Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
References
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Joshua Aylmer

Joshua Aylmer

Crowthorne,West Berkshire

Summary

A student who has a strong desire to learn, regardless of what the job would be. Highly enjoys working in teams, to efficiently spread work among different skilled individuals, but undeniably also able to take a leadership role, mentoring and upskilling others, or improving overall team efficiency.


Skilled in numerous aspects of aeronautics, including CAD modelling, matlab, fluid analysis, mathematical analysis, and airplane systems. With transferrable problem solving skills gained as a result of such education. Proficiency in communicating with customers and team members; in both English and Chinese, performing in high stress situations for numerous hours a day due to working 9-5 at a small team run internationally branded 5 star hotel. Skilled in physical labour and performing repetitive tasks within a team to add to the efficiency and effectiveness of the team; as demonstrated in recycling work.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Recycling worker

Tzu Chi Foundation
Shanghai, China
07.2024 - 08.2025
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss improvements in the recycling process.
  • Performed manual labour tasks such as lifting, carrying and moving heavy items to facilitate efficient operations.
  • Improved waste management with regular maintenance of recycling machinery.
  • Assessed condition of returned goods for reusability.
  • Participated in a team, maximizing efficiency in undesirable conditions. Taking care of more physical aspects of the job.
  • Was taken to the head office in order to better understand the philosophy and corporate side of the business.

Barista

Intercontinental Hotel Group
Shanghai, China
06.2024 - 07.2025

Worked morning until late night consistently and in a small team setting in order to produce coffees at the restaurant, whilst preparing the restaurants for the three different meals.

Picked up alot of new skills, including food running, waiting, and coffee making.

Translated often for the English speaking customers and Chinese speaking hotel staff, practicing both of my native languages.

Provided a welcoming atmosphere to customers, promoting return visits.

Maintained cleanliness of the café area whilst preparing orders.

Provided numerous recommendations on the city with a warm and welcoming demeanour, to both foreign and local visitors.

Corporate intern

Intercontinental Hotel Group
Shanghai, China
06.2023 - 07.2025

Shadowed staff in Operations at IHG, enhancing understanding of corporate functions.

Completed daily administrative tasks to boost office efficiency.

Utilised data analysis software to evaluate company sales and performance metrics.

Presented clear insights on future performance predictions to colleagues.

Acquired industry-specific knowledge, contributing to strategic planning processes.

Cultivated effective communication skills through interactions with vendors, clients, and colleagues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering

Loughborough University
Loughborough
09.2024 -

International Baccalaureate - High school

Dulwich College
Shanghai
08.2022 - 06.2024

Skills

- Working within a team

- Taking leadership and project management

- Mentoring within areas I am skilled in

- CAD model production and mathematical analysis of aerofoils

- Waste awareness

- Strong physical stamina

- Dependable work ethic

- Desire to learn on the job

- Barista equipment maintenance

- Adaptive communication style

- Handling customer complaints

- Communicating in different languages

- Project time management

- Avionics system expertise

- Flight mechanics knowledge

- Aerodynamics comprehension

- Proficient in matlab

- Intuitive troubleshooting

Affiliations

  • Jazz piano musician
  • Athlete; specifically Rugby and Running
  • Astronomy
  • Creative writing
  • Travelling

Accomplishments

Obtained a leadership role in high school as the house prefect, collaborating in a team of 9; with a singular head prefect, and mainly in smaller teams of 2. This involved mentoring my younger counterpart in the small team of 2, and arranging the majority of events the student body would partake in. I also took part in the social enterprise club, creating a business of sustainable phone cases for the student body. Amassing large sale numbers and getting involved with the student body was a significant part of this job.

Certification

High school certifications include IGCSEs and IB. Whilst currently am partaking in a bachelors of engineering in Aeronautical engineering.

Languages

English
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering

Loughborough University
09.2024 -

Recycling worker

Tzu Chi Foundation
07.2024 - 08.2025

Barista

Intercontinental Hotel Group
06.2024 - 07.2025

Corporate intern

Intercontinental Hotel Group
06.2023 - 07.2025

International Baccalaureate - High school

Dulwich College
08.2022 - 06.2024
Joshua Aylmer