Clare Harrison124 Earlswood Road, Belfast, NI, BT4 3EB

E-mail: charrison14@qub.ac.uk Tel: 02890 657606 Mobile: 07801 584 623

2013 - 2017 Queen’s University Belfast, MEng (Hons) Product Design EngineeringModules studied to date;

Stage 3(2015/2016)

Design Project 3, Professional Studies 3, Product Design and Development Studies, Quality Management 3, Strength of Materials 3, Research Methods 3, Advanced Metal Based Materials , Polymer Materials 3.

Stage 2 (2014/2015)

Mathematics 2, Fluids and Thermodynamics, Solids and Structures 2, Dynamics 2, Manufacturing Technology 2, Design and Manufacturing 2, Design and Prototyping Projects 2, Computing 2, Polymer Properties for Design 2, Professional Studies 2, Employability Programme.

Stage 1 (2013/2014)

Electrical Engineering 1, Materials 1, Mechanical Design 1, Mathematics for Product Design, Statics 1, Engineering Design 1, Introduction to Product Design, Laboratory Programme 1, Product Design Methods and Practice, Creative Design Skills.

2006 - 2013 Bloomfield Collegiate School3 A-Levels, Technology and Design (A), Information Communication Technology (A), Mathematics (C)4 AS-Levels, Information Communication Technology (A), Mathematics (B), Technology and Design (B), Physics (C)10 GCSEs, Technology and Design (A*), English Language (A*), Religious Studies (A*), Mathematics (A), Additional Mathematics (A), Information Communication Technology (A), Chemistry (A), English Literature (A), German (A), Physics (B)

Education and Qualifications

Skills Profile

Self Motivation & Enthusiasm Product Design Engineering class representative 2014/2015. This entailed listening to issues within my class

relating to the course and attending regular meetings to voice these issues to the staff on behalf of my peers. 2014/2015.

Member of the Queen’s University of Belfast Engineering Society. 2013-present Work placement in Caterpillar NI Ltd Larne where I was part of a team of engineers designing and manufacturing

a generator container. I was tasked with editing previous models using CAD and creating a bill of materials for the specific container. I built the electrical circuit and the control panel using two-dimensional design programs and created a fascia for the container with instructions in French. I was also able to observe the executive board meetings to gain an understanding of project management in industry. January 2012.

Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers: IMechE. 2013 – present

Communication & Leadership My communication skills have developed through many presentations and meetings in front of my peers and

staff. Using different mediums, I have taken part in both group and individual exhibitions relating to my studies and to external topics whilst at school and during my time at university.

Dedicated member and leader at Urban Saints Ireland since 2007, for children aged 10-18. This involves communicating with other members of the leadership team, presenting to an audience on a regular basis and it has improved my communication skills with people of various age ranges.

University Badminton committee member 2013-present. This involves recruiting new members, team selections, management, leadership, coaching, working with international students, organising and hosting Varsities, an annual inter-university competition, managing money and resources for the club.

School Prefect 2012/2013, School Monitor 2008/2009, Technology and Design Mentor 2012/2013, Information Communication Technology Mentor 2012/2013. In all of these positions I was an advocate for the younger pupils in my school, outlining any problems or issues of the classes to staff members and facilitating staff by providing one on one help to pupils who were struggling with specific subjects. I also had extra responsibilities to fulfil alongside these duties which enabled me to learn time management and further my organisational skills.

Team Working

As part of my degree, small group work is required. During these projects I have developed my ability to work with a team as well as help build and encourage a team. It also enables me to gain experience working with various types of people. I have volunteered to plan meeting times to accommodate team members during projects which has benefited my organisational skills.

Member of QUB Badminton first team 2013- present. Joining the badminton team has also benefited my skills in interacting with international students as most of my team members are not from the UK.

Bloomfield Collegiate Badminton Team 2006-2013. Captain of my senior badminton team 2011-2013. Bloomfield Collegiate XI Hockey Team 2011-2013

Computer and Language Skills German GCSE (A) Information Communication Technology AS and A level (A) Proficient in the use of all Microsoft packages, E-mail, Solidworks, Powerpoint presentations.

Employment Summary

Five week product design internship with Innoview Design Studio in Nanjing, China. Aug-Sept 2015. Childcare for numerous families 2011-2013. This position of responsibility gave me opportunity to develop my

skills involving looking after others, negotiating, creativity, communication with different ages and work ethic as well as being able to help other families at the same time.

Achievements

Academic: Technology and Design GCSE award. Technology and Design and Information Technology A level awards 2013. Duke of Edinburgh: Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, May 2013. Badminton: Ulster and North Down Badminton League and Cup Winner 2012/2013. NI Badminton Youth Games and Belfast Regional Development Squad 2011, 2012. Ulster Schools Badminton Finals winners 2011, 2012. All Ireland Schools Badminton Finals third place (2011), second place (2012)Squash: Ulster Squash Representative 2009-2011Music: Grade 6 Alto Saxophone (Nov 2012). Grade 5 Piano (June 2009). Grade 5 Music Theory (June 2009)

Volunteering

Urban Saints Ireland Easter and Summer Camp leader 2012 – 2014 Astoria Kindergarden Volunteer 2012/2013 Church Sunday Club leader 2011-2013, Crèche leader 2011-2013, Youth Fellowship leader 2012/2013 Gilnahirk Presbyterian Christmas Charity Concert Volunteer 2012-present

Interests and Other Qualifications

Currently working towards Degree Plus Route A Overseas travel includes; Spain, Cyprus, France, USA (Pennsylvania, New York, Georgia, Florida). School Hockey

Tour - Hong Kong (2011), Inter-rail Europe trip (2014) - Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Czech Republic and Poland. England, Scotland, Ireland.

Whilst training for my Duke of Edinburgh Gold award, I gained a three star touring level in canoeing. Foster carer for thirteen years (1999-2012) Holder of a clean driving licence (March 2013-present) Bloomfield Collegiate School Choir and Concert Band 2006-2013. Collegium Choir 2011-2013

ReferencesMr Paul HermonProduct Design Tutor, Programme DirectorQueen’s University Belfast, BT7 1NN P.Hermon@qub.ac.uk / +44(0)28 9097 4499

Mr Graham Jewhurst MEng AMIMechEChairman of Urban Saints Ireland Steering Group36 Brentwood Park, Belfast, BT5 7LRoggifer@hotmail.com / +44(0)7801 969581