Christopher Strickland is a recent graduate with a 1st class degree in motorsport technology from the University of Hertfordshire seeking a graduate job. He has strong skills in creativity, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving and time management developed through university projects. His education includes CAD, FEA and motorsport technology courses. He has volunteer experience in motorsport and Formula Student projects.
1. Christopher Strickland
Home: 12 Legarde Avenue, Anlaby Road, Hull, HU4 6AP
Home: 01482563782
Mobile: 07572171083
Email: Christopher.Strickland24@googlemail.com
Profile
I am a highlymotivated1st
classdegree graduate whohasfinishedadegree atthe Universityof
Hertfordshire inmotorsporttechnology.Lookingforamentallystimulatinggraduate job tochallenge my
creativity,problemsolvingandtime managementskills thatI have developedduringmytime working
withinthe UH Solarproject.
Throughoutmydegree Isuccessfullymanagedthe highdemandsof myindividual modules andother
commitments,leavingme withthe abilitytotime manage,self-motivateandworkunderstress.During
universitymyabilitytoanalysisthe taskathand thrivedasI couldquicklyunderstandthe detailsinabrief
and act uponthem.ThishelpedmyteamworkingskillsasIcouldrelaywhatI understandtoother
memberssothat theycouldbetterunderstanditthemselvesandthe projectcouldprogresstothe next
stage. I am reliable andhave anatural abilitytolead groupprojectsandI am veryeagerto learnall that I
can about the worldof mechanical engineering.
Key Skills
Creativity –Duringone of mymany teambaseduniversitymodules,the teamthatIwas workingin
had a problemof notbeingable tothinkof a lockingmechanismtoholddownpartof the project,
duringthistime lotsof complex ideaswhere thoughtoff.HoweverIhadthought of a verysimplistic
designthattooklittle tono efforttoimplementandsavedthe teamhoursof time of
manufacturingthe newlockingmechanismwhichwasimplemented.That’swhywhenIturnupto
teammeeting,Imakingsure Iam thinkingfluidlytohelp give ideasandadaptfellow college’s
concepts.
Team player- For teambasedmodulesatuniversity,forinstance duringadesignproject,Iwould
make sure that everymeetingIturneduptoduringthe designphase Ihadan ideaor a plan of what
the team can do nextmakingsure notto respectothersviewsandmake sure thatif I was needed
doinganothersectionof the projectIwas available.
Natural Leader- Duringuniversitygroupprojects,forinstance duringameetingforamodulesteam
task,the groupwouldoftenlooktowardsmyselfforthe final decisiononwhatroute totake,
withoutme needingtoassertmyself asthe leaderorbe chosen.
Problemsolvingandadaptability- logical anddecisivethinkerwithastrongabilitytoplanout
events,Forinstance duringmyself-educatedtimeatCranfieldUniversity,whenIwasplaced
amongcollege studentstoperformagrouptask, I ensuredthatwe were clearonwhat the task
was,had a coherentplanof action inplace. I am quickto assessa developing situationand
formulatingaplanof action to workforwardand continue the project.
Time Management– At universityIhadtohave a cleartime managementplan,asduringmyfinal
yearI had to balance not onlymydifficultthirdyearmodulesthat involvedaheavilyteambased
orientedmodulethatrequiredmultiple meetingsaweekwithapresentationrehearsal,butIalso
had to make sure that I didnot fall behindinmyfinal yearproject.Itherefore hadtohave a plan
for howto juggle all mymodules,prioritisingwhere necessary.
3 Year Universityknowledge of Catia,CADandhad experience withFEA.Havinglearnedfromthe
lectureshowtouse the software,itwasincludedinmyassignmentsforComputeraideddesign,I
was allocatedtodesignand model upa large proportionof a pro jectusingthe CatiaSoftware.
Education Relatedto Engineering
Universityof Hertfordshire,Hatfield- BScHonours in Motorsport Technology (Automotive Engineering)
(2013 to2016) Graduating witha First Classwith Honours.
2. FYP:
ProjectTitle - Designanddevelopmentof asolarpoweredvehicle forthe worldsolarchallenge:SolarCells
and Lights
IntroductiontoDesignforTechnologists MaterialsandElectrical Technology
EngineeringStatistics MathematicsforEngineering
ComputingforBusiness&Technology Mechanical Experimental Engineering
Introductionto ManufacturingTechnology Automotive Electrical Systems
ComputerAidedDesign EngineeringOperational Management
ComputerAidedManufacture Simulation &AnalysisTechniques
Vehicle Design InstrumentationandControl Systems
CareerSkillsDevelopment Motorsport andAutomotive Technology
CareerPlanning ThermofluidExperimental Engineering
Productand Project Management Vehicle Aerodynamicsand Design
Automotive Chassis&PowertrainTechnology Motorsport Technology
AerodynamicsandEngine DesignforMotorsport
Race Car BodyEngineering CareersPortfolio
3 Day Course at CranfieldUniversityonManufacturing.Duringthisopportunityat Cranfield
UniversityIhadto leada group of college studentsonadesignprojecttocreate an Eco friendly
shoppingtrolleywhichrequiredbrainstormingsessions,usingthe free software,google sketchto
create the designandthenfinishedwithapresentationof the Ecofriendlyshoppingtrolleytothe
restof the studentsthere andto accompanyinglecturersfromthe university.
VolunteerWork
VolunteerworkingwithTeamBMRand Tour De Force in the BritCar 24hr of Silverstone (04/2015).
I was a pitassistantforthe teamdoingjobslike cleaningtyre andrunningforsupplies,aswell as
helpingsetupthe pitgarage andthe removal of all equipment.
Volunteeringforthe Universityof Hertfordshire FormulaStudentProjectinthe manufacturing
Department,WorkingonUH16 FormulaStudentcar, alongwithmycolleagueswe were setthe task
of striping,repair,rebuildingandrunningof a testcar (09/2013-05/2015).
Other Education Experiences
Wyke SixthformCollege 2010 – 2013
Hull
Level 3 SubsidiaryDiplomainIT Merit AS Electronics B
AS AppliedScience C A Level Mathematics C
A Level Physics D
SydneySmithHigh 2005 – 2010
Hull
10 GCSE A-C
Level 2 National Certificate inICT Merit Mathematics B
English C Science A
Interests
Motorsport: Keenmotorsportenthusiast,attended multiplemotorsporteventsaroundthe UKincluding
the firstroundof the 2013 Formula1 inAustralia andthe 2015 Le Man 24hr. I was part of the Motorsport
Societyatthe Universityof Hertfordshire andamemberof the electriccar club E-Car Club.
Badminton:Playedforthe AvenueBadmintonClubinHull,was Captainof bothmen’sandmixedteams
from2010-2012, formally firstsquadat the Universityof Hertfordshire.
Computers:Verykeenon lookingintohowcomputersworkandlearninghow the tipsandtrickto building
on so I can progressandbuildmyownin the future.Currentlyinvolvedwithfriendsinalongtermdesign
and developmentof afighting robotto compete inrobotwars.
3. Football:Avidwatcherof the premierleague andsupporterof Hull cityhavingbeentomultiple Wembley
and home matches.
Additional Information
CategoryB Driverslicence
UniversityOf Hertfordshire:
Dr. Soodamani Ramalingam
SeniorLecturer
School of EngineeringandTechnology
Universityof Hertfordshire
College Lane Campus,
Hatfield,
AL10 9AB
Ph: +44(0)1707 284130
Fax:+44(0)1707 284177