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Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Leading a multidisciplinary team of 8 members to design for and analyze control and stability properties of an unmanned, V/STOL fixed-wing aircraft
• Using various design and simulation tools (XFOIL, XFLR5, SOLIDWORKS) to accurately design for optimal aircraft stability and weight distribution
• Redesigning, debugging, and updating critical in-house design tools, codes, and calculators for future use in airframe optimization and improvement

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Responsible for all aspects of the UTAT website, which sees over 14,000 visitors per year, as lead webmaster
• Conducting regular content and layout updates upon request from all directors and team leads
• Assisting in the design of various social media posts, creating new templates which align with the team’s branding vision
• Helping to update overall media appearance, catering to new trends, modern palettes and design practices

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Actively participated in weekly build sessions, diagnosing various manufacturing issues, assessing and repairing post-flight damage, and implementing creative solutions to contingencies and delays
• Prepared two Primary Aircraft (PA) for flight tests and competition in Los Angeles, CA., placing 5th overall in international competition
• Worked effectively as part of a 6 member sub-team to design and build a stable and controllable fixed-wing unmanned aircraft using a combination of in-house and industry standard design tools

• Leading the creation of various internal training and informational documents, delivered to a network of over 7,000 volunteers nationwide
• Creating and designing key external documents and promotional materials, including the 2024-28 Strategic Plan
• Forming and meeting project deadlines, updating clients on developments, and recommending various approaches, with a 100% on-time delivery

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Led a research project under Professor Greg Evans, Director of the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP), exploring gaps between UofT curricula, desired workplace skills.
• Defined several novel tests and analyses, using Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, TensorFlow, PyTorch), finding poor alignment between curricula and employer-desired workplace skills
• Organized, cleaned and processed several large datasets (over 1,000 lines each), collected from various sources
• Presented findings at the Undergraduate Engineering Research Day (student conference), co-authored a presentation delivered at the 2024 Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference (CSChE)
• Awarded Dean’s Pivot Fellowship and University of Toronto Excellence Award (deferred) to fund research

Canada

• Collaborated closely with coordinators, teachers, and community members to deliver workshops and camps to over 1,000 students in the Kivalliq and Kitikmeot Regions of Nunavut, the Inuvik Region of the Northwest.
• Cultivated positive relationships and honed classroom management, leadership, and conflict resolution skills with youth, peers, coworkers, and community members
• Successfully navigated unforeseen circumstances and contingencies, including an accommodation fire, evacuation notices, and programming conflicts

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

• Strategically planned and executed a comprehensive overhaul of the SKACL Facebook and Instagram pages, demonstrating proficiency in digital marketing for an enhanced online presence, boosting media impressions by 20%.
• Applied creative skills to design compelling colour schemes, graphics, posters, and advertisements, seen by over 500 people
• Captured live events and activities related to the Air Cadet League through photography, showcasing attention to detail and documentation skills
• Utilized analytical skills in optimizing Google/Facebook Ads, SEO, and social media visibility to drive engagement and reach approximately 30% more people

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

• Safely and efficiently serviced Flair, WestJet, Sunwing, and Swoop aircraft, specializing in baggage handling, de-icing, grooming, pushback and sanitization services, meeting tight 30-45 minute turn-around times
• Led dynamic teams of 2-8 ground handlers, delegated tasks, and provided clear briefings to below-the-wing teams, load controllers, and flight crew for smooth operations
• Managed various baggage tasks, ensuring effective off-loading, sorting, and on-loading for on-time departures with accurate loading
• Maintained a 100% pass rate on all safety and operations training

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

• Completed aircraft servicing tasks as directed by an assigned Lead
• Reported incidents and safety concerns promptly
• Safely handled loading, unloading, grooming, and wing-walking duties for efficient aircraft operations
• Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination during aircraft servicing operations

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

• Opened and closed the store on-time, completing all necessary tasks required to prepare store for opening and closure
• Trained employees with no prior experience, helping develop their interpersonal, time-management, and pretzel-rolling skills
• Youngest employee on staff, as well as the most experienced employee

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Mechanical Engineering, 3.63 Cumulative Gpa

Professional Experience Year (PEY) Minor in Engineering Business Energy and Environment, Mechatronics Streams Dean’s Honour List Related.

High School Diploma With French Immersion Certificate, 96.5%

Activities and Societies: Student Representative Government Senior Lead, Social Media Coordinator, Band Leadership Team, Yearbook.