Youngwon Kim
**-** ******** ******, ********, Ontario, L9C 7M1, Canada
*******@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS
Engineering Intern (EIT) of Professional Engineering Ontario (PEO).
More than three years of professional experience in Civil Engineering.
National technical qualification holder for Civil Engineering in South Korea.
In-depth knowledge of Abaqus/CAE, ANSYS, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MS Project, and MS Office.
In-depth knowledge of CSA, ASTM, AASHTO, and MTO LS testing methods.
Able to coordinate and complete multiple tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner.
Strong leadership qualities and ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English and Korean.
G class driver’s license with a clear driving history.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
November 2010 – June 2011
Civil Engineer
Kyushu Construction Co., Ltd., Changwon, South Korea
Ensured that construction plans and specifications met all building code and other regulatory
requirements.
Analyzed maps, reports, drawings, and photographs on geologic data to plan and design road s
for construction.
Prepared cost-of-materials estimations and project documents to negotiate pricing with sub-
contractors.
Assisted in time studies and generation of Gantt charts to investigate the most economical way to
use resources.
October 2009 – October 2010
Civil Engineer
Min Engineering Consultant Development Co., Ltd., Yangsan, South Korea
Junior engineer responsible for documentation and assisting senior engineers.
Gained experience in precise blueprint reading and in calculating materials cost and quantity using
Excel for drainage culvert and road paving construction for a general industrial complex.
Assisted in review and evaluation of project proposals and engineering specifications.
Coordinated design proposals with utility companies and other agencies.
Inspected project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications.
Researched publications and industry information sources.
March 2003 – March 2005
Military Engineer
Republic of Korea Marine Corps, Inchon, South Korea
Operated and maintained reverse osmosis system for seawater desalination plants.
Controlled water supply and maintained water supply network for all Yeonpyeong troops.
Tested and monitored water quality regularly.
Designed and installed numerous piping systems for living water and waste water.
Allocated work to members of team to ensure pipeline construction on time and within budget.
Managed daily water consumption and estimated proposed daily maximum water consumption;
entered all information into a database and performed statistical analysis.
Developed team and leadership skills through participating in comprehensive military training;
led and was responsible for more than fifty soldiers and performed flawless military operations.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2007 – September 2008
Private Tutor
Self-Employed, Seoul, South Korea
Helped Grade 11 students in mathematics and science.
Improved time management skills by balancing a full course load with ten hours of tutoring each week.
August 2005 – June 2006
Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) Proctor
Educational Testing Service, Jinju, South Korea
Observed candidates and monitored testing rooms during examinations.
Controlled and maintained security of test documents.
Handled a variety of related tasks and responsibilities simultaneously and efficiently.
Customer Service Representative Summer 2002
LG Caltex Gas Station, Jinju, South Korea
Diligently performed cash, debit, and credit card transactions.
Utilized money managing skills and developed communication skills to enhance productivity.
Handled daily transactions for customer purchases and entered information into a database.
EDUCATION
Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) November 2013
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Relevant Courses: Modern Methods of Structural Analysis, Mechanics of Elastic/Inelastic Solids,
Advanced Structural Mechanics, Finite Element Applications, Finite Element Methods, and
Advanced Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures.
Relevant Research: Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams.
- Performed numerical analysis using Abaqus/CAE to find crack patterns and load -deflection
curves of reinforced concrete beams.
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) February 2010
Hongik University, Seoul, South Korea
Awarded $3,400 scholarship for excellent academic record.
Undergraduate Project: Behavior Analysis of Ground under Vertical and Horizontal Load of Pile
Foundation.
- Analyzed data derived from Midas/GTS software to find load-deflection curves and stress
distribution to compare with experiment results.
References available upon request