Woodworking
ALEX WAITITU
Civil Engineer
Nairobi
Summary
Civil Engineering Intern with consistent experience in structural engineering support. Skilled at creating detailed work plans and reviewing technical documents.
Highly adept with AutoCAD, information ordering and mathematical reasoning. Solid background in woodworking and machine operation as well as hand-crafting wood products. A keen interest in the potential of engineered wood as a sustainable construction material.
A candidate who seeks to maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
An organized and reliable candidate with a positive attitude. Versed in leveraging collaboration and communication and willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Structural Engineering Intern
Directorate of Public Works, Kiambu
KIAMBU
07.2022 - Current
- Provide technical documents to plan work and address concerns for on-going projects.
- Assist with graphical representations of civil structural designs.
- Evaluate specifications for facilities design to determine compliance with standards.
- Visit project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Adhere to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Create, print and modify drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Interpret technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.
Civil Engineering Intern
State Department for Public Works, Upper Hill
Nairobi
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Accompanied senior technical staff for on-site inspections during construction, learning how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
- Provided technical documents to plan work and address concerns for on-going projects.
- Introduced to standard office procedures.
- Read and interpreted Architectural/Civil Engineering drawings.
- Prepared Civil and Structural Engineering drawings in AutoCAD.
- Prepared Bills of Quantities and Cost Estimates for Civil Engineering projects.
Woodshop Manager
Milele Timber & Hardware
Nairobi
01.2016 - 04.2020
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Identified areas for business improvements and utilized client feedback to drive developments. Attained a 200% sales growth in just under one year.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
- Set up and safely operated woodworking equipment, jointers, routers, table saws and belt sanders.
- Planned workflow and material usage to provide efficient time management and access to materials.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Nairobi
Nairobi,Kenya 09.2017 - Current
Skills
Structural Drafting
undefinedAccomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 4 staff members at a local woodshop.
- Successfully served as the youth treasurer [3yrs] at the local church.
- Collaborated with team of Engineers and Architects in the development of Kinanie Leather Industrial Park.
- Spear-headed a blood donation drive in 2019 at Riruta, Nairobi.
Certification
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
Interests
Soccer
Scrabble
Computer Technology
DIYs and Paper Crafts
CNC Programming
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
I think that only daring speculation can lead us further and not accumulation of facts.
Albert Einstein
Timeline
Structural Engineering Intern
Directorate of Public Works, Kiambu
07.2022 - Current
Civil Engineering Intern
State Department for Public Works, Upper Hill
07.2021 - 08.2021
Certified [AutoCad Drafter], [Bell Institute]
09-2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Nairobi
09.2017 - Current
Woodshop Manager
Milele Timber & Hardware
01.2016 - 04.2020
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
11-2015
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
12-2011
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