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Richard Luo

Auckland

Summary

I am a final-year engineering student with an astounding passion for Civil Engineering. I work well in teams and also enjoy working independently. I like to seek challenges and enjoy solving problems, which is why I want to become an engineer. I like maintaining a good working environment and approaching tasks with high standards, efficiency and professionalism.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Civil Engineering Intern

John Filmore Contracting (JFC)
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Worked on the Colin Dale park redevelopment project involving the construction of a new carpark, subsoil and swale drainage, earthworks and new pedestrian footpath.
  • Assisted with site inspections and inductions to sub-contractors.
  • Reading design plans/drawings and general assistance to engineers and ground crew.
  • Conducting quality assurance such as Clegg test, pre-pour inspections and Shear Vane test.
  • Using the GPS Rover to measure heights and doing As-Builts.

Surveyor Assistant

R J Koenders Surveying Ltd
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Setting up a theodolite, tripod and other survey equipments.
  • Assisting the surveyor with boundary, topographic and traverse land surveys for subdivision projects.
  • Assisting the surveyor in fixing the buildings and ensuring the height of the building is under council's approval.
  • Improved team working and communication skills.

Customer Service Officer

ASB Bank
12.2020 - 11.2023
  • Helping customers with daily banking needs including account openings and ensure their needs are satisfied.
  • Working in a team to resolve concerns with banking products or services.
  • Process legal applications such as Power of Attorney and Deceased Estates.
  • Improved customer service skills.

Visitor Host

New Zealand Maritime Museum
03.2018 - 02.2019
  • Community & Volunteer Experience

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), BE - Civil Engineering

University of Auckland

High School Diploma -

Green Bay High School
Auckland, NZ
12.2020

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Packages
  • Time Management
  • QGIS software
  • Teamwork
  • GPS-X
  • Problem Solving
  • CAD (Autodesk)
  • Communication
  • Class 1 Full driving licence

Academic Projects

Capstone Project - Geotechnical Team Leader

  • Worked in a team to solve the real life flooding problem in the Newmarket Campus.
  • Prepared formal engineering reports and a team presentation.
  • Lead the geotechnical team to solve technical problems.
  • Helped me to improve my leadership, management and team working skills.


Final Year Research Project

Use of photogrammetry to evaluate concrete crack size.

  • Prepared a formal research report and academic poster.
  • Analysed and interpreted test data.
  • Worked independently and also in a team to simulate test data.
  • Presented test data to project supervisors in a professional manner.

Hobbies

  • Social Futsal
  • Football
  • Gym


Reference

References available upon request.

Timeline

Civil Engineering Intern

John Filmore Contracting (JFC)
11.2023 - 02.2024

Surveyor Assistant

R J Koenders Surveying Ltd
10.2022 - 02.2023

Customer Service Officer

ASB Bank
12.2020 - 11.2023

Visitor Host

New Zealand Maritime Museum
03.2018 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), BE - Civil Engineering

University of Auckland

High School Diploma -

Green Bay High School
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