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Zakariya Ali

London,United Kingdom

Summary

Motivated and curious Civil Engineering graduate with a passion for creating practical, community focused solutions through teamwork and innovation. Recognised for creativity and leadership in award winning university design projects and real world experiences. Confident communicator with a track record of adaptability, responsibility, and collaboration across both academic and work environments. Brings energy, problem-solving mindset, and a strong willingness to learn into every challenge, aiming to grow within a forward-thinking engineering team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Station Staff

STM Group
London, Islington
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Managed station operations independently, ensuring punctual service and safety protocols.
  • Understood railway systems perfectly.
  • Coordinated schedules for seamless daily operations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing excellent service.
  • Managed resources for maximising efficiency.

Quality Assurance

City St George's
Devon, Torquay, Torquay
04.2024 - 04.2024
  • Employed verification tools effectively, improved quality assurance procedures.
  • Created informative presentations to highlight product benefits.
  • Analysed fossil content within sedimentary rocks to inform evolutionary studies.
  • Suggested multiple ideas on the retention of certain quarries.

Interior Designer

Garden Barge Project
London, Camden
04.2022 - 05.2022
  • Learned the value of precision and attention to detail in project execution.
  • Transformed dull spaces into vibrant areas with colour schemes tailored to client preferences.
  • Incorporated green building practices into designs, promoting sustainability initiatives within the firm.
  • Created PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets within timeframe constraints, ensuring consistent, high quality standards were maintained.

Ice Rink Assistant

PWR Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
London, City of Westminster
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.

Team Member / Leader

Taco Bell
London, Islington
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • First Job, learnt responsibility, teamwork and communication effectively.
  • Coordinated daily tasks, ensuring smooth workflow within the team.
  • Ensured adherence to company policy by all team members, maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Assisted in stock take, maintaining sufficient inventory at all times.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Civil Engineering

City University of London
Londonderry, Derry City and Strabane
10.2022 -

BTEC Engineering - A Level Maths

City and Islington Sixth Form College
09.2020 - 08.2022

GCSEs -

Holloway School / Beacon High
London
09.2015 - 07.2020

Extra Curricular - English, Maths and Science

London Metropolitan University
London
09.2017 - 03.2019

Skills

  • Innovative Thinking
  • Skilled in group dynamics
  • Time Management
  • Various coding applications
  • Adaptability
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Collaborative team player

Accomplishments

  • Group won the transport section of 'Engineering for People Design Challenge' during my first year in university.
  • In college my group had the best presentation award in the Garden Barge project.
  • I won the best effort award in Upward Bound Project.
  • My team won the Regional Table Tennis tournament for my school in 2016.

Custom

  • Problem Solving
  • Socializing
  • Table Tennis
  • Judo

Timeline

Station Staff

STM Group
10.2024 - 03.2025

Quality Assurance

City St George's
04.2024 - 04.2024

Ice Rink Assistant

PWR Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
11.2023 - 01.2024

Team Member / Leader

Taco Bell
12.2022 - 03.2023

Bachelor's Degree - Civil Engineering

City University of London
10.2022 -

Interior Designer

Garden Barge Project
04.2022 - 05.2022

BTEC Engineering - A Level Maths

City and Islington Sixth Form College
09.2020 - 08.2022

Extra Curricular - English, Maths and Science

London Metropolitan University
09.2017 - 03.2019

GCSEs -

Holloway School / Beacon High
09.2015 - 07.2020
Zakariya Ali