Overview
Work History
Education
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Awards
Hobbies and Interests
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Abduljamal Lawal

Toronto,Ontario

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Liaison

Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) York U Chapter
Toronto, Ontario
07.2022 - Current
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration between undergraduate transportation engineering students and the club's executive board
  • Assist in the planning and execution of events and activities specifically tailored for undergraduate students in the transportation engineering program
  • Provide feedback to the executive board on ways to improve the club and make it more inclusive for undergraduate students.

Research Assistant

York University
Toronto, ON
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • I was involved in a pivotal project titled "An Assessment of Current and Emerging Data Collection Strategies for Aggregate Freight Trips."
  • With a profound interest in logistics and transportation, I brought my analytical skills and passion for uncovering valuable insights to this research endeavor.
  • Through meticulous data gathering, analysis, and collaboration with experts in the field, I was committed to providing robust solutions and recommendations that aimed to drive the optimization of freight trip data collection methodologies.
  • Throughout this experience, I connected with like-minded professionals and engaged in opportunities that fostered innovative solutions and transformative research within the logistics industry.

Houseperson

Sheraton Gateway
Toronto, ON
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Cleaned and maintained public areas, such as lobbies, hallways, and restrooms.
  • Replenished guest room amenities in a timely manner.
  • Assisted housekeeping staff with cleaning duties including vacuuming carpets, dusting furniture, polishing surfaces, changing linens, and restocking supplies.
  • Delivered items to guests' rooms upon request.
  • Assisted in moving furniture as needed.
  • Collected dirty linens from guest rooms and transported them to designated laundry area.
  • Swept floors, emptied trash cans, washed windows., as necessary.

Vice President External Affairs

Lassonde Student Government, York University
Toronto, Ontario
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Representing the student body to external organizations and government bodies
  • Collaborating with other student leaders and campus organizations to address issues and concerns related to the community
  • Coordinating and leading advocacy efforts on behalf of the student body.

Sustainability Commissioner

Engineering Student Society Council of Ontario(ESSCO)
Toronto, Ontario
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Develop and implement a sustainability plan for the student organization
  • Educate and raise awareness among members of the organization and the student body on sustainability issues
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives and make necessary adjustments.

Undergraduate Researcher

York University
Toronto, Ontario
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Participated in the Go Global SDGs in Action Student Challenge
  • Contributed to the development of hypotheses research questions and analysis of data on the 'Effect of Climate change on accessibility of water'
  • Collaborated with other researchers and faculty members to Identify community-level participatory approaches to mitigate the issue of water poverty in Rajasthan, India: A Household Level Analysis

Logistics Coordinator

Foamco Industries
Vaughan, Ontario
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Utilised Microsoft Excel to organise and maintain shipment records, supply totals and inventory data
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Education

Dual Degree BENG Civil Engineering and BA International Development Studies -

York University
04.2024

Skills

  • Civil Engineering CAD softwares: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit
  • Transportation Planning Softwares: Synchro, Aimsun
  • Project Management Softwares: Trello, Jira and Microsoft Project
  • Maintenance Coordination

Awards

  • First Place York Engineering Competition (Debate) Lassonde School Engineering 2020,2021
  • Participant Ontario Engineering Competition Ontario Engineering Competition 2021

Hobbies and Interests

Politics: Policy and governance

Timeline

Research Assistant

York University
04.2023 - 12.2023

Houseperson

Sheraton Gateway
08.2022 - 12.2023

Undergraduate Liaison

Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) York U Chapter
07.2022 - Current

Vice President External Affairs

Lassonde Student Government, York University
07.2022 - 07.2023

Sustainability Commissioner

Engineering Student Society Council of Ontario(ESSCO)
06.2022 - 06.2023

Undergraduate Researcher

York University
01.2022 - 04.2022

Logistics Coordinator

Foamco Industries
06.2021 - 09.2021

Dual Degree BENG Civil Engineering and BA International Development Studies -

York University
Abduljamal Lawal