Connor Harrison
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Highly motivated engineering student specializing in mechanical engineering with hands-on experience designing, developing and testing innovative solutions. Demonstrated success in applying advanced analytical techniques to enhance product performance and reliability. Strong communicator with a track record of collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals. Offering solid grasp of mechanical engineering fundamentals and keen interest in continuous learning. Brings foundational understanding of CAD software and thermodynamics, with proven ability to rapidly acquire new technical skills. Ready to use and develop design and analysis skills in a summer engineering position.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Student
Stoneco Construction Company
04.2023 - Current
- Established strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials at competitive prices.
- Performed thorough risk assessments before executing projects, minimizing potential hazards or delays during implementation phases.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Improved overall property aesthetics through coordination of landscaping efforts and exterior maintenance tasks.
- Collaborated with maintenance crew to address any landscaping or course repair needs, maintaining high standards of presentation.
Summer Student
The Club at North Halton
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Reduced water usage in landscaping projects by incorporating drought-tolerant plants and efficient irrigation systems.
- Streamlined landscaping efforts by maintaining lawns, gardens, walkways, and outdoor spaces in pristine condition year round
- Safely operated heavy equipment including skid loaders, mini excavators, and tractors for various landscaping tasks.
- Achieved superior results in landscaping projects under tight deadlines by coordinating tasks effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON04-2027
Skills
- Mathematical proficiency
- Computer Aid Design (CAD)
- Technical reporting
- Programming languages: C, MATLAB
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Leadership
Professional Skills
Project involvement
- Project lead of a five person engineering team to design an adjustable jig for the drilling of holes into a door hinge.
- Used solidworks to design concepts/prototypes for the jig.
- Collaborated effectively with the group members to stay on task, avoid conflicts, etc...
- Team Lead selected to present all of the material from the project to the client form our group, as I have strong presentation skills.
Practical skills
- Observed and identified a critical flaw in the diameter of a certain part on the job site, shaving the outer diameter of the piece down to fit the system.
- Passed a C++ programming class with a 33% failure rate, with an A-, with no prior coding experience.
- Have now been a member of 2 different design teams, taking different roles in each, including project lead role on the new team.
- Represented my town as a tourism ambassador, bringing thousands of dollars in revenue to the city.
Timeline
Summer Student
Stoneco Construction Company
04.2023 - Current
Summer Student
The Club at North Halton
04.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Ottawa
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