About Nicky nguyen 91
NGOC NGUYEN QUANG
International Halls, Lansdowne Terrace, London, WC1N 1AS
Email: [email protected]
Education
2012-2013 |
University College London (UCL), MSc Civil Engineering Modules taken: Structural Dynamics and Mitigation, Advanced Structural Analysis; Seismic Design of Structures; Roads and Underground Infrastructure; Advanced Finite Element Modeling
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2009-2012 |
University of Southampton, BEng Civil Engineering, Upper-second class 2.1 (69%) · Modules: Mechanics, Structures & Materials, Engineering Science, Mathematics, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Numerical Methods, Statistics achieving higher than 80%; with Structural Design & Materials and Structures & Dynamics achieving 97% and 94% · Dissertation: Using Timoshenko beam theory for resonant column testing (67%)
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2007-2009 |
Castle College Nottingham, A-Levels Mathematics (A), Further Mathematics (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A) |
Work Experience
2012 (July -September) |
Designer and CAD technician at Vi.N.Vi Co Ltd for Design, Construction and Commerce, Vietnam Duties included: Complete Architectural visualisation and Structural design for a modern residential housing project of more than 500 m2 plan area including garden. Skills developed: · Teamwork and Leadership: coordinate the design team in 3D modeling and offer suggestion to improve the workflow; thus result in the design being approved by the clients a week earlier. · Communication: Negotiate with the clients about different approaches and changes. · Attention to details: carry out all structural analysis and calculations; also assist in producing more than 10 x A3 detailed structural drawings; bring back the profit worth equally 2000 GBP in just one and a half months.
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2011 (June - September |
Trainee Site Supervisor at Hoa Binh Construction and Real Estate Corporation, Vietnam Duties included: Worked with chartered engineers to supervise construction of a 15-storey commercial center project Skills developed: · Leadership: Act as a ‘zone leader’ to guide the labourers in making reinforcements for bearing pad foundations and structural frames. · Communication: Maintain regular communication with other zone leaders; as well as report daily progress to section manager and project leader by oral presentation and written reports. · Organizing and Time management: Assigned tasks to everyone at the start of the day; produced a ‘zone’s working plan’ by Microsoft Project to ensure it keeps up with the overall project’s plan.
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2011 (throughout 2nd year) |
Structural and Sustainability Design Coordinator of the Ferrari car showroom Design Project · Lead a dynamic team of 5 students to produce one of the best 2nd year design projects. · Coordinate the team in designing entire structural framings and geotechnical components · Split the work to complete 4 technical reports and a presentation video within a limited three month timeframe. The video is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS1fpW_9FaE.
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2010 |
Summer Student Presenter at the UK Alumni 'organised' by British Council in Vietnam · Share study skills and life experiences in the Public Talk about Engineering held by Sterling Group · Motivate Vietnamese students to pursue an Engineering degree in the UK · Develop excellent public speaking skills and enhance recognition among international students | |
2009 (June to September) |
Translator and Renting Adviser at Vi.N.Vi Co Ltd Duties included: focus on consumer relations with international clients who are interested in renting complete residential housing projects. Skills developed: · Strategic thinking: Contribute ideas in turning a residential house for family use to a Room-for-rent model, to attract national and international renters; it results in obtaining various short term Contracts and a 5-year long Contract from a Japanese Kimono Production Company · Multitasking: be in charge of answering telephone for customer’s requests while producing monthly rent bills and translating rent contracts. | |
2007-2009 |
A-Levels Personal Academic Tutor · Teach Advanced Maths and English for two high school students every summer, who eventually got offers from LSE and UCL in London. · Organize weekly presentation and ‘debate showcase’ for them to improve their English and confidence | |
Activities and Interests
· Since 2009: Piano performer in annual Christmas show of Vietnamese Society at University of Southampton.
· Intermediate level in classical piano
· Sports: Active member of Southampton University’s Badminton society
· Founder and Event-coordinator of Vietnamese Society’s Swimming Group
· Highly enthusiastic in performing magic and be an active member of UCL Magic Society
Membership and Skills
· Fluent in English and Vietnamese (native)
· Membership of Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructe)
· Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Project
· Obtained 80% in Autocad Professional Certificate Test in 2009
· Familiar with BIM software including Revit Architecture, Revit Structure and Robot Structural Analysis
· Matlab, Maple, Ansys, Oasys, Google Sketchup and all other subject-related IT packages
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