CURRICULUM VITAELUKE McDONALD

11 Walker StreetWest Brunswick, VIC, 3055

Mobile: 0431 159 661mcdonaldluke6@gmail.com

Career Objective I’m seeking the opportunity to apply my problem solving, interpersonal and analytical abilities in a professional workplace whilst contributing to positive social change in the wider community.

Tertiary Education2014 Bachelor of Engineering [Mechanical Engineering]

Victoria University

Research Areas: Structural vibration Stability of traffic signals Material erosion [automotive tires] Revision of failed glider design Effects of Carbon Dioxide Sequestration in rock formations Solar power cell viability Effects of alkali aqueous solution mixtures and recycled glass on

cement admixtures [final year research project]

Key Skills: Mechanical and Structural Diagnostics Environmental Impact assessment Engineering Materials treatment/processing Logical, concise, task-driven project management Teamwork and problem solving skills Engineering Modelling/Programming [MATLAB, IronCAD, AUTOCAD,

ANSYS, Octave]

Personal Skills and Attributes Work ethic Problem solving Clear and concise communication Collaboration with an extensive network of individuals Conflict resolution skills Time and Project management skills Simulation Software [MATLAB, AUTOCAD, ANSYS] Office software packages [MS, Libre, Open Office] Programming [MATLAB, C++, Fluent, Visual Basic]

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EmploymentCustomer Service team MemberWoolworths Pty Ltd, Barclay Square Start Date: October 2010End Date: Current OccupationPosition/Title: Customer services team memberResponsibilities: Stock replenishment [floor/perishables/liquor]

Fielding and directing customer enquires Team and individual work tasks Communicating with Senior Management Building and maintaining professional relationships with diverse customer

base Conflict resolution

Service AssistantTaylors Lakes HotelStart Date: Jan 2007End Date: Jul 2008Position/Title: Service AssistantResponsibilities: Stock packing

Prepping customer and function orders Maintaining work environment to OHandS standards Working effectively as part of a team Working directly with senior staff

Volunteer WorkScouts Victoria Start Date: Jan 2009End Date: OngoingPosition/Title: Assistant Scout Leader [ASL]Responsibilities: Supervising camps and day activities

Educating, directing and informing Scouts Planning activities Working with Scouting colleagues Communicating with members of the public  Building and maintaining leadership qualities

Victoria SES [Central Reserve Support Unit] Start Date: Jan/Feb 2011End Date: NA [ongoing]Position/Title: Operation Support memberResponsibilities: General Rescue [Flood, Storm, Earthquake, Fire]

Search and rescue in urban and other environments Managing and directing traffic during emergencies Media and public relations support [PR events, open houses, visits] Public and community education

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Professional Affiliations Victoria SES [CRSU] Victoria Scouts [ASL] Engineers Australia [Student] Engineering Sans Frontiers [Student] Open Knowledge Foundation Toastmasters

Extracurricular Activities Reading: Sci-Fi, fantasy, history, military, maritime Cycling, rowing, gym, swimming Comedy and local theatre

RefereesCurrent Employer

Zaafer KhzamGrocery ManagerWoolworths Pty LtdMobile: 0411 742 929

Christopher Barker BWS ManagerBeer, Wine and SpritsMobile : +61400990449Email : chris.barker@bws.com.au

Professional / Volunteer

Ross Millward4th Brunswick Scout Group LeaderScouting AustraliaMobile : 0407 321 803Email : ross.millward@gmail.com

Cameron BurgessCRSU Deputy ControllerVictoria SESMobile: 0413 258 747

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