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TIMOTHY PAUL OKWII

Kitchener,Canada

Summary

Confident student passionate about serving people in the community. Ambitious and driven individual ready and willing to work hard and learn new skills. Strong analytical thinker and problem solver quick to learn new processes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

AVIATION STUDENT AMBASSADOR

University of Waterloo & Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA)
, Canada
01.2024 - Current
  • Participated in University/Faculty/WISA on-campus undergraduate recruitment activities
  • Participated in WISA-related aeronautics research

LEADERSHIP STUDENT

Emerging Leaders Foundation in partnership with St Andrew's Senior School
, Kenya
09.2021 - 04.2023
  • Company Overview: Kenya
  • Participated in various community service trips within rural Kenya
  • Undertook a collaborative project enhancing school facilities within St
  • Andrew's Senior School and schools in rural Kenya
  • Authored a dissertation centered on leadership
  • Kenya

INTERN

Astral Aerial Solutions
, Kenya
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Company Overview: Kenya
  • Filled out flight plans and risk assessments and flew a DJI Phantom drone
  • Replaced damaged parts of an Unmanned Aircraft System and ensured that it could be used for agricultural spraying and seed dispersal
  • Ensured that all safety measures put in place by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority were adhered to
  • Kenya

EAST AFRICAN MODEL UNITED NATIONS

Model United Nations
, Kenya
10.2019 - 02.2020
  • Company Overview: Kenya
  • Participated in an annual conference, held by the United Nations, where students from around the East Africa region come together to debate global issues
  • Represented the country of Kuwait in the Ecology committee, where we deliberated about a range of environmental issues
  • This enhanced my ability to speak confidently in public, work with a range of people to achieve common goals and communicate my reasoning persuasively and effectively
  • Kenya

Education

Bachelor of Science - Science and Aviation, earth science

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
05.2027

General Certificate of Education International Advanced Level - Physics, Mathematic & Design and Technology

St Andrew's Senior School
Turi, Kenya
06.2023

General Certificate of Education International Advanced Subsidiary Level - Physics & Mathematics

St Andrew's Senior School
Turi, Kenya
06.2022

International General Certificate of Secondary Education -

St Andrew's Senior School
Turi, Kenya
06.2021

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Strong Academic Record
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • G1 drivers license
  • English Fluency
  • Time management
  • Active listener
  • Interpersonal

Awards

  • University of Waterloo president scholarship of distinction, 2023, An award given by University of Waterloo for outstanding academic achievement with an average of 95% or higher.
  • Achievement Award in Design and Technology, 2023, an award given by St Andrew's Senior School - Turi for excellent achievement in a particular subject.
  • Effort and Attainment Award, 2022, an award given by St Andrew's Senior School - Turi for outstanding effort and academic achievement.
  • Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (Diploma in French Language Studies) (DELF) - A1, 2020, a certificate awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the French language competency of candidates outside of France
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, 2023, training to ensure the safe handling, storage, and use of hazardous materials in workplaces
  • Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport RCAF Foundation scholarship, 2023, Awarded for excellence in S.T.E.M. studies (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) at the post-secondary level, with a focus on preparing for careers in Aviation or Aerospace fields.

Timeline

AVIATION STUDENT AMBASSADOR

University of Waterloo & Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA)
01.2024 - Current

INTERN

Astral Aerial Solutions
07.2022 - 08.2022

LEADERSHIP STUDENT

Emerging Leaders Foundation in partnership with St Andrew's Senior School
09.2021 - 04.2023

EAST AFRICAN MODEL UNITED NATIONS

Model United Nations
10.2019 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Science and Aviation, earth science

University of Waterloo

General Certificate of Education International Advanced Level - Physics, Mathematic & Design and Technology

St Andrew's Senior School

General Certificate of Education International Advanced Subsidiary Level - Physics & Mathematics

St Andrew's Senior School

International General Certificate of Secondary Education -

St Andrew's Senior School
TIMOTHY PAUL OKWII