1. DAVID LIU
269 Selwyn Rd Home: (905) 237-5713
Richmond Hill, ON Cell: (416) 569-8126
L4E 0P6 dave430@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an drafting position with the opportunity to utilize current skill set and expand upon existing work
competencies
SUMMARY OF SOFT AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Soft Technical
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills with
experience in managing resources in multiple cities
- Possesses a positive attitude and enthusiasm for new
projects and tasks
- Notable leadership skills with the ability to work
unsupervised and make sound decisions
- Well developed in analytical, problem solving and
troubleshooting skills with experience in offering decisive
and thorough recommendations
- Strong interpersonal skills and works well in a team
environment
- Values responsibility, trust and reliability in personal and
work settings
- Derives satisfaction from taking on new challenging tasks
and producing quality detail-oriented results
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; verbally
bilingual in Mandarin
- Proficient in AutoCAD with
completed Certiport certification
(Autodesk Certified User)
- Proficient in MS Office, MS Excel,
MS PowerPoint and MS Words
with utilization in both educational
and corporate settings
- Intermediate knowledge of
Sap2000, Visual Basic and C++
software
- Valid Class “G” driver’s license
EDUCATION
AutoCAD Diploma with Honours April 2015 – May 2016
PCDI Canada via Ashworth College (Distance Learning)
GPA: 4.00
Civil Engineering, Bachelors of Engineering - Honours September 2007 – June 2011
Ryerson University
Dean’s Honours List
CGPA: 3.53
Bible Truth Church Service Full-Time Training August 2011 – July 2013
Full-Time Training in Anaheim, CA
RELEVANT PROJECTS AND NOTABLE COURSES
AutoCAD
- Diligently went through from the beginning to end of the textbook “Discovering AutoCAD 2012” while working
on the drawing projects at the end of each chapter to acquire a thorough understanding of each chapter
before moving on.
- Completed two final projects at the end of the textbook of two specific, disparate drawings. One being a
realistic example of a drawing in the architectural discipline - 4 Unit Apartment and the other being an
example of a mechanical drawing – Nozzle 950
Transportation Engineering and Capstone Project
- Performed a traffic impact study for the proposed development of a TTC extension at Finch and Keele
- Collaborated with a group of 6 to complete the project and presented the project with a strategy of
implemented changes necessary to the road network to successfully avoid increasing delays and traffic
generated by this new development and awarded first place for this project

2. - Executed a capacity and level of service analysis using the software Synchro to analyze and evaluate the
transportation flow and impact generated by the new development
- Developed traffic assessmentreports implementing road network changes whichincluded plans for rerouting
truck routes to identified petroleum stations and reducing traffic congestion during project phases
- Performed and delivered risk and issue analysis report with a focus on creating multiple alternative solutions
while factoring in economic, environmental, socio-economic and social dependencies
- Collaborated with Trans plan INC to ensure clear understanding of project goals, discuss and review weekly
project status updates and to manage additional important information
- Developed numerous progress reports and project status reports to identify any risks or issues and to provide
a clear plan of tasks for following phases
- Organized bi-weekly team meetings and coordinated communication between the project team, Trans plan
INC and the professor
Civil, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineering Courses
- Experimentally designed a new student center by incorporating sustainable features, which cut energy
consumption by 35%
- Conducted hydraulic conductivity measurements in the field and in the lab
- Successfully completed calculations in seepage theory, Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion, and shearing
strength of saturated soils
- Communicated with Engineering Professionals to refine writing, presentation, and problem-solving skills
- Effectively designed asphalt mixtures using Marshall and SUPERPAVE methods
- Completed calculations for highway design, structural concrete design, and structural steel designs to
enhance my knowledge base of multiple structural designs
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Capstone Project
- 1st
place in 2011 Capstone Project for the Transportation Engineering and Capstone Project
Institute Transportation Engineers (ITE) Competition
- 3rd
place in 2011 ITE Competition in Hamilton, ON
- Thorough recommendation from professor
Concrete Forming Association of Ontario Award
- Won Concrete Forming Association of Ontario Award in 2010 for clear academic standing and strong
experience in the construction industry
EXPERIENCE
Campus Outreach Coordinator August 2011 – September 2016
The Church in Toronto – Toronto, ON
- Performed as a Senior Mentor to numerous students which involved: taking the time to create a personal
relationship with each student, which allowed students to open up concerning their anxieties and worries and
engage in a patient and understanding mentorship
- Coordinated and recorded minutes of meetings regarding various activities including outreach programs on
university campuses, hosting bible studies to nurture student’s Christian life and personal life
- Excelled at public speaking on a daily basis to groups of students and engaged in various conversation topics
Filing Clerk June 2009 – July 2011
Inter-Action Rehabilitation Inc. – Toronto, ON
- Developed simplified excel directory to create a highly organized and efficient environment for staff
- Managed numerous file types and performed daily detail-oriented tasks to ensure accuracy
- Maintained personal integrity by keeping sensitive materials confidential when filing and handling patient files
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST