1. G e o r g e C h a n g
Skills
 Trained in Java, Python and Matlab; solid understanding of object-oriented programming
 Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
 Working knowledge of technical report writing
 Excellent communication and linguistic skills; fluent in Mandarin in compliment to English
 Fast learner; mastered music notation software in 2 weeks to strengthen composing hobby
Work Experience
Page 2014–15
Toronto Public Library
 Modified book-shelving procedure and managed work schedule to maximize efficiency during busy hours
 Provided operational assistance to customers, librarians and administrative personnel
 Operated check-in equipment
Music Senator (Department Volunteer) 2011–15
North Toronto Collegiate Institute
 Demonstrated exceptional leadership as co-director of open house event for visiting students
 Tutored peers in music theory; condensed curriculum to 2 lessons
 Organized, managed and distributed all rehearsal sheet music for orchestral ensembles on a weekly basis
 Wrote and programmed 12-minute musical piece; work performed at annual school concert in 2015
 Raised over $300 in fundraising initiatives for the music department
Day Camp Volunteer 2012, 2013
Chinese Evangelical Church of Toronto
 Roles include leader of arts and crafts activities and small group leader during a full-time, week-long program
Projects
Water Softening & Quality Working Group Ongoing
 Collaborating in team of 10 to design and build fully-functioning ion exchange water softener
 Consulted scientific journals and research articles to formulate prototype mechanisms and designs
 Maintained frequent correspondence with supervising professor and teammates
Projects for Computer Programming Course 2014, 2015
 Worked in team of 3 to design and program 2 flash games in Java
 Wrote and debugged majority of code related to gameplay, demonstrating outstanding problem-solving skills
Education
Candidate for 2015–present
Bachelor of Applied Science
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
 Nanotechnology Engineering
 Entrance scholarship
High School Diploma 2011–15
North Toronto Colligate Institute, Toronto, ON
 Averaged over 90% throughout all grades
 Ontario Scholar Certificate
 ‘2015 Music of the Year’ trophy and scholarship
Interests
 Composing and arranging music
 Cross-country running
 Troubleshooting software
 Fiction writing and films
y63chang@uwaterloo.ca
(416) 527-0929