MARFN ABDULLAH
Surrey,BC
Summary
Motivated second-year engineering student with hands-on experience in the automotive industry, having worked as a lot attendant and parts associate. Proven ability to handle both technical and customer-facing roles, with strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a solid work ethic. Seeking a full-time opportunity where I can apply my technical knowledge and grow professionally while balancing my academic commitments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lot Attendant
Jim Pattison Toyota Surrey
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and organization to enhance customer experience.
- Assisted with inventory management and vehicle staging for optimal accessibility.
- Conducted thorough inspections of incoming and outgoing vehicles for quality assurance.
- Coordinated transportation of vehicles between sales floor and service areas efficiently.
Parts Associate
Jim Pattison Hyundai Surrey
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Efficiently processed customer orders, including special orders, and ensured timely delivery or pickup.
- Safely and punctually delivered auto parts to local automobile stores from a large distributor.
- Stocked storage areas with merchandise from new trucks, following bins system accurately to minimize inventory errors.
Lot Attendant
Jim Pattison Hyundai Surrey
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Inspected interior and exterior of vehicles for cleanliness and accurately identified imperfections outside vehicle standards.
- Efficiently organized and arranged vehicles in the lot, ensuring optimal use of space and easy access for customers and staff.
- Conducted routine checks on parked vehicles to ensure they were secure, properly parked, and free of damage or safety issues.
Grocery Stocker
Hen Long Market
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Organized store by returning all merchandise to its proper place and restocked displays.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising display maintenance, and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and clean.
Education
Bachelor in Engineering Science - Computer Engineering
Simon Fraser University
VancouverCertificate in Engineering Foundations - Engineering
Douglas College
New Westminster06.2025
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Active listening
- Team leadership
- Creative thinking
- AutoCAD
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Projects
Rubber Band Powered Vehicle – Course Project, CAD & Prototyping
- Designed and modeled a rubber band–powered vehicle using CAD software.
- Fabricated chassis from laser-cut plywood with finger-jointed assembly, ensuring structural precision.
- Applied principles of energy storage and transfer to achieve consistent forward motion.
Crossbow Robotic Arm – Course Project, Mechanical Systems
- Constructed a functional crossbow mechanism from popsicle sticks, rubber bands, tape, and skewers.
- Repurposed the design as a robotic arm capable of lifting and holding a cup.
- Demonstrated creativity in applying basic mechanics and leverage principles to a practical task.
Maze Navigation Robot – Course Project, VEX Robotics
- Programmed a VEX robot in VEXcode to autonomously navigate and exit a maze from both entrances.
- Applied algorithmic pathfinding and sensor feedback for navigation accuracy.
- Collaborated in a team setting, refining code through iterative testing and debugging.
Object Detection & Sorting Robot – Course Project, VEX Robotics
- Developed a robot programmed in VEXcode to identify, pick up, and place target objects into a bin.
- Integrated object recognition with motor control for precise grasping and placement.
- Enhanced efficiency of robotic automation through systematic testing and refinement.
Multi-Dice Roller – Independent Project, FPGA/VHDL
- Implemented a dice roller on a DE10 board using VHDL to support 1–6 dice with 2, 4, 6, 8, and 9 sides.
- Designed and tested hardware logic for randomness and range validation.
- Applied digital design and FPGA programming skills to create a functional hardware-based randomizer.
Timeline
Lot Attendant
Jim Pattison Toyota Surrey
02.2025 - Current
Parts Associate
Jim Pattison Hyundai Surrey
09.2022 - 01.2024
Lot Attendant
Jim Pattison Hyundai Surrey
02.2022 - 09.2022
Grocery Stocker
Hen Long Market
11.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelor in Engineering Science - Computer Engineering
Simon Fraser University
Certificate in Engineering Foundations - Engineering
Douglas College
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