Nicholas R. Meek

**** ********* ** *.*

Calgary, Alberta

T2N 3N7

Cell- 905-***-****

abqdx9@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Sept 2008 –April 2011Bachelor of Structural Engineering

Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS

May 2008

Acadia University, Wolfville, NS

Work Experience

Process Engineer (EIT): General Motors

September 2011- Present

Optimized use of floor space, material, personnel and equipmentAssisted in establishing operational methods and work standardsAnalyzed existing operations and proposed cost justifying improvementsImplementing Lean Material StrategiesIntegrated new model (Cadillac XTS) into current build process; Reduced need to add extra tooling to a station, by designing manpower and material flow Create proposal to reduced manpower (3) per shift by line balancing workload using lean manufacturing toolsHelp production to implement reducing changes

Landscaping

June 2010- September 2010, Oshawa, ON Completed projects on time and precisely Gave estimates for projects and made sure the project did not run over budget

Teacher’s Assistant: Acadia University

September 2007– May 2008, Wolfville, NSMentored Students through weekly tutorials Graded papers and tutored students, while carrying a heavy personal course load Assisted students with problems, and show them alterative methods to solving problems

General Motors Assembly Line Worker: Summer Student

May 2005–August 2008, Oshawa, ON

Demonstrated the ability to learn jobs quickly Able to solve equipment problems at the job station, when malfunctions occurred Developed the ability to trouble shoot, when asked to determine why defects were occurring.

Related Courses and Skills

PlanningLabs: Sieve Analysis, Slump test, Beam Design, Mix designRelevant courses: Soil Mechanics, Construction Materials, Hydraulics Structural Loads, Transportation, Steel Design, Concrete Design, Wood Design, Geotechnical Design, Seismic Design

Technical Programs; AutoCAD, Solid Edge, Maple, S-Frame, Adobe, Microstation, STADD PRO, SAP 2000Microsoft Office; Excel, PowerPoint, WordProgramming; C programmingExperience with Micro station and total station Knowledge of MTO and TAC standards

Management

Non-Technical Skills

Leadership skills gained though help organizing the charity Operation Shoe Box, responsible for finances, recruitment and execution Developed the ability to adapt to different workplace environments (though working at different locations and jobs at General Motors)

Volunteer Experience

Peer Tutor; Trinity college school

Sept 2004–June 2005, Port Hope, ONMentored other students with Math, grade 9-12 two hours a week

Operation Shoe Box: Group Leader

October 2004–January 2005, Dartmouth, NSHelped organized the project on-time, and within budget

Big Brothers: Trinity College School

September 2004– June 2005, Port Hope, ONWorked with a child to have them experience and benefit from a positive male role model

Other Interests

Nutrition / Cooking

Reference:

Andrew Duncan (PENG): Engineering Lead, General Motors

Phone number: 905-***-****

Email: abqdx9@r.postjobfree.com

Jane Macfarlane-Watts: Quality Lead, General Motors

Phone number: 905-***-****

Paul Arnold (PENG): Professor of Engineering, Acadia University

Phone number: 902-***-****

Email: abqdx9@r.postjobfree.com

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