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Jack Guven
Perth,WA
Summary
I am a dedicated professional excelling as a civil engineer specialising in drainage and highway systems, and as a self-employed videographer and photographer. My analytical skills and commitment to sustainable infrastructure complement my creative ability to capture narratives, enabling innovative solutions in both engineering and visual storytelling.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil Engineer
Expedite Property Services
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Developed designs for complex and sustainable drainage networks ensuring compliance with design regulations and legislations in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
- Created structural specifications and designs for highways, including public and private footways, shared driveways and carriageways ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety standards.
- Created structural specifications and designs for carparks, and private industrial areas such as heavy goods vehicle access roads, with experience implementing ground improvement measures such as geogrids and lime stabilisation.
- Completed hydraulic modelling with supporting design and calculations for both foul and surface water networks using Causeway Flow, Microdrainage (Windes) and Site3D.
- Reduced construction costs by conducting value engineering assessments and identifying cost-effective solutions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination and timely delivery of projects.
Photographer and Videographer
Freelance
04.2021 - Current
- Working closely with individuals and businesses to capture and produce marketing content that can be used throughout all social media channels.
- Operating drones in restricted areas by obtaining special permissions and holding enhanced qualifications.
- Utilising a variety of editing software such as Davinci Resolve, Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Worked closely with producers to capture desired videos and photos for campaigns.
- Worked closely with social media personalities to script and capture both long and short form content with the aim of converting short form content views to long form content subscribers.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, ensuring the final product met or exceeded expectations.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing deadlines and maintaining excellent organisation.
Apprentice Civil Engineer
Norse Group LTD
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Developed designs for sustainable drainage networks ensuring compliance with design regulations primarily in the education and commercial sectors.
- Created structural specifications and designs for highways, including public and private footways, access roads and carparks, utilising ground stabilisation to improve poor ground conditions where necessary.
- Completed hydraulic modelling with supporting design and calculations for both foul and surface water networks using Causeway Flow, Microdrainage (Windes).
- Reduced construction costs by conducting value engineering assessments and identifying cost-effective solutions.
- Collaborated with internal and external multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination and timely delivery of projects.
- Developed flood risk assessment reports to ensure proposed developments were approved by local authorities.
Customer Service Supervisor
John Lewis & Partners
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Promoted a positive work environment through open communication channels, fostering team collaboration and high morale.
- Collaborated with other departments to address recurring customer concerns, improving overall service quality.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving escalated issues promptly and professionally.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services, effectively communicating changes to the team for improved customer service.
- Oversaw temporary teams of up to 20 employees at a time, organising working rota's and ensuring staff received timely breaks during shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Plymouth University
Plymouth, England07-2024
Higher National Diploma - Business Marketing And Economics
Exeter College
Exeter, England07-2019
Skills
- Photo editing
- Videography & Photography
- Adobe Photoshop
- Video editing
- Drone (FPV & Traditional)
- Social media
- Retouching and colour correction
- AutoCAD
- Hydraulic Modelling
- 2D and 3D Drainage design
- Site3D
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- EngTech (Engineering Technician) MICE, Institute Civil Engineers
Interests
Timeline
Civil Engineer
Expedite Property Services
05.2024 - 10.2024
Photographer and Videographer
Freelance
04.2021 - Current
Apprentice Civil Engineer
Norse Group LTD
08.2019 - 05.2024
Customer Service Supervisor
John Lewis & Partners
09.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Plymouth University
Higher National Diploma - Business Marketing And Economics
Exeter College
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