Eden Colen
Brisbane
Summary
As a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate student, I am seeking opportunities to gain hands-on experience in real-world engineering environments. I am passionate about applying problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, and teamwork to contribute to innovative projects that improve processes and ultimately improve peoples lives. I am eager to develop specific mining-industry knowledge and learn about the sustainable development of the mining industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Arnotts Biscuits Factory
Virginia
01.2025 - 02.2025
- 6 weeks shadowing experienced engineering Project Managers to gain skills around project timelines, procurement and implementation.
- Learnt how to communicate and problem solve effectively within a team to work together towards a unified goal.
- Assisted in optimizing manufacturing processes by identifying areas for efficiency and quality improvements.
- Worked within a multidisciplinary team to plan the implementation of new factory equipment with minimal downtime.
Casual Employee
Macpac
Windsor
03.2024 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service, assisting customers with product selection of technical outdoor gear to suit their needs.
- Worked effectively in a team-oriented environment, ensuring smooth store operations, maintaining merchandise displays and a packing online orders.
- Developed problem-solving and adaptability skills by handling customer questions, resolving issues, and working in a fast-paced retail setting.
Shift Supervisor
Red Rooster
Ashgrove
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Led and supervised a team of approximately 6 during busy shifts, ensuring efficient operations, high-quality service, and staff coordination to meet customer demands.
- Developed quick thinking and problem-solving skills by handling unexpected challenges, such as staff shortages, food shortages and high-volume orders, while maintaining smooth workflow.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively, balancing customer service, team delegation, cooking timings and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
Army Familiarization Work Experience
Australian Defence Force
Enoggera, QLD
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Gained insight into the different units and regiments on the Enoggera Barracks and the lifestyle in the defence force.
- Participated in physical and mental team building actives.
- Gained discipline, respect and punctuality experience in a military environment.
High School student tutoring service
Self Employed
The Gap, QLD
01.2024 - Current
- Provided personalized tutoring in mathematics, physics, and biology, helping students improve problem-solving skills and academic performance.
- Developed strong communication and leadership abilities by explaining complex concepts clearly and adapting teaching methods to suit individual learning styles.
Soccer coach for UpSkill Clinic
The Gap Football Club
The Gap
03.2023 - 11.2023
Soccer Player (FQPL 2 Womens)
The Gap Football Club
The Gap
04.2022 - Current
Opens women second grade cricket captain
Valleys Districts Cricket Club
09.2021 - 01.2023
First/ Second Grade Women’s Cricket Player
Valleys District Cricket Club
09.2019 - 01.2023
School Science Ambassador
University of Queensland
The Gap, QLD
01.2022 - 12.2022
Queensland Country Representative Cricket Team
Queensland Cricket
04.2022 - 04.2022
Brand Ambassador
Adidas Cricket
09.2020 - 03.2021
U16 Division 1 soccer captain
The Gap Football Club
The Gap
04.2019 - 08.2021
Soccer Referee
The Gap Football Club
The Gap
03.2019 - 03.2020
Dux of Grade 7
Chanel College Gladstone
Gladstone
01.2018 - 01.2018
School Captain
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Gladstone
01.2017 - 12.2017
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
QUT
Brisbane, QLD12-2027
High School -
The Gap State High School
12.2023
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Rapid Skill Acquisition
- Flexible Problem Solving
- Organizational skills
- Diligence
- Committed Team Member
- Basic AutoCAD skills
- Reliability and punctuality
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports – Soccer, Cricket, Gym
- Cooking and Baking
- Reading
- Hiking and Camping
Awards
- QUT Executive Deans' Commendation for Academic Excellence, 01/01/24
- Principles Academic Award, 01/01/23
- Principles Academic Award, 01/01/22
- Principles Academic Award, 01/01/21
- Principles Academic Award, 01/01/20
- Principles Growth Award, 01/01/23
- Principles Growth Award, 01/01/22
- Principles Growth Award, 01/01/21
- Principles Growth Award, 01/01/20
- Dux of Grade Seven, 01/01/18
- School Captain in Grade Six, 01/01/17
Certification
- First Aid Certificate (2022)
- Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways (2021)
- Certificate I in Information, Digital Media and Technology (2021)
- AIS Community Coaching General Principles course (2020)
- AIS High Performance Decision Making course (2020)
- Laws of the Game on FFA Refereeing Training (2020)
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Arnotts Biscuits Factory
01.2025 - 02.2025
Casual Employee
Macpac
03.2024 - Current
High School student tutoring service
Self Employed
01.2024 - Current
Soccer coach for UpSkill Clinic
The Gap Football Club
03.2023 - 11.2023
Army Familiarization Work Experience
Australian Defence Force
09.2022 - 09.2022
Soccer Player (FQPL 2 Womens)
The Gap Football Club
04.2022 - Current
Queensland Country Representative Cricket Team
Queensland Cricket
04.2022 - 04.2022
School Science Ambassador
University of Queensland
01.2022 - 12.2022
Opens women second grade cricket captain
Valleys Districts Cricket Club
09.2021 - 01.2023
Shift Supervisor
Red Rooster
01.2021 - 01.2024
Brand Ambassador
Adidas Cricket
09.2020 - 03.2021
First/ Second Grade Women’s Cricket Player
Valleys District Cricket Club
09.2019 - 01.2023
U16 Division 1 soccer captain
The Gap Football Club
04.2019 - 08.2021
Soccer Referee
The Gap Football Club
03.2019 - 03.2020
Dux of Grade 7
Chanel College Gladstone
01.2018 - 01.2018
School Captain
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
01.2017 - 12.2017
High School -
The Gap State High School
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
QUT