Engineer Mechanical
Resume:
RICHARD A. BUCKSON - RESUME
RICHARD A. BUCKSON, EIT
** ***** ***** • Winnipeg, Manitoba • R3T 3E8
Phone: 204-***-**** email: *********@*****.***
PROFILE
An industrious Mechanical Engineer graduate (EIT, APEGM) seeking for an opportunity to
impart my knowledge and skills to an organization, and continue to learn and develop within the
industry. Brings close to 6 years progressive Mechanical Engineering work experience which
encompasses both academic and industry related activities. Additionally, has acquired the status
of Permanent Resident (Federal) in Canada, hence, can legally work.
SUMMARY OF DEMONSTRATED SKILLS
Problem Solving Skills:
Frequently makes use of creative and lateral thinking skills in the analysis of acquired
research data. This has engendered useful analysis and inferences which were not readily
observable from acquired data.
Often makes use of a methodological approach in troubleshooting faults with research
equipment and devices. As a result, there are times that the downtime of equipment has
been drastically reduced, hence, fostering an increase in productivity.
Communication Skills:
Has prepared and presented several effective presentations to various audiences, (industry
partners, committee members, staff, students etc). One of such presentations resulted in
receiving the Dr. Gerard T. Simon Award for the best graduate student presentation
at the 36th Annual Workshop of the Microscopical Society of Canada. Additionally,
has prepared a manuscript which has been published in a refereed journal.
Managed to significantly increase the sales of power generating equipment by over 30%
through effective one-on-one interaction with customers.
Team Player:
Collaborated effectively with other teaching assistants to tutor, grade assignments and
supervise undergraduate laboratory sessions. The student feedback with regards to the
performance of the teaching assistants was highly positive.
Collaborated effectively with other team members to successfully carry out repair and
maintenance works on various mechanical equipment machines, as a Mechanical
Engineer Trainee.
Planning and Organization Skills:
Always starts the day with a well-planned and prioritized To-Do list. As a result, duties
are often successfully completed on time and within budget.
A stickler for good record keeping. Consequently, regardless of the intensity with which a
task evolves, this attitude of good record keeping keeps me abreast with any task at hand.
Frequently makes use of data collection and analysis tools to properly obtain, organize
and analyse research data. This has facilitated in the acquisition of quality data, and
excellent analysis and discussion of research data.
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Computer Skills:
Uses Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint extensively to document, process and
analyze data, and prepare presentations for teaching, research and course work.
Driving Skills:
Possess a valid 5F (Full) Province of Manitoba Driver’s licence
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
2009 – *2013
Ph.D in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
*EXPECTED
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2007 – 2008
Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering
The University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 2001 - 2005
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana
AWARDS/HONOURS
DFID Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (International)
The University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
Date Received: October 2007 – September 2008
First Class (B.Sc.) Honours Degree
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana
Date Received: June 2005
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2011 – Present Engineer in Training, APEGM, Manitoba
2009 – Present Student Member, America Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AACE International Planning and Scheduling Workshop – February 2, 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE
Academic Related:
2009 – 2013 Research Associate
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Conducts extensive survey of both hard-copy and online material to acquire new knowledge
required to adequately carry out a systematic analysis of a defined problem.
Designs and carries out a systematic scientific procedure to test a hypothesis, confirm a
known fact, and/or gather essential data needed to critically analyze and find solution to a
defined problem.
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Collects and analyzes output (data) of systematic scientific procedure making use of data
collection and analysis tools such as control charts, fishbone diagram, Excel etc.
Prepares presentations (using PowerPoint) and written manuscripts (using Word) that
effectively discuss findings and recommendations from scientific procedure carried out to
solve a defined problem.
PUBLISHED JOURNAL: Cyclic deformation characteristics and fatigue crack growth
behaviour of a newly developed aerospace superalloy Haynes 282. Materials Science and
Engineering A, 2012.
2009 – 2013 Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Develops lab manuals for undergraduate laboratory sessions.
Develops an organised plan to ensure that undergraduate laboratory sessions run efficiently
and effectively.
Tutoring students during and outside undergraduate laboratory sessions by using effective
communication skills.
Industrial Work Experience:
2006 – 2007 Sales Engineer
Mantrac Ghana Limited, Accra, Ghana
Managed to significantly increase the sales of power generating equipment by over 30%
through effective one-on-one interaction with customers.
Scheduling and meeting up with customers to have a face to face interaction as a means of
selling products to them.
Coordinating effectively with service personnel to ensure that customers request with respect
to delivery, servicing, maintenance and commissioning of power generating equipment are
promptly responded to.
2005 – 2006 Mechanical Engineering Trainee
Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Tema, Ghana
Effectively assisted a team to carry out repair and maintenance works on various
mechanical equipment including mobile cranes and automobiles.
July 2002 – Sept. 2002 Mechanical Engineering Intern
Accra Brewery Ltd, Accra, Ghana
Effectively assisted a team to carry out repair and maintenance works on mechanical
equipment in the bottling plant.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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