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1. Timothy Hicks
timothy.stuart.hicks@gmail.com Ph: 0427 999 926
RESUME
TIMOTHY HICKS
Personal Details
Name: Mr Timothy Stuart Hicks
Address: 14 Sonia Street
Townsville, QLD, 4815
Australia
Telephone: 0427 999 926
Email: timothy.stuart.hicks@gmail.com
Date of Birth: 2nd
March 1987
Citizenship: Australian
Education
2005-2013 James Cook University
Townsville, Queensland
Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering - Physics)
2000-2004 Kirwan State High School
Townsville, Queensland
High School Certificate, Overall Position: 6
2. Timothy Hicks
timothy.stuart.hicks@gmail.com Ph: 0427 999 926
Employment History
Weighbridge Clerk
2014 June – November Wilmar, Victoria Mill Townsville, QLD
I operated the weighbridge machinery and data entry for the seasonal role of Weighbridge Clerk at
Victoria Mill. The role required attention to detail, good time management skills, data entry, and provided
me with some industrial experience.
Student Engineer
2012 June –September Queensland Rail Townsville, QLD
For a 3 month period I worked for Queensland Rail (government owned railway company). As a student
engineer I worked on a data analysis project looking at information from safety devices on the line
servicing the coal and other mining industries. The results of the project enabled management to show
their customers that certain safety devices were working well and in the best interests of the customers
and the rail network. I also was involved in parts of other projects to gain a broader understanding of the
business.
Independently solving and reporting of the project.
Communicating with a broad range of colleagues.
Presenting and discussing the outcomes of the project.
Store Person – Stock Replenishment Team
2010 August – 2014 June Kmart Townsville Townsville, QLD
The work involves a variety of tasks based around processing stock, from the deliveries to the shelves.
Being able to follow processes and being time conscious are skills that are required to complete the job.
Being conscious of daily tasks and completing them in a timely manner.
Supervising other staff to maintain schedules.
Training new staff.
Working effectively as part of a team.
Customer service.
Casual Teaching Staff
2008 – 2014 James Cook University Townsville, QLD
Since 2008 I have been involved with supervising some first year physics practicals. In 2014 I have
taken on tutoring a first year physics and second year maths subject.
Supervising groups of students.
Teaching and communication skills.
Personal Tutor
I have also tutored peers, friends and family, and high-school students in maths and physics on an
occasional basis over the years, sometimes as work, sometimes on a voluntary basis.
3. Timothy Hicks
timothy.stuart.hicks@gmail.com Ph: 0427 999 926
Volunteer Activities
Red Cross Blood Donor
An administrator at www.obernewtyn.net, a fan site for the works of the Australian author Isobelle
Carmody. It is the number one source for news and information regarding Ms. Carmody's works
with a large online user base. Tasks include:
-Maintaining the forums, checking for spam posts, etc.
-Occasional coding. Fixing/creating plugins and pages (HTML, PHP, MYSQL).
-Helping organise site events, and the monthly newsletter.
James Cook University Bicycle Users Group (2009).
Group Supervisor at 2008 Townsville Schools Science and Engineering Challenge.
Capabilities & Activities
Certificates
2012 Australian Red Cross Apply First Aid (HLTFA301C) (Level 2 First Aid with CPR)
2014 Australian Red Cross Perform CPR (HLTCPR211A)
2014 Enter and work in confined spaces (RIIOHS202A)
2014 Respond to Fire (DEFEO201C)
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and equivalents (OpenOffice, LibreOffice).
Basic Matlab knowledge.
Some experience with Finite Element Modelling, including ABAQUS, and ELFEN.
Basic knowledge of HTML, PHP, and MYSQL.
Quick to learn new programs.
Sports
Baseball (1998 - present) – Club and Representative teams.