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
Maidenhead
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
Heybridge, Maldon
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
Maldon
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