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Benjamin Adam Hiquiana (Navarro)

Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate
London

Summary

Engineering student and nominee for secretary of UoR Biomedical Engineering Society 2025 with proven track record in applying academic knowledge to real-world challenges. Determined young co-parent known for collaborative approach and adaptability, ensuring seamless project execution. Skilled in further mechanics, technical analysis, and project management, consistently delivering high-quality results.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Drummer

No Degrees Band
Kingston, London
2022.07 - Current
  • Expanded professional network within the music industry through active involvement in local events and collaborations with bands.
  • Performed in various musical genres with adaptability, demonstrating versatility and breadth of skillset.

Labourer

NCN Projects
Sutton, London
2025.03 - 2025.03
  • Safeguarded job site cleanliness and orderliness, contributing to a safe working environment.
  • Supported masonry work, resulting in strong foundations for various construction projects.
  • Aided carpenters with framing tasks, ensuring precise alignment and secure connections of components.
  • Leveraged problem-solving skills during unexpected challenges or complications on-site while maintaining professionalism under pressure.

Kitchen Porter

Augustine's Kitchen
Battersea, London
2024.03 - 2024.06
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining cleanliness and organization of workspaces, utensils, and equipment.
  • Supported kitchen staff during peak times, ensuring timely completion of tasks without compromising quality.
  • Developed strong time management skills by prioritizing tasks and working efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Assisted chefs with food preparation tasks, resulting in timely service and high-quality dishes.

Drama Teacher Assistant

Rhapsody Club (Harris Invictus Academy)
Croydon, London
2023.11 - 2024.06
  • Improved students'' communication skills through targeted public speaking exercises and constructive feedback.
  • Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
  • Provided individualized instruction for struggling students with personalized lesson plans and additional resources tailored to their needs.

Food Runner

Made in Italy
Clapham, London
2023.09 - 2023.10
  • Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
  • Reduced wait times by efficiently transporting completed orders from the kitchen to the appropriate tables.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.

Bubble Tea Barista

Ligaya
Tooting Broadway, London
2022.06 - 2023.05
  • Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
  • Followed exact recipes for mixing and preparing beverage and food items.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.

Assistant

World HeartBeat Music Academy
Earlsfield, London
2022.06 - 2022.07
  • Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly mastering new software applications for various tasks.

Retail Assistant

Scope
Wimbledon, London
2021.11 - 2022.06
  • Enhanced store appearance through diligent merchandising and regular upkeep of displays.
  • Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering

University of Reading
Reading, United Kingdom
2024.09 - Current

A Levels - Maths, Physics, Further Maths (Mechanics Major)

Graveney Sixth Form
Tooting, United Kingdom
2023.09 - 2024.08

AS Levels - Maths, Physics, Further Maths

Graveney Sixth Form
Tooting, United Kingdom
2022.09 - 2024.01

GCSEs - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Music, Etc.

Wilson's Grammar School
Wallington, United Kingdom
2017.09 - 2022.08

Skills

Mechanical systems

Systems design

Time management

Project planning

Quality control

Achievements

  • Figure Skating Silver & Ice Skating Grade 8
  • U18s Libero for London Giants VC
  • Graveney STAGs Sound Team
  • St John's Ambulance Cadet

Software

C and C in Visual Studios and Unity

Microsoft Excel, Teams, etc

MATLABS

Fusion360

Logic Pro

Obsidian / Milanote / Notion

Timeline

Labourer

NCN Projects
2025.03 - 2025.03

Bachelor of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering

University of Reading
2024.09 - Current

Kitchen Porter

Augustine's Kitchen
2024.03 - 2024.06

Drama Teacher Assistant

Rhapsody Club (Harris Invictus Academy)
2023.11 - 2024.06

Food Runner

Made in Italy
2023.09 - 2023.10

A Levels - Maths, Physics, Further Maths (Mechanics Major)

Graveney Sixth Form
2023.09 - 2024.08

AS Levels - Maths, Physics, Further Maths

Graveney Sixth Form
2022.09 - 2024.01

Drummer

No Degrees Band
2022.07 - Current

Bubble Tea Barista

Ligaya
2022.06 - 2023.05

Assistant

World HeartBeat Music Academy
2022.06 - 2022.07

Retail Assistant

Scope
2021.11 - 2022.06

GCSEs - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Music, Etc.

Wilson's Grammar School
2017.09 - 2022.08
Benjamin Adam Hiquiana (Navarro)Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate