Sarah Barnwell

linkedin.com/in/sarah-barnwell-234390141
0426 209 088
sarahfbarnwell@gmail.com

Career Objective
I am a driven and passionate fifth year Engineering student seeking a graduate opportunity
with an organisation where I can use my strong interpersonal and analytical skills. My
specific interest lays in innovative application of engineering technologies, in particular
through project management.

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) Jul 2017 – Jul 2023 (Expected)

Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
• High Distinction, Design in Mechanical and Mechatronic Systems
• High Distinction, Advanced Manufacturing
• High Distinction, Engineering Research Preparation
• High Distinction, Design and Innovation Fundamentals

NSW Higher School Certificate Sept 2014 – Nov 2016

Monte Sant Angelo Mercy College
• Gold Community and Service Award (150+ hours)
• Bronze Duke of Ed

Technical Skills
Systems Windows, Linux, Macintosh
Software MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Teams, Outlook),
AutoCAD (Solidworks), Minitab, SAP, Tulip, TrackWise, MATLAB
Tools Laser Cutter, Lathe, Drill, Soldering Iron, 3D printer, Material
Properties test equipment (Strength, Strain, Hardness)
Languages HTML, Java, VBA, G-Code

Employment History
Process Engineer Intern Jan 2020 – Present
AstraZeneca
• Developed strong communication skills through leading a cross functional project
from start to finish involving over 100 employees.
• Advertised desire to learn and development of relevant skills by completing a 6-week
“Leading-Self” course to improve professional business skills.
 • Demonstrated technical skills attention to detail and problem-solving thinking
through the implementation of machine specific energy control procedures (ECPs)
onsite, improving site safety.
• Exhibited teamwork and leadership skills through the Tulip Hackathon for which I
was the team leader and winner of the Digital Hero Award.

Retail Assistant Sept 2016 – Jun 2022

Petbarn
• Exhibited teamwork skills through attending monthly meetings.
• Implemented excellent customer service to patrons and resolved customer complaints
and enquiries.
• Advertised creativity when organising and displaying new merchandise to drive sales.
• Expressed a strong desire to learn and development of relevant skills by obtaining a
certificate in animal nutrition to improve sales knowledge.
Achievement:
• Obtained consistent 100% positive feedback reviews from customers every month for
three years with an overall average feedback above 90%, currently placing as number
one sales assistant in store

Relevant Project
Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Mar 2020 – Sep 2021
AstraZeneca
• Created a new Lock Out Tag Out system and procedure for the site to improve safety.
• Implemented machine specific energy isolation procedures onsite demonstrating
attention to detail and technical writing skills.
• Applied strong written and verbal communication skills when working cross
functionally with the teams most affected by the changes, ensuring the needs of the
end user were met.
• Successfully rolled out the new systems, including training over 100 employees to a
certified isolator standard.

Extra-curricular Activities
Small Business Owner Aug 2021 – Current
Owner of small Etsy business Barney’s Bubble

RFS Volunteer Dec 2021 - Current

Volunteer at Belrose Rural Fire Service

Volunteer Dog Walker Jul 2014 - Current

Monika’s Doggie Rescue

Core Skills
Written and Verbal Communication Skills – Strong communication skills developed
through years of retail work, shown through very high customer satisfaction reviews. Further
developed through working in a professional environment, attending regular meetings where
precise information is required.
Problem Solving – Keen analytical and problem-solving ability demonstrated through group
assignments, recently building an Excel spread sheet which utilised VBA and Userform to
calculate deflection and bending moment of a simply supported beam, where we achieved a
High Distinction grade.
Organisational and time management skills – Displayed by successfully working two jobs
whilst completing my studies at UTS as well as organising team social events every Thursday
night for the UTS Ultimate Frisbee club.
Intercultural skills – Excellent intercultural skills expanded through spending time abroad.

Hobbies and Interests

Prosthetics, AFL, Trail Running, Animals, Netball, Ultimate Frisbee, Spanish

References
Available upon request