Katherine Gutierrez
Geelong,Australia
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Western Region Coordinator - Geotechnical Engineer
LR Pardo & Associates Pty Ltd
01.2019 - Current
Geotechnical Engineer with five years of experience in the Australian construction and infrastructure sectors. Demonstrated expertise in conducting geotechnical investigations, analyzing soil and rock mechanics, and providing engineering recommendations to mitigate risks and ensure project success. Proficient in managing geotechnical aspects of diverse projects, from residential developments to large-scale infrastructure projects. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver solutions aligned with regulatory requirements and project goals. Seeking to leverage comprehensive experience and technical knowledge to contribute to the continued success of engineering projects in Australia.
Barista / Front of House
Skinny Dippers Café
06.2021 - 11.2022
Front of House / Supervisor
Bay City Burrito Pty Ltd
11.2017 - 07.2021
Barista / Front of House
Bacetto Chadstone
06.2018 - 12.2020
Education
BE (Geography & Environmental) -
Universidad De Ciencias Aplicadas & Ambientales (UDCA)
Bogota, Colombia01.2017
Skills
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Project Coordination
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Recordkeeping
- Meeting Coordination
Pastpositions
- Barista / Front of House, Skinny Dippers Café, 2021-06-01, 2022-11-01
- Barista / Front of House, Bacetto Chadstone, 2018-06-01, 2020-12-01
- Front of House / Supervisor, Bay City Burrito Pty Ltd, 2017-11-01, 2021-07-01
Currentaffiliations
- Engineers Australia - Member (MIEAust)
- Australian Geomechanics Society - Member
Recentprofessionaldevelopment
- Retaining Wall Design
- Webinar Geogrids and Geocomposites
- Exploring onsite stormwater detention and retention
- Temporary works management - Planning design and implementation
Engineeringprofessionalexpertise
Investigations for large civil engineering projects, including large residential/commercial developments, housing site classifications to AS2870, etc., Unbound granular pavements with asphalt or sprayed seal surfacing, including asphalt, geotextile seals, ultra-thin asphalt, etc. Rigid concrete pavements, industrial and hard standing areas. Supervision of earthworks and roadworks, including surface and subsurface drainage installation., Pavement deflection using Falling Weight Deflectometer and Light Weight Deflectometer. Pavement condition assessment.
Majorengineeringprojects
- Melton TAFE, Lead geotechnical engineer for the geotechnical investigation of the construction of a Melton TAFE within the City of Melton, 2024
- Jan Juc Creek, Lead geotechnical engineer for the geotechnical investigation for the reserve upgrade of the Jan Juc Creek reserve within the Surf Coast Shire, 2024
- VIVA Refinery, The design of safe working platforms and inspection of excavations for the upgrade of the Viva refinery at Geelong, 2023
- Mel11 and NextDC, The design of safe working platforms during the construction process of Mel11 and NextDC projects, 2023
- Harpley Town Centre, Lead geotechnical engineer for the continuous geotechnical investigation for the construction of a Woolworths and footing inspections within the Wyndham City Council, 2023
- Kororoit Creek Road, Level 1 supervision of works for a subdivision land within the Brimbank Shire Council, 2023
- St Ignatius College, Footing inspection for pad and strip footing construction for a secondary school development, 2022
- Hallam North Road, The design of safe working platforms for the upgrade of the Hallam North Road, 2022
- Dilapidation Report, Lead geotechnical engineer for the geotechnical investigation for the due diligence of a rural property, 2022
- Memorial Square Colac, Lead geotechnical engineer for the geotechnical investigation for the construction of Public Toilets for Colac City Council, 2022
- Station Street, Level 1 supervision of works for a subdivision land within the Whitehorse Shire Council, 2022
- Meredith-Shelford Road, Pavement investigation for widening and reconstruction of road for a rural road within the Golden Plains Shire Council, 2021
- Chatsworth Pavements, Pavement investigation and design of three roads in Chatsworth, Victoria, 2021
- Depilation Survey and test pit excavation along Lewis Street, Beveridge, Victoria, Geotechnical engineer for pavement investigation and design for a proposed construction, 2021
- Glenroy RSL Carpark, Geotechnical engineer for the geotechnical investigation for a proposed car park extension, 2021
Currentposition
Western Region Coordinator - Geotechnical Engineer, LR Pardo & Associates Pty Ltd, Geelong, Victoria, 2019-01-01, Present
Personal Information
Title: Site Engineer/ Geotechnical Engineer
Training
- WorkSafe WA, 2019-10-01
- Civil Contractors Federation Victoria, 2024-03-01
- Train Track Safety Awareness, 2024-03-01
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Barista / Front of House
Skinny Dippers Café
06.2021 - 11.2022
Western Region Coordinator - Geotechnical Engineer
LR Pardo & Associates Pty Ltd
01.2019 - Current
Barista / Front of House
Bacetto Chadstone
06.2018 - 12.2020
Front of House / Supervisor
Bay City Burrito Pty Ltd
11.2017 - 07.2021
BE (Geography & Environmental) -
Universidad De Ciencias Aplicadas & Ambientales (UDCA)