SAM HURFORD
Maidenhead,Berkshire
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated second-year mechanical engineering student with a strong academic record. Seeking a placement opportunity to apply engineering principles, develop technical skills, and contribute to innovative projects within the nuclear engineering field. Demonstrates a proven ability to work efficiently in diverse environments, as showcased through academic achievements and part-time work experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Worker
Copas
05.2024 - Current
- Involved in the day-to-day management of the farm
- This includes tasks such as following strict Bio-safety protocols, feeding and watering the turkeys, monitoring their health, managing their living conditions, and ensuring they are well-cared for
- Attention to Detail and Safety Awareness - Maintained high standards of hygiene and safety protocols on the farm, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and preventing potential hazards
- Work Ethic and Reliability- Consistently demonstrated strong work ethic and reliability by working long hours during peak periods, including holidays
- Time Management- Successfully balanced part-time work on a turkey farm with fulltime academic studies, demonstrating strong time management and organizational skills
- Problem-Solving and Adaptability- Identified and resolved operational issues on the farm, such as addressing equipment malfunctions or adjusting workflow during peak seasons, guaranteeing productivity and minimizing downtime
Store Assistant
Asda Supermarket
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Helped customers, restocked shelves, handled checkouts, and kept the store clean and organized
- My role focused on customer service, teamwork, and maintaining smooth store operations
Kitchen Worker
McDonalds
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Responsible for preparing and cooking food items according to company standards
- Soft skills developed from working efficiently in a fast-paced and high stress environment while collaborating with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment
Education
BEng (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year and a year in industry
University of Kent
Canterbury09.2027
BTech - Motor Vehicles
Ormiston Rivers Academy
Essex07.2021
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Flexibility/adaptability
- Safety awareness
- Fusion 360
- Microsoft Excel/Word
- Basic Python
- Engineering mindset
- Basic Python
- Engineering mindset
References
- Property manager Copas Edward Hurford, edhurford@yahoo.com, 07811 437111
- Dynamics Lecturer and second year project supervisor - Amirhosein Sakhaei, 01227 (82)3709, A.Sakhaei@kent.ac.uk
Hobbies and Interests
- Outdoorsman
- Archery
- External projects/handywork
- 3D printing
Courselink
https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/3769/mechanicalengineering-beng-foundation
Timeline
Farm Worker
Copas
05.2024 - Current
Store Assistant
Asda Supermarket
09.2021 - 11.2022
Kitchen Worker
McDonalds
09.2019 - 05.2020
BEng (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year and a year in industry
University of Kent
BTech - Motor Vehicles
Ormiston Rivers Academy
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