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Ao (Sylvia) Zhang

Melbourne,Australia

Summary

Master of structures engineering graduate with one year individual within an experience; complex & multidisciplinary project. Proven ability to assist with design, geotechnical investigation, Structural design analysis, and document control. Committed to be part of the high performing teams in achieving the project goals. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner and communicate effectively with the team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead

icebreaker
Melbourne , VIC
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided outstanding customer service, maintaining strong customer relations
  • Resolved customer issues promptly and efficiently
  • Oversaw store housekeeping, ensuring a safe environment for both staff and customers
  • Manage BOH, maintain inventory accuracy, and improve work efficiency
  • Possessed in-depth knowledge of store's top products, mainstream market trends, and target customers,
  • allowing for strategic marketing adjustments and effective inventory management to maximize sales
  • Adjusted virtual merchandising based on sales reviews to promote top-selling items
  • Collaborated with the team and store manager to develop promotional strategies
  • Being part of a team, provided comprehensive training and support

Architectural Design Assistant Intern (Remote)

Gensler
Sydney, NSW
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Participated in reviewing architectural planning and design proposals, modifying architectural drawings to meet design specifications, and addressing design challenges
  • Contributed to various architectural design tasks, including main building, unit, facade, and landscape designs
  • Ensuring alignment with client requirements, and supported the resolution of technical issues during construction
  • Proficient in CAD and Modeling for architectural design, ensuring accuracy and innovation in design solutions
  • Collaborated with teams and communicated clearly with stakeholders to ensure project alignment
  • Provided feedback on designs created by other members of the design team
  • Organized files into appropriate folders according to project specifications

Project Management Assistant

AAK Timber Floors
Melbourne, VIC
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Conducted project site measurements and assisted with preparing accurate cost estimates
  • Managed project scheduling, ensuring timely follow-up on all project milestones
  • Oversaw the progression of project activities, coordinating with clients and suppliers to ensure alignment with timelines and requirements
  • Effectively communicated with the team and stakeholders, ensuring all project goals were met

Engineering Assistant

Inner Mongolia Planning & Architectural Design. Co. Ltd
Inner Mongolia, China
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with the feature survey team to conduct a survey of existing conditions in the project area
  • Coordinated with the geotechnical investigation team to carry out soil sampling and inspections on the site
  • Worked with the environmental consultant to prepare the Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Assisted the Project Manager in drafting Project Objective and Requirement documents
  • Collaborated with the planning and development team to provide school design and layout options
  • Organized design review sessions with the client and relevant stakeholders to analyze and compare design options; maintaining review comment registers and ensuring all comments were properly addressed of closed out
  • Assisted the Design Engineer in drafting construction drawings
  • Managed design drawings and documentation controls

Education

Master of Engineering Structures -

The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
07-2024

Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) -

The University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW
03-2023

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Skills

  • Professional Software: AutoCAD, SpaceGass, Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook

Projects

Engineering Capstone Project (Independent)

The University of Technology Sydney, NSW

  • Conducted an independent environmental engineering capstone project analysing the impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on urban air quality using time-series air pollution data.
  • Assessed variations in key air quality indicators (e.g. PM2.5, NO₂) and correlated trends with traffic reduction and changes in human activity patterns.
  • Applied data processing and statistical analysis techniques to support evidence-based conclusions on urban air pollution control and environmental policy implications.

Building Information Modelling (BIM) Project

The University of Melbourne, VIC

  • Developed integrated BIM models for MEP systems using Revit and performed clash detection to ensure coordinated, constructible design outcomes.
  • Produced detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimations directly from BIM models, improving cost accuracy and reducing manual calculation errors.
  • Conducted building energy simulations in Revit to optimise HVAC performance and support sustainable, data-driven design decisions.

Certifications

  • Civil Engineer (Engineers Australia Qualification)
  • White Card
  • Car Licence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Team Lead

icebreaker
10.2024 - Current

Architectural Design Assistant Intern (Remote)

Gensler
07.2024 - 10.2024

Project Management Assistant

AAK Timber Floors
06.2023 - 06.2024

Engineering Assistant

Inner Mongolia Planning & Architectural Design. Co. Ltd
06.2021 - 05.2022

Master of Engineering Structures -

The University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) -

The University of Technology Sydney

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Ao (Sylvia) Zhang