Geological Engineering Undergrad

**********@******.***.** (***) *** – **** *** East Osborne Road, N. Vancouver, BC, V7N1M2

Cynthia Lee UBC Geological Engineering Student

EDUCATION

Sept 2017 – present University of British Columbia (expected graduation April 2022)

• Bachelor of Applied Science – Geological Engineering

• Available for 4 or 8 months beginning May 2020

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Fundamental knowledge: Soil mechanics, petrology, site investigation, and field techniques

• Tools and technologies: Microsoft Office, programming languages C and Python

• Others: Class 7 BC Driver’s License, WHMIS, Wilderness First Aid, fluency in Mandarin Chinese

• Ability to obtain: PAL, site driving permit

• Positive personality

TECHNICAL PROJECTS

Jan 2020 – present Massey Tunnel Realignment Project (Site Investigation Course)

• Learned about common drill techniques and the applicability of each

• Mapped and planned view of recommended site investigation program (drill hole locations etc.)

• Proposed in situ instrument monitoring, laboratory testing etc.

• Gantt chart schedule for all site investigation work, including reporting

• Estimated cost of all site investigation work, including site investigation report preparation for client Sept 2019 – Dec 2019 Tailings Dam Management and its Impact on Tailings Dam Safety

• Researched information on common causes of tailings dam failures, poor management practices that lead to dam failures, good management practices to prevent or mitigate failure, and improvement of management that promotes safe operations on site of a tailings dam facility

• Successfully applied technical writing skills in constructing the technical report WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2019 – July 2019 Produce Team Member (Whole Foods Market, West Vancouver)

• Provided excellent customer service by studying the locations of items and guiding costumers to their needs

• Ensured a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked by front- facing, checking codes, rotating, and removing out-of-date products

• Lifted and carried produce in cases of variant weights

• Demonstrated exceptional work habits and teamwork abilities by being punctual and dividing daily responsibilities between coworkers

July 2017 – Sept 2017 Military Obstacle Course Instructor (HMCS QUADRA, Comox, BC)

• Demonstrated excellent fitness abilities and promoted physical activity to cadets by planning and conducting routine training evaluations for the 1000 cadets at the training center

• Practiced effective communication by conducting daily safety and operational briefings in order to maintain the safety of all cadets during the obstacle course

• Observed and documented the positive performances and concerns of each cadet division to report divisional progress to the officers in charge

VOLUNTEER

Sept 2016 – July 2018 Coxswain of Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps 105 LONSDALE (N. Vancouver, BC)

• Conducted executive meetings with the staff to discuss training plans, events, as well techniques to fix and mitigation problems

• Created a mentorship program for over 100 cadets, teaching life skills such as responsibility, problem solving and effective communication to ensure a proper pass of duties from year to year

• Stood as North and West Vancouver’s leading Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Jan 2013 – July 2018 Cadet of Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps 105 LONSDALE (N. Vancouver, BC)

• Learned and actively practiced wilderness survival skills through activities while camping, sailing, and cross-country skiing

• Obtained marksmanship level 3 (Expert Marksman)

• Maintained cadet fitness assessment level Excellence throughout entire career

• Practiced all activities in a team-operated environment

• Obtained exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, and a high sense of ethics and integrity ENGINEERING STUDENT DESIGN TEAMS

Sept 2019 – present Sustaingineering Team Lead (UBC) Sept 2018 – present Sustaingineering Team Member (UBC)

• Researched and developed engineering designs and lesson plans for 3 independent projects (solar- powered car, wind turbine, hydraulic arm) with target of enhancing children’s interest in engineering and sustainability

• Performed budget analysis using Microsoft Excel to systematically ensure all necessary budgets are met and allocated resources are used in an effective manner

• Ensure safety of all team members while using equipment in lab

• Supervise and support team members to ensure project deadlines are met INTERESTS

Technical: Field studies, site investigations, water and waste management, soil mechanics. Others: Hiking, biathlon (range shooting and cross country skiing), camping, and wildlife viewing. All references available upon request.

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