PERSONAL DETAILS

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

2005 - Date University of Bolton

MSc Construction Management

3-year part time

Modules Include: Research Methods, Business Management, Construction Management, Project Management, Built Asset Management, Law and Sustainable Procurement, Environmental Management.

1999 - 2003 University of Leeds

BEng Civil & Structural Engineering (Hons)

Modules Included: Structural Analysis, Stress Analysis, Steel & Concrete Design, Principles of Design, Surveying, Building Services Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Geotechnics, Open Channel Hydraulics, Engineering Materials, Railway Engineering, Transport Planning & Engineering

Dissertation: Junction Redesign: Providing better access for cyclist and pedestrians

1995 - 1999Hulme Grammar School, Sixth Form College, Oldham

4 'A' Levels - Mathematics (B), Chemistry (D), Physics (C), General Studies (B)

9 GCSE's (A* - C) including English and Mathematics

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

10/2004 - 04/2006 Assistant Manager, Globe Travel, Abbeyhills Road, Oldham

10/2003 - 06/2004 Telemarketing, GE Capital, Bruntcliffe Way, Morley, Leeds

01/2000 - 09/2003 Customer Sales Advisor, Kurry Express, Failsworth, Manchester

04/2002 - 08/2002 Grade 1 Cashier, William Hill, Woodhouse, Leeds

Work Experience Shadowing Engineer, British Aerospace, Chadderton, Oldham

June1998

SKILLS PROFILE

TEAMWORK

• Essential part of every group work exercise conducted at university to ensure a successful result. Especially during Steel & Concrete Design Project and the Construction Management Project in final year.
• Working in a telemarketing department and as an assistant manager encouraged me to work efficiently and competently in a team to please costumers.

COMMUNICATION

• Good communication skills gained from conducting presentations in front of large audiences consisting of both lecturers and students.
• Often being left in charge at Globe Travel and Kurry Express required excellent communication to fellow employees and to costumers.
• My vast retail and call centre experience has led me to develop excellent costumer service skills where communication is a core tool. This also involved dealing with complaints and difficulties calmly and professionally.

LEADERSHIP

• Leadership qualities have been portrayed through numerous group exercises throughout my university career where I adopt a strong and positive role.
• Captaining a cricket team in the Whiddington Trophy during university required earning respect from team members, an essential component of good leadership.

PROMBLEM SOLVING

• Problem solving has been dominant throughout my education. It was an essential tool in a number of modules such as Steel & Concrete Design, Structural Analysis, Building Services and Surveying.
• Often dealing with costumer complaints and difficulties has led me to find solutions to problems in a calm and efficient manner.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• My final year project allowed me to acquire essential project management skills, such as written communication, self-management and problem solving skills through an intensive investigation and production of a 60-page report.

IT KNOWLEDGE

· Working knowledge of various computer software packages including project management software packages (i.e. MS Office, AutoCAD, etc.).

Languages: Proficiency in Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi.