2007 - Presentbachelor of Engineering Majoring in Mechanical Engineering

2007 - Presentbachelor of Engineering Majoring in Mechanical Engineering

Resume- Adrian Horwood

Adrian Horwood

8 Kentucky CrescentOxenford QLD 4210

Mobile:0432 57 88 36

Email:

EDUCATION

2007 - PresentBachelor of engineering majoring in Mechanical Engineering

Queensland University of Technology

2006Diploma of Horticulture

Gold Coast TAFE

1994 - 1999Secondary EducationalInstitution

A. B. Patterson College

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2007 -PresentFabrication Team Leader Wizard Performance, Labrador QLD 4215

Wizard Performance supplies and installs extreme four wheel drive components. The business is also complimented with a fabrication workshop that designs custom off road racing and winch challenge vehicles.

Key responsibilities:

  • Fabrication of custom and extreme 4WD suspension components.
  • Fabrication of custom Chrome Molly roll cages, trays and side steps.
  • Complete build ups of competition and racing 4WD vehicles.
  • Assisting with the customisation and tuning of Fox Racing shocks.
  • Ensuring that all work completed is consistently to a high standard.

Key Achievements:

  • Provide inventive problem solutions to overcome difficult situations with individual projects.
  • Maintain focus and motivation in hot and dirty conditions.
  • Work effectively with fellow colleagues in tight workshop environments.
  • Spontaneous decisions to enable streamlined construction of the project.

Dec 2006 to 2010Horticulturist

BruntonHorticulture, Pacific PinesQLD 4215 Brunton Horticulture provides services for landscape maintenance, garden rejuvenations and makeovers.

Key responsibilities:

  • Construction of retaining walls, paving, garden and vegetable beds.
  • Property maintenance including pruning, mowing, brush cutting and hedge trimming.
  • Consulting with clients and advising them on the cultural requirements of their chosen plants.
  • Measuring and ordering the required amount of landscape material.
  • Hiring tools and machinery, where required to complete the job.

Key Achievements:

  • Able to work in a fast paced team so all jobs are completed within the given time frame.
  • Keeping the team motivated and happy during extended working periods.
  • Maintaining focus in hot and labour intensive conditions.
  • Acting in a professional manner and communicating courteously with clients.

Jul 2006 - Dec 2006Horticulturist Plant Management Company, Eaglefarm QLD 4009

The Plant Management Company provides horticultural services including, landscape maintenance, bushland rejuvenation, interior plantscapes and landscape enhancements to commercial enterprises, including Brisbane Airport.

Key responsibilities:

  • Brush Cutting of block frontages, street scapes and public ovals.
  • Operation of a deck mower in the mowing of street scapes, public ovals, culverts and drains.
  • Trimming of hedges and weeding public areas.
  • Removal of rubbish.
  • Working as a team memberto ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and consistently to a high standard.

2005General Workshop Hand Wizard Performance, Labrador QLD 4215

Wizard Performance supplies and installs extreme four wheel drive components. The business is also complemented with a fabrication workshop that designs custom off road racing and winch challenge vehicles.

Key responsibilities:

  • Fabrication of custom 4WD bull bars, side steps, roll cages and trays.
  • Assisting in the manufacture of suspension components.
  • Packaging and sending finished components.
  • General deliveries and pick ups.

Dec 2000 - Dec 2004Aftermarket Installation Technician Precise Car Audio, Labrador QLD 4215

Precise Car Audio supplies and/or install aftermarket accessories.

Key responsibilities:

  • Installation of auto and marine stereos, speakers and amplifiers.
  • Advising and installation of aftermarket gauges and neon car kits.
  • Fitting of car alarms and central door locking.
  • Installation of various performance parts including electronic boost controllers and turbo timers.
  • Able to complete tasks to a high standard in confined and often hot conditions.

INTERESTS

  • Scuba Diving and Snorkelling
  • Gardening and Vegetable Growing
  • The Fabrication of Motorsport Vehicles
  • Engineering Achievements

REFFEREES

Professional

Name:Mr Brent Davis

Company:Wizard Performance

Relationship:Proprietor of Wizard Performance

Email:

Mobile:0427 770 533

Name:Mr Paul Brunton

Company:Brunton Horticulture

Relationship:Proprietor of Brunton Horticulture

Email:

Mobile:0402 582 050

Personnel

Name: Mr Doug Redgewell

Relationship:Friend

Email:

Mobile:0438 791 177

Name:Chris Davis

Relationship:Friend

Email:0432 733 421

Mobile:

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