My Resume - November 2001

MACY CHEUNG

Job Objective	A full-time E.I.T. position with a special interest in municipal infrastructure engineering and water resources.
Skills Summary	Laboratory experiments in Geotechnical and Hydraulic Engineering, and Data Sampling of Water, Soil, and Air Working knowledge in surveying; WHMIS Adaptable, reliable, self motivated, responsible, fast-learner Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills Capable of working effectively alone or in a team
Computer Skills	Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, VISIO; Corel Draw, Quattro-Pro; Lotus Notes AutoCAD, MicroStation, VISIO Tech.; C++, JavaScript, Maple EPANet, WaterCAD, H2ONET; XP-SWMM, SewerCAD, PCSWMM Visual MODFLOW, Flowpath, Flonet, Tecplot, Grid Builder, Aquifer, Plume2D, WATFLOW
Education	Honours Co-op Bachelor of Applied Science, Environmental Engineering (Civil), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, September 1998 � 2003
Relevant Projects	Design of Urban Water Systems (2003) � Full design of a subdivision for the University�s North Campus site; includes design of streets, watermains, and sanitary and storm sewers. Fourth-Year Project (2003) � Design of treatment system for the reduction of fecal coliform in produce irrigation water; first place winner for Task 14 of the 2003 WERC competition.

Work History

2002, May-August & 2001, September-December Municipal Engineering Assistant
MacViro Consultants Inc., Markham, Ontario

Modelled water distribution systems for new subdivision developments using WaterCAD
Produced cost estimate of all projected water and wastewater projects in the Region of York over the next 30 years
Assisted in initial design and revised specifications for several major watermains and sanitary sewers
Analyzed water consumption rates to determine the capacity of septic tanks in a golf course to determine contamination and leakage source
� Evaluated and reviewed oil contamination in a Pickering Nuclear Plant construction-material-only landfill site and mapped probable contaminant pathways

2001, January-April Infrastructure Data Analyst
City of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

Analyzed over 2500 water main breaks that have occurred in the last three decades; work term report
Calculated model parameters such as population densities and consumer consumption rates for sewer network modelling simulations.
Calculated drainage areas for sewer pipe capacity and usage for use in new subdivision development.
Created and updated database for water main break reports in order to determine where main failures are most likely to occur.

2000, May-August Environmental Engineering Assistant
The Corporation of the City of Brantford, Brantford, Ontario

Launched the City�s first electronics recovery pilot project; work term report (mark ?89%)
Completed recycling program audits for all (91) participating multi-residential locations
Produced statistical reports related to recycling and waste disposal

1999, September- December Engineering Assistant
City of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

Received certificate for passing examination on trenching safety and traffic control; 95%
Collected and converted sewer data for four downtown drainage areas using different plans and reports .
Verified missing and conflicting data during field work; inspected manholes.
Estimated cost for reconstruction of roads and sewers.

1999, January-April Intranet Graphic Designer
TD Bank Financial Group, Toronto, Ontario

Designed, created, implemented, and maintained graphics and framesets for over 30 departments
Produced 15 banner ads; maintained banner rotations
"The Most Effective Banner Ads? work term report
Tested and documented necessary procedures and information on various issues pertaining to colleagues and future graphic designers
Trained succeeding co-op student in 2 days

1994 - 1996 Music Teaching Assistant (volunteer)
Pearl Hsu, Toronto, Ontario

Supervised more than 20 children annually (ages 5-10)
Assisted in teaching rhythm, singing, dancing, and instrumental music
Administered in performances

Relevant Courses
Lab Analysis & Field Sampling Techniques
Advanced Mathematics (Modelling)
Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics

Geotechnical Engineering
Environmental Economics
Physical Hydrogeology

Extra-curricular Activities and Interests

Piano �V completed Grade 7 Royal Conservatory of Music examination with Honours

Independent project �V in the process of designing and building a fountain using a hydraulic ram pump

Travel, creating web pages

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2002, May-August & 2001, September-December	Municipal Engineering Assistant MacViro Consultants Inc., Markham, Ontario Modelled water distribution systems for new subdivision developments using WaterCAD Produced cost estimate of all projected water and wastewater projects in the Region of York over the next 30 years Assisted in initial design and revised specifications for several major watermains and sanitary sewers Analyzed water consumption rates to determine the capacity of septic tanks in a golf course to determine contamination and leakage source � Evaluated and reviewed oil contamination in a Pickering Nuclear Plant construction-material-only landfill site and mapped probable contaminant pathways
2001, January-April	Infrastructure Data Analyst City of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Analyzed over 2500 water main breaks that have occurred in the last three decades; work term report Calculated model parameters such as population densities and consumer consumption rates for sewer network modelling simulations. Calculated drainage areas for sewer pipe capacity and usage for use in new subdivision development. Created and updated database for water main break reports in order to determine where main failures are most likely to occur.
2000, May-August	Environmental Engineering Assistant The Corporation of the City of Brantford, Brantford, Ontario Launched the City�s first electronics recovery pilot project; work term report (mark ?89%) Completed recycling program audits for all (91) participating multi-residential locations Produced statistical reports related to recycling and waste disposal
1999, September- December	Engineering Assistant City of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario Received certificate for passing examination on trenching safety and traffic control; 95% Collected and converted sewer data for four downtown drainage areas using different plans and reports . Verified missing and conflicting data during field work; inspected manholes. Estimated cost for reconstruction of roads and sewers.
1999, January-April	Intranet Graphic Designer TD Bank Financial Group, Toronto, Ontario Designed, created, implemented, and maintained graphics and framesets for over 30 departments Produced 15 banner ads; maintained banner rotations "The Most Effective Banner Ads? work term report Tested and documented necessary procedures and information on various issues pertaining to colleagues and future graphic designers Trained succeeding co-op student in 2 days
1994 - 1996	Music Teaching Assistant (volunteer) Pearl Hsu, Toronto, Ontario Supervised more than 20 children annually (ages 5-10) Assisted in teaching rhythm, singing, dancing, and instrumental music Administered in performances