Griffin Fletcher
Burlington
Summary
I'm a quick learner with a passion for hands-on experience and working with a team to create new ideas and construct projects we can be proud of. There's nothing I enjoy more than being able to be proud of the work I do, and sharing it with those who are interested.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Geomechanics Laboratory Technician
Geomechanica
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Operated a diamond rock saw and grinder to cut and prepare core samples according to ASTM guidelines.
- Performed a variety of tests (Unconfined Compressive Strength, Tri-axial, Point-Load, Brazilian Disc/Tensile) on rock core samples in accordance with ASTM guidelines.
Print Associate
Staples Canada
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Worked with various machines including Xerox printers, bulk cutting machines, machine folders, wide format and regular laminators, and wide format poster/blueprint printers and scanners
- Learned to navigate various software necessary for the job quickly and efficiently as well as how to troubleshoot said software including, remote dropboxes, online ordering systems, order registration systems, stock systems and many more
- Developed strong customer service skills through learning to work with customers to best accomplish their vision for their order and help them arrange it to be done within the time frame customers need it for
- Learned strong improvisational skills as well as basic design skills through necessary substitutions for customers when products were unavailable or when machines would breakdown temporarily leaving products unavailable for sale
Education
B. ENG - Honors Civil Engineering
Hands on work working with
- Automatic Level
- Total Station
High School Diploma -
06.2022
Graduated with Honors
Skills
- Collaborative
- Well organized
- Strong problem solving skills
- Good communicator
- Conversational level French
- Strong time management skills
Relevant Experience
Waterloo Warrior Homes
Planning Sub-Team Working Member (October 2022 - Present)
Worked with a larger team that develops local net-zero housing
- Chose an ideal site location from a list of options by researching relevant factors
- Produced and presented a feasibility assessment of the chosen location to the team
- Researched and prepared informative slideshows about important city by-laws and regulations for the wider team
- Produced informative excel spreadsheets including site information and measurements
Civil 3D Experience
- Created several drawings from prepared templates
- Researched relevant information for creating guideline-appropriate developments
- Prepared T2 and T1 drawings for a parking lot of my own design
- Prepared an accompanying project proposal document
- Pitched the design to a teaching advisor as a final project
Extra-Curricular Experience
Hosa Canada 2021 National Biomedical Debate 3rd place winner and International Debate participant (2021)
- Worked in a team of four to research and prepare arguments both in favor and against our given topic
- Scheduled meeting times and took turns leading mock debates
Nelson High School Science Club Co-Creator and Leader (2022)
- Created a club that gave opportunities for hands on demonstrations and experiments for students
Interests
- Project design and design software - Designed and built a CNC machine for the Nelson High School Robotics Club
- Dog training - Raised and trained my dog by hand and have taken multiple training courses including general behavior and show tricks
- Debate - Debate club competitor and third place finalist in the national HOSA debate in 2021
Timeline
Assistant Geomechanics Laboratory Technician - Geomechanica
05.2023 - 09.2023
Print Associate - Staples Canada
07.2020 - 08.2022
University of Waterloo - B. ENG, Honors Civil Engineering
Nelson High School - High School Diploma,