Engineer Sales Representative

Sanjiv Sohal

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416-***-**** ******.*****@*****.***

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science & Engineering - University of Toronto 2004-2009

Fourth year Chemical Engineering student pursuing a minor in Environmental Engineering, has taken

courses in engineering economics, process control and design, polymer engineering, pulp and paper,

fuels & combustion, process safety management, risk management, team strategies, and communication.

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Graduated May 1, 2009.

Experience

Research Associate – Trichloroethylene (TCE) Research Project Feb to Apr 2009

University of Toronto

- Member of a research team to determine environmental fate of TCE emitted by Specialty Gasket Inc.

in Mississauga, ON

- Developed modelling parameters and in a team performed Level I,II,III environmental modelling with

sensitivity analysis on TCE in order to determine how it proportions into different aspects of

environment.

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Design Engineer – Plant Design Project Sept to Nov 2008

University of Toronto

- Member of a design team working towards designing a sodium hypochlorite production facility

- Responsiblities included developing the Process Flow Diagram, researching location options based

on developed economic and environmental considerations

- Provided progress reports in the form of presentations and memos to the client

Aquatic Instructor & Lifeguard Sept 2003 to Aug 2008

City of Toronto Parks & Recreation

- Made use of excellent communication skills as an instructor for both adults and children. Prepared

lesson plans for hour long lessons

- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills by being responsible for a team of 3 lifeguards, and

helping organize rotations and scheduling

Team Member - Hydrometer Design Project Sept to Nov 2007

Process Design Course, University of Toronto

- Designed and constructed a hydrometer used to measure specific gravity and calibrated for use in

various liquids in a team environment

Construction Worker May to July 2007

Bolt Construction Ltd, Aurora, ON

- Duties included: dry-walling, moving construction materials, cleaning, temporary window installation

- Duties were performed under strict time constraints, multi-tasking was also a necessary

- W orked on a private $35 million dollar project, was responsible for project site along with one other

employee from 6pm to 6am

Fall 2006 – Winter 2007

Sales Representative

Gap Canada Inc. Toronto, ON

- W orked during peak holiday season in a fast-paced high demand environment: interacting with

customers, maintaining stock

Lead Engineer - Pump Design Project Jan to April 2005

Concepts of Chemical Engineering Course, University of Toronto

- Designed and constructed a small centrifugal pump, with an automatic overflow prevention system in

a team of four. Fabricated impeller and housing system for the pump

- Scheduled meetings and deadlines for team based on schedules of team members

Page Dec 2000 to Jul 2005

Toronto Public Libraries

- Took Inventory and catalogued all items in the library’s collection on a routine basis

- Demonstrated effective communication skills with patrons as a reference desk attendant

Computer Skills

- Programming Languages: C, Visual Basic, Matlab, EZ Solve, Autocad 2008, Aspen Plus

- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Windows (95 - Vista)

- Mozilla FireFox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Netscape

- Experienced in network configuration, wired and wireless

Achievements

- Certified in Standard First Aid, CPR-C, and National Lifeguard Service

- Trained in WHMIS and knowledge of Ontario Occupational Heath and Safety Act

Extra Curriculars/Volunteering

Student Instructor at a Summer School for Enriched Elementary Students – 2003

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Volunteers at William Osler Health Centre – Etobicoke Campus

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- Provided computer support to senior citizens

Interests

- Collecting Vintage Stereo Equipment, Biking, Swimming, Keeping up with Current Affairs

References available upon request

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