This document is a resume for Christopher Menzies-Wilson detailing his education and experience. He received a Masters in Engineering Science from New College, University of Oxford with First Class Honors. His technical experience includes projects designing an offshore wind turbine and testing a novel method of air injection. He also tutored math and physics and worked for New Zealand Post.

1. Christopher Menzies-Wilson
Mill House, Tredington, Near Tewkesbury, Glos, GL20 7BW
Email: kitmenzies@gmail.com, Tel: 07809 574 209
EDUCATION
Masters in Engineering Science (MEng), New College, University of Oxford. 2011 - 2015
• 1st
class Masters, 2:1 overall.
• Awarded the New College academic scholarship for all four years of study.
• Specialised in thermofluids, hydraulics and mechanical engineering.
St Edward’s School, Cheltenham. 2007 - 2011
• A-level: A*s in Maths, Further Maths and Physics. A in Chemistry. GCSE: 8A*s and 3As.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Final year project, design and test novel method of air injection to delay separation. 2015
• Project made extensive use of software such as LabView, SolidWorks and Matlab.
• Designed and built wind tunnel test rig from scratch. Gained experience with National
Instruments hardware, micro controllers, 3D printing and data analysis.
• Immensely enjoyed the research component and hope to continue this in industry.
Third year team project, design an offshore wind turbine. 2014
• Responsible for fluid dynamics and control system design.
• Gained significant insight into the necessary design process before construction.
Sybermat Bruxelles, factory assistant for Belgian engineering company. 2014
• Improved technical French to the point where I was given the opportunity to travel to
Germany with Sybermat’s head design engineer to act as an interpreter.
Helipebs controls ltd, design intern. 2013
• Tasked with designing, drawing and detailing mechanical components.
• Gained invaluable experience with SolidWorks and industrial design processes.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tutoring Maths and Physics and working for New Zealand post. 2016
• Teaching students aged 15 to 25 across a range of mathematical abilities and courses.
• Funded travelling and mountaineering thoughout Asia and New Zealand.
NUCO travel (ski holiday provider), French speaking incident support representative. 2014
• Acting as a contact point for injured students and French medical staff. Dealing with large
insurance claims for medical bills incurred due to injuries on the mountain.
• Managing large groups of students. Required to be proficient in French.
Setup Black Dog Projects Limited (www.bdbikes.co.uk). 2010 till present
• While at school I set up a company importing bike parts from China.
• My father took over the business when I left for university. I have stayed involved with the
company during my holidays as it continues to thrive.
OTHER SKILLS AND INTERESTS
IT: Proficient in Matlab and have pursued my own interests in C, C++ and Swift.
Experienced with SolidWorks, modelling and detailing to a high standard.
I am also comfortable with research tools such as Labview; National Instruments
hardware and micro controllers.
Language: English - native speaker, French - proficient.
Sport: Captain of University freestyle ski team competing at a national level.
Keen ski mountaineer, completing climbs and multi day tours in three continents.
Played for New College rugby and hockey teams throughout my degree.