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Freelance CIVIL ENGINEER London, Greater London, UK

Experienced in Project Management (design or development), Client Relationship Management, SEO Consultancy, Business Development. Strong technical/IT skills, innovative thinker, good under pressure.

Rating:Unrated (New)
Hourly Rate / Cost:£33.33 per hour
Daily Rate / Cost:£266.67 per day
Available From:Now
Seller ID:267796
: Offers a discounted hourly rate to registered charities

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CV (Curriculum Vitae) / Résumé

For the past 2 years I have been the project manager and client relationship
manager for a fast-growing web development agency in the Channel Islands.
During my time there I was involved in business development and saw the
company double in size and open a search consultancy branch. I have recently
relocated to London for personal reasons and I am currently seeking employment
in the creative new media field.

Employment History

(2005 & ongoing)

CIVIL ENGINEER

London

I carried out hydraulic modelling for the redevelopment of a quarry in Nuneaton and collected data for a recycling strategy in central London.


(2002 & ongoing)

GEO-ENGINEERING ASSISTANT

Jersey

I was involved in a cavern design project and carried out an on-site discontinuity survey for a rock slope stabilisation project.


(2001 & ongoing)

VOLUNTARY ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Tanzania

I carried out environmental monitoring in the field for a research programme which aims to continually monitor changes in biodiversity, the ecology of small fauna, the impact of gaming on bird and mammal populations, and the impact of intensive fishing methods on the wetland ecosystems along the Kilombero River.


(2006 to 2008)

PROJECT MANAGER

Jersey/London

Website development agency that specialises in content management and e-commerce websites. During my time there I was project managing design teams and .NET/C♯ developers, as well as liaising with clients and managing client expectations. I was micro-managing up to 40 projects at a time, all varying in size and cost; my organisational skills as well as my ability to prioritise and work under intense pressure were key to my success in this role. During my time with Webreality I also became involved in business development including public speaking, writing press releases, blogging, direct mail campaigns, email campaigns, creating presentations (in Keynote, Flash and Powerpoint), organising seminars, and maintaining and developing the Webreality brand and website. I have developed skills in HTML/CSS, Photoshop, Fireworks, Basecamp (Project Management tool), Google Adwords, SEO and web copywriting.


(2004 to 2005)

RIVER ENGINEER

Halcrow Consulting Ltd, London

I was Project Manager on a design proposal and feasibility study for a culvert trash improvement scheme. I was also responsible for producing design options and reports for a flood alleviation feasibility study along the Thames. I carried out site supervision whilst at Halcrow for geotechnical engineering sub-contractors who were carrying out site investigations on man-made channels. and I also produced a report for investigations into structural assets along man-made channels.


(2003 to 2004)

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER

Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation, Sydney, Australia

I worked as part of the 100-strong design team on the Westlink M7 project, a 40km motorway linking western Sydney to the city. I produced innovative designs for water quality control basins along the Westlink M7 where there were spatial and hydraulic constraints and was also responsible for the initial stages of a flood study to assess rainfall patterns and calculate flood levels in a flood-prone region of New South Wales. My duties included carrying out community consultation and collection and analysis of hydrological data. I also carried out an hydrological analysis to determine rainfall and temporal patterns in the vicinity of a proposed mine in Bangladesh.

Education

( 1998 to 2002)

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1st Class (Hons) degree
• Awarded the W.R.D. Jones Prize for outstanding performance by a final year student
• A.Read Prize for obtaining the highest mark for project work.
• Student year representative for Civil and Environmental Engineering for three years.


( 1990 to 1997)

JERSEY COLLEGE FOR GIRLS

• A’Levels: Physics (A), Maths (A), Design and Technology (A)
• GCSEs: 9 achieved including English and Maths, of which 6 grade A* and 3 grade A

Skills

TECHNICAL
HTML/CSS
Adobe Photoshop/Fireworks
Basecamp - web-based project management tool
Mac OS X - including Pages, Keynote, Numbers
Microsoft Office - including Word, Works, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Adobe Premier Pro - Movie editing
AutoCAD - Computer Aided Design
NAM - Rainfall runoff software used to analyse rainfall data and calculate flood levels
12D, Drains and HECRAS - drainage design software
ArcView and MapInfo - GIS software
LEADERSHIP
I have successfully managed design teams and developers for the past two years. Prior to
that I managed a team of CAD technicians whilst working for SMEC in Australia. I understand
and empathise with people and can offer constructive guidance when necessary. I
believe that a leader or manager carries the same importance as any other member of a
team.
COMMUNICATION
I have managed client relationships from the sales and negotiation phase all the way
through to project completion. I feel confident with all channels of communication.
MARKETING
Many of my clients have required marketing guidance for their businesses. I have advised
clients on their online and offline marketing strategies. As part of my business development
role I took care of much of the hands-on marketing for Webreality.

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