Profile

I am a highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic environmental engineering graduate from the University of Nottingham. I have good leadership and communicative skills and work well both as part of a team and individually.

Education & Qualifications

2004-2007The University of Nottingham

BEng (Hons) Environmental Engineering

2006-2007 Individual Environmental Project: I looked into the possibility of using cellulose from wheat straw as a fuel. This involved looking at methods of separating the particles then using analytical techniques to assess their calorific value.

Areas studied: Environmental Measurement, Hazardous Waste Management, Air Pollution, Waste and Waste Water Treatment, Soil and Water Pollution and Reclamation, Engineering Management and Accounting, Petroleum Engineering, Energy Management.

2005-2006 Environmental Technology Dissertation: The potential of using vermiculture as a method of waste disposal.

Areas studied: Site Investigation, Environmental Assessment, Soil Science, Differential Equations and Calculus, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Process Engineering, Hydrology and Hydrogeology, Engineering Thermodynamics, Probabilistic and Statistical Techniques for Engineers, Mineral Law and Planning.

2004-2005 Engineering Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science, Environmental Engineering Applications, Applied Electricity, Introductory Geology, Introductory Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry.

2002-2004HillsRoad Sixth Form College, Cambridge

A-levels: Maths (B) Physics (D) Psychology (D)

AS-level: English Literature (D)

1997-2002Bottisham Village College, Cambridgeshire



GCSE's: 8 GCSE's (A*-B)

GNVQ ICT Part 1 (Distinction)

Work Experience

June 2004 - Present: Bar staff and waitress at The Six Bells, Fulbourn

This involved interacting with the customers, both over the phone and in person, handling the till, food preparation, serving drinks and often being left in charge of the pub.

July 2007 - One week volunteering at a special needs school in Cambridgeshire

Practical Experience

March 2006 Field Course in Matlock, Derbyshire.

Environmental Statement

During a week long field course a small group of us had to assess the area in order to find the most environmentally suitable location for a theoretical holiday park. This included finding the most appropriate sites for a pony trekking centre, golf course, accommodation, swimming pool, car parking and access to the site, for both the customers and also the commercial transport. Once we had decided on the site we then presented our information to a larger group as a group presentation. This was done in the style of proposing the idea to the inhabitants of the area, justifying our decisions and answering any questions posed. In addition to this we then had to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment on the site, and I then created an environmental statement for the site.

Contaminated Land

Whilst in Derbyshire we also conducted some on site soil analysis of an area known to have some contamination. We then used the information gathered to create a map of the area studied, showing the difference in contamination levels.

Other Practical Skills

Throughout my three year course I have completed many technical reports including laboratory reports and research projects. I have also created and given many presentations using both over head projectors and Microsoft power point. I have also carried out lots of laboratory work.

Skills

Leadership My leadership skills developed during my 11 years in guiding, where I was a young leader for the local Rainbow and Brownie packs.

Teamwork I have developed my confidence when working as part of a team, not only when participating in group projects etc, both in college and university, but also in my employment at the local pub. I also used these skills whilst being on the council for the Environmental Engineering Society.

Communication I have been the student staff committee council representative for my year group for all 3 years of my time at university. This meant I was responsible for voicing the concerns of my course mates to the council in order for the problems to be remedied.

Organisation As social secretary for the Environmental Engineering Society

2005-6, I was in charge of organising the social events for that year and also helped to organise the end of year ball which catered for around 100 people.

Responsibility In addition to the responsibility as a young leader in guiding, I was also the treasurer of the local Rangers pack.

Other Familiar with Microsoft Office

Full Driving Licence

Interests

• I have an interest in learning new things, I enjoy reading both fiction and non-fiction. I feel I benefit from reading non-fiction as it allows me to learn about new and interesting subjects.
• I also enjoy cinema, theatre and music.