Mike Hamilton

Address: Mobile: Home Telephone: E-mail: Driving Licence: UNIVERSITY EDUCATION 2008-2011 Loughborough University BEng (Hons) Product Design and Manufacture Result achieved: 2:1 Modules studied include: Industrial Design; Manufacturing Technology; Mathematics and Statistics; Engineering Computing; Product Innovation; Project Management. Final Year Project: Robotics, Automation and Control. 70 Hartley Road, Leicester, LE5 6QA 07709 278654 0116 213 6753 m.j.hamilton-01@student.lboro.ac.uk Full clean UK driving licence

2007-2008

Loughborough University Science and Engineering Foundation Studies Result achieved: 69% Modules studied include: Applicable Mathematics; Physics and Materials; Chemistry; Materials and Materials Processing; Engineering Graphics; Design; Introduction to Programming.

PREVIOUS EDUCATION 1974 1981 City Comprehensive School, Leicester A Levels: Mathematics (B), Physics (B) 8 O Levels, including Mathematics (B) and English (B)

KEY SKILLS A high degree of technical knowledge and experience, balanced with creative ability and a hands-on approach. Ability to analyse information critically and produce creative solutions to problems. Initiative and the ability to work effectively both on my own and as part of a team, developed through previous work experience and studio-based academic project work. Excellent communication and customer-facing skills, developed through work experience in the service industry. Ability to manage my time and to meet deadlines and produce work under pressure, proven in both an academic and an industrial setting.

WORK EXPERIENCE 2000-2007 The Office Services Company, Nottingham Office Equipment Service Technician Duties included: Installing, repairing and maintaining office equipment at clients premises. Providing technical advice over the telephone. Training staff how to use new equipment. Making recommendations to clients on new or replacement equipment.

1988-1999

Alpha Manufacturing, Leicester Quality Assurance Technician Duties included: Maintaining the quality of products and services. Ensuring that materials, components and equipment met the required standards. Conducting a wide range of controlled tests, both during and after production.

IT SKILLS I am familiar with the programming packages MatLab and Visual Basic, and have had experience of using AutoCAD and Unigraphics. I am a competent user of Microsoft Office and I use the internet extensively, both for academic and personal use.

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY 2007 Present I am an avid gardener and member of the RHS, and have recently completed my RHS General Certificate in Horticulture. I also regularly work at St Martins Childrens Hospice as a volunteer gardener and I have recently designed a new seating area in the garden 2009 2011 I have been an active member of the Engineering Department, promoting Engineering & Science on behalf of the IMechE. During vacations, I acted as a steward at the Engineering Experience event held for prospective students. INTERESTS

I enjoy walking and general keep-fit, and play squash in a local league. I enjoy watching films and reading, particularly science-fiction and fantasy.

REFERENCES References available on request