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NICHOLAS WILLOWS

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Last updated: January 16, 2002

CURRENT INFORMATION                                                                          ,,,,,,,

Workplace:

None - Studying at University of Waterloo – Mechanical Engineering

http://www.uwaterloo.ca/

Current Address:

11 Cardill Cr.

Waterloo, ON

N2L 3Y7

(519) 747 2586

nick_willows@hotmail.com

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND………………………………………………………………….

• Candidate for Bachelor of Applied Science in Honours Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Sept 2000 – present
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School, St. Catharines, Ontario, 2000
• University Graduation Year - 2005
• Currently Ranked 5^th in Class

COMPUTER SKILLS………..………………………………………………………………….

• Microsoft       

• Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / NT
• Word
• Excel
• Outlook / Outlook Express
• Access

• AutoCAD R14 / 2000

• 500+ hours work experience
• Structural detailed drawings
• Site plans
• 3-Dimensional drawings

• Efficient in C++ programming

• Basic hardware installations
• Setting up workstations

TECHNICAL SKILLS……………………………………………………….………………….

·       General Machine Shop Skills

·       Working knowledge of C++ Programming

·       Good Knowledge of Materials / Metals

·       Exposed to Site / Machine inspections

·       Experienced in modern drafting

·       Superior Knowledge in Mechanical Testing and Instron Series IX software

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS                                                                                  i

·         Excellent Communication & Problem Solving Skills

·         Innovative

·         Work well individually and as a team member

·         Adapt easily to new Environments

CURRENT COURSES…………………………………………………………………………..

·         Advanced Calculus (Vector Calculus)

·         Mechanics of Deformable Solids

·         Statistics for Engineers

·         Material Properties

·         Electromechanical Devices

·         Anthropology 102 (elective)

COMPLETED COURSES…………………………………………………………………….

      FIRST YEAR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

• Calculus 1
• Physics Mechanics 1
• Report Writing and Professionalism
• Linear Algebra
• Chemistry for Engineers

• Calculus 2
• Physics Mechanics 2
• Electrical Engineering for Mechanical Engineers

• Material Properties

• Management Science

• Digital Computation (C++ programming)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY………………………………………………………………..……

SAINT-GOBAIN TECHNICAL FABRICS

St. Catharines, Ontario

Materials R&D

·         Designed Reinforced Plastic Composite Void Content Experiment specifically for glass reinforced polypropylene – Now Internal Standard for Company.

• Developed glass reinforced thermoplastic consolidation parameters for a double-belt consolidator. 

·         Investigated the effect of cooling pressure on reinforced polypropylene to reduce void content.

·         Studied the effect of void content on flexural and tensile modulus of reinforced composites.

·         Tested reinforced plastics / thermosets / other materials in different modes according to ASTM standards.

·         Produced reinforced thermoplastics and thermosets for research and development.

·         Worked with a chemical team to study the compatibility of fibreglass sizings with various coatings / polymers.

·         Investigated the Shear failure / Increase in Shear Strength for fasteners in a reinforced Polypropylene laminate.

• Machine Troubleshooting (mechanical)

Materials Worked With:

Jan - April 2001

Aug - Dec 2001

FIBRES

E-Glass

AR-Glass

Polyester

Kevlar

Carbon

Polyvinyl Alcohol

THERMOPLASTIC POLYMERS

Polypropylene

Polyethylene

THERMOSET RESINS

Epoxy

Phenolic

Polyester

http://www.saint-gobain-technical-fabrics.com/

EARTH TECH CANADA INC.    i

St. Catharines, Ontario

Survey Assistant

• Developed communication skills in an engineering environment
• Worked with AutoCAD R14
• Managed and maintained computer system
• Exposed to modern surveying
• Performed structural analysis, and design on concrete structures
• Revised and edited company engineering documents/reports

http://www.earthtech.com/

Sept 1999 – June 2000

BRUCEDALE GARDENS           i        

St. Catharines, Ontario

• Developed complex assembling skills, through greenhouse building and development
• Developed hands on building experience
• Developed team skills

Summers 1996 - 2000

GYMNASTICS ENERGY           i

St. Catharines, Ontario

Coach

• Developed boys gymnastics program for 40 athletes
• Set-up workouts and training plans to instruct every week
• Evaluated and assessed the progress of each athlete
• Responsible for safety of large group of athletes

http://www.energygymnastics.com/

Sept 1998 – June 2000

AWARDS              …………………………………………………………………..

• 1996 – 2000 Honour Roll, Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School, St. Catharines, ON
• 2000 University of Waterloo Descartes Mathematics Competition - Top 25% Award
• 1999 / 2000 School Prefect – Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School, St. Catharines, ON
• 2000 – Coaches Award, Cross Country, St. Catharines, ON

INTERESTS ………..          …………………………………..…………..…ii……..

Auto Racing, Running, Snowboarding, Soccer, Biking, Gymnastics, Rock Climbing

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES                                                  I

CURRENT:……………………………..

Team Member of University of Waterloo Motor Sports – Formula SAE 2001 - 2002

·         Duties involve machining various components for the 2002 car.

Indoor Soccer – University of Waterloo Intramural Recreation League

·         Co-Captain of Class Team

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Indoor Soccer – University of Waterloo Intramural Recreation League

Finalist Division Playoffs

GYMNASTICS            iiiiiiiiii  iiii I

·       Gold medallist

Overall, Salmon Cup International Open

1998, Fredericton New Brunswick

·       Gold – Coach

All Ontario High School Junior Men’s Gymnastics Team Champions, Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School, St. Catharines, Ontario

1998, Burlington, Ontario

·       Bronze Medallist

Overall, Ontario Provincials

1998 Mississauga, Ontario

·       Finalist          

Team Ontario, Ann Arbour Open

1997, Ann Arbour Michigan