Adam DixonHome Address: 47 Browning Road, Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 2GNNationality: British Full Clean Driving LicenseHome Phone: 01759306730 Mobile: 07988051201 Email: DixonA1@cf.ac.uk LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adamdldixon/

PERSONAL PROFILE – MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Mature and responsible prize winning MEng Mechanical Engineering student seeking a graduate placement from 2016. Native to Yorkshire and willing to travel internationally.

EDUCATION

Cardiff University, CardiffMEng in Mechanical Engineering (Sandwich Year in Industry) Expected 1st 2011-2016Modules include: Thermodynamics, Solid Mechanics, Dynamics, Electrical Technology, Manufacturing Systems Design, Computing, Materials and Manufacturing, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Applications, Professional Development, Fluid Mechanics, Design, Control and Instrumentation, Robotics and Image Processing, Waste Management, Commercializing Innovation, Automot ive Systems and Introduction to Economics, Law, Accounting And Management Science.Year 3 Dissertation - Creative Design Using Patent Analysis Using TRIZ and QFD to analyze Hydroponic systems patents to produce new innovations based on findings. Woldgate College 2008-20103 A Levels: Physics (A), Chemistry (B) and Mathematics (A)3 AS Levels: Biology (B), Further Mathematics (B), and General Studies (A)

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Syngenta, Huddersfield Manufacturing Plant, HuddersfieldStudent Engineer (2 years) 2010-2011, 2013-2014Enrolled on the E.D.T Year in Industry scheme and achieved a placement year with Syngenta and then came back during University sandwich placement year. Major projects managed were replacing obsolete control system loops onto PLC systems, gaseous leak detection using ultrasonic probes, led a shutdown routine which involved pressurizing process lines with nitrogen to locate CFC leaks, designed routine maintenance and spares systems for various kit, control & mechanical design and installation projects in various areas and plant system surveying.Dixon CAD Solutions – Cardiff University Enterprise Society 2014 EndDuring gap year placement I established this firm on a part time basis to provide computer aided design services to the UK, outsoucing work to Vietnam. From trading I have gained practical sales experience, worked with clients to provide them with the solutions they require and have managed CAD technicians to produce work. Ceased trading.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Peace of Mind Proofreading 2013+I founded Peaceofmindproofreading.com and developed the website through managing outsourcing and marketed services online. Gained academic experience in many diverse subjects and also sales and management experience from business management. Will cease trading in 2016 to focus on career. Student Ambassador 2014+ Working with Cardiff University Enterprise Society to develop enterprise awareness among students. My role is part of a team which publicise and market the society’s programmes and events, aiming to enthuse student for business entrepreneurialism and their career. Board Member of Friends of Roath Park 2011-2012Was Board Member of a council led volunteer group which was responsible for the running and maintenance of the local Roath Park, Cardiff.

RELEVANT SKILLS

Advanced IT SkillsExperience in: All Microsoft Office Software, HTML, SAP, AutoCAD, Patran and MATLAB. Experienced with computer hardware, components and software. Knowledge of FARO 3D laser scanning and pointclouds. Leadership and Management Was responsible for a group of contractors during placement and led them through the renovations I planned for the tight plant shutdown period. For my leak detection work I led a plant wide shutdown maintenance task to root out the CFC leaks. My Leadership and Management performance review was rated ‘Excellent’ by my Syngenta manager. Achieved PwC accredited Certificate of Management after 10 hours of training. Interpersonal Effectiveness Throughout my stay with Syngenta my role required me to interact with a diverse section of personnel. Socially confident when working in a professional environment. My manager reviewed my Interpersonal Effectiveness as ‘Excellent’ in my performance review. Achieved PwC accredited Certificate in Communication after 10 hours of training. Knowledge and UnderstandingMy roles required me to retain new information very fast and improve upon my prior knowledge. Control systems and design procedures were the first areas in which I developed my understanding. By