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MIKE DAVIES
EDUCATION
Mechanical Engineering Technology 3-year program
Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario September 2015-April 2018
• Finished second year with a cumulative 4.49 out of 5 GPA.
• Courses included Physics/Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Hydraulics/Pneumatics, Mould Making, Engineering Drawings, AutoCAD/NX, Manufacturing, Advanced Measurement and GD&T. Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Music
Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario September 2008-May 2010
• Successfully completed courses in Micro/Macro Economics, Business, Accounting, Psychology, Philosophy, Music History, Music Theory, Music Composition, Computer Music and others. RELEVANT SKILLS
• Highly skilled in AutoCAD, GD&T, Siemens NX, Mould Making, PLC and Mastercam.
• Moderately skilled in Blender, Inventor, Solidworks and Adobe Suite.
• In depth knowledge of Applied Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Fluid Power.
• Demonstrated ability in plastic manufacturing and mould creation.
• Technical expertise in quality control, servicing of consumer goods and diagnostics.
• Excels in design, problem-solving, and working with electrical or mechanical components/assemblies.
• Proven ability to provide exceptional technical assistance.
• Hard working, high energy, is constantly striving to learn more and provide the best service.
• Strong team player and proven ability to work independently. WORK EXPERIENCE
Operations-Refurbishment Co-op Student (summer position) Ontario Power Generation, Bowmanville, Ontario April 2017-Aug 2017
• Worked in Unit 0 Refurb Trailer under Bill Hyson and Jim Keeling. Reporting supervisors were James Woodcock and Shig Sugiyama.
• Performed a variety of Nuclear Operator duties including rounds, applying work protection, sampling of D20/deut deduet/de-mineralized water, draining of lube/seal oil, and refilling boilers.
• Daily responsibilities were to observe Nuclear Operators during operational duties, facilitate morning 6-shift meeting, organize/present safety meetings, and minor assessing mark-ups.
• Orange Level-2, NGET 2, Work Protection Level-2, Correct Component Verification and Working at Heights training acquired.
• Acquired skills in diagnostics, hydraulics, and working in conditions of extreme heat. Floor Sales Rep/Guitar-PA Specialist
Long and Mcquade, Scarborough, Ontario April 2011-May 2017
• Head of guitar department, moved to head of PA/recording department after 2 years.
• Merchandised PA/recording equipment while maintaining high sales and good customer service.
• Ensured overstock is displayed if needed, organized cycle counts and managed orders.
• Proven ability to provide exceptional technical assistance with PA/recording equipment. Owner/Instructor
GTA Audio Spot, Whitby, Ontario September 2013-Aug 2015
• Taught mixing, mastering and production techniques to people aged 16-40+.
• Made extensive 15 lesson curriculums that covered production techniques in either Logic Pro X, Cubase, Ableton, Pro Tools or Fruity Loops.
• Created group schedules for many different clients as well as managing business finances and advertising throughout entire GTA region.
• PA installations at local churches and homes as well as providing technical support for these customers. Extensive experience with sound dampening and acoustic treatment.
• Coordinated sound/lighting at the Toronto Festival of India on Centre Island for 20,000 people.
• Demonstrated ability in areas of teaching, management and social skills.
• Proven record of ability to run a small platform business.
• Took initiative to scope opportunities to provide and improve customer experience. Guitar Instructor
Self Employed, Whitby, Ontario October 2005-August 2008
• Taught guitar to students aged 8-12.
• Created lesson plans and organized group schedules for up to 15 students per week.
• Managed business finances and advertising throughout Durham region.
• Highly skilled in social skills and patience.
Guitar/Electronics Technician (summer position)
Yorkville Sound, Pickering, Ontario July-August, 2004-2007
• Checked playability, hardware, and electronics of guitars, amplifiers, and vacuum tube based equipment.
• Performed repairs to damaged equipment.
• Learned to solder, read schematics, and to diagnose problems occurring with small electrical circuits.
• Technical expertise in quality control and servicing of consumer goods.
• Extensive experience with electrical components and assemblies.