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

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%)

2007-2009

Castle College Nottingham, A-Levels

Mathematics (A), Further Mathematics (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A)

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.

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.

2011 (throughout 2^nd 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 2^nd 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.

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