Daniel John Willis

PERSONAL PROFILEConfident, self-motivated and hardworking, able to work well under pressure in tough environments. Good communication skills with all ages. Able to work well as part of a team but am equally adept at completing tasks competently independently. Methodical and organised able to manage others and be time efficient.

EDUCATION2014-2015 MEng Mechanical Engineering (Hons): University of Portsmouth (Distinction/1 st ) Just finished my final year studying units including: Industrial Control Systems, Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Structural Application of Finite Elements, Structural Integrity, Multidisciplinary Group Project working in collaboration with Airbus space and defence to develop a new design for waveguides. Skilled in using multiple CAD software including: Creo/Pro engineer, AutoCAD and Ansys.2011-2014 BEng Mechanical Engineering, University of Portsmouth My dissertation looked into the design of a golf club driver, where different designs of the face can

have a different effect with the player’s ability, as well as potential new designs to improve the performance of the average golfer. Also a new method for testing the spring like effect was developed. Was able to present my designs confidently and clearly to visitors and lecturers.

Materials and manufacture: including labs in creep fatigue, CNC machining and injection moulding Thermodynamics and Energy: including heat transfer, pipe flow and Rankine and gas cycles. Solids and Dynamics: including Mohr's circle, shear stress and strain, bending moments Engineering Mathematics & Instrumental Control: including matrices and Laplace transformations Integrated Engineering & Business Project: Working in a group as a consultancy to improve a system

in the formula student car, as well as create a business plan so the product could be sold in the automotive market.

A Levels: Reigate Sixth Form College (2009-2011) Mathematics: B, Biology: B, Physical Education: C, Chemistry A.S level: DSports Leadership Award level 2

GCSE’s: Woodcote High School (2004 - 2009) 13 GCSE'S (A*-C) including A's in English, Maths, Science and French

SPECIFIC WORK EXPERIENCEMercedes Benz, Sydenham ( August 2011) Spent a week working at Mercedes Benz Sydenham, where I had the opportunity to gain first-hand experience, both in the practical and theoretical aspects of the company working with cars and vans. Shadowed technician and helped complete services and simple repairs Worked in the office dealing with customers and answering phones Worked in the parts room, keeping track of stock volumes and distribution

Ikon Office Solutions, Coulsdon (June 2008) Spent a week working at a re-manufacture and repair centre, servicing, cleaning and repairing photocopiers and printers. Here, I was able to gain a first-hand experience in dealing with mechanical and electrical machinery.

MOST RECENT EMPLOYERSSelf Employed: Personal Trainer (May 2014 - September 2014)

65 The Vale, Coulsdon, SurreyCR5 2AU

Tel: 07757328058 02086608729

Email: dan.willis@virgin.netNationality: English

Date of Birth: 15th January 1993

Designed and built a gym in the garage with my friend, where we trained ourselves and family friends Planning and organisation skills: preparing sessions specific to each client's needs and goals, creating

new and exciting ways to approach a session Time management skills: plan workouts that are effective for the time frame and keep myself

organised with personal with business situations Motivational and leadership: Help the client feel encouraged to do their best and have them be able

achieve what's asked of them

The Arc, Caterham: ( March 2012 - May 2013) Soft play Supervisor: Running soft play centre, including café and supervising private functions. The skills I have learnt from this include; Communication skills and problem solving by serving customers, and dealing with complaints. Punctuality by turning up to work on time. Teamwork skills by working in a team of up to 20 people at a time. Numeracy skills as I handle the money and cash up at the end of the day.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYERSSurrey Health and Racquets Club: ( November 2010 – September 2011) Lifeguard – Supervising and managing poolside. I acquired an up to date knowledge of first aid, which I am able to use in any environment.

M.C Perrin’s Green Grocers: ( March 2009 - August 2009) Sales Assistant - Working in the shop and at the market stalls, assisting customers and helping with large orders. I learnt good customer relations by serving and communicating with members of the public.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Duke Of Edinburgh Gold Award completed OCR National 1st award in ICT RLSS National Lifeguard Qualification Paediatric First Aid at Work Certificate Safeguarding vulnerable groups in conjunction with "The Arc" Enhanced CRB checked Held a full, clean UK Driving Licence for over 4 years

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS Enjoy playing sports, going to the gym and playing computer games giving me a high level of IT and

software skills. Played football from the age of 7 till present day, at different levels. Captain of my youth team for 2

years. A great deal of teamwork and leadership skills have been learnt from this. Training in the gym always me to constantly push myself and achieve new goals Part of the rackets society at Portsmouth for 4 years Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for the last 4 years Always had a keen interest in machinery, cars and technology and enjoy taking things apart to

understand how they work and repairing them

REFEREESUpon Request