Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Zhiyan Sun

Zhiyan Sun

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Experienced civil engineer with a strong understanding of civil engineering principles and hands-on involvement in infrastructure projects. Key contributor in the design and successful implementation of residential and commercial developments. Proficient in project management and structural analysis, demonstrating deep knowledge of structural reliability, construction management, and concrete mechanisms.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Part-time Unit Lecturer

Engineering Institute of Technology
04.2023 - Current
  • Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Selected and designed course materials and curriculum to meet academic objectives.

Part-time Administrative Assistant

Victorian School of Languages
06.2019 - Current
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent administrative service through prompt responses to superior inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships with parents and teachers.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.

Part-time Undergraduate Engineer

MACA Ltd.
07.2022 - 11.2023
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering problems.
  • Exhibited a strong commitment to safety by adhering to established protocols and proactively addressing potential hazards in the workplace.
  • Implemented best practices throughout all stages of the engineering process, resulting in high-quality deliverables that consistently met or exceeded expectations.
  • Developed a solid understanding of industry trends through continuous self-improvement initiatives including reading journals and attending professional development events.

Cadet Site Clerk

Haicon Homes Pty. Ltd
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Maintained a safe and productive work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines, promptly addressing any hazards or non-compliance incidents.
  • Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to guidelines.
  • Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.

Casual Technician / Admin Officer

Hysoon Australia Pty Ltd
05.2016 - 07.2020
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively.

Education

Ph.D. - Civil Engineering

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
07-2025

Bachlor of Design - Construction Management

Melbourne University
Parkville, VIC
12-2021

Skills

  • Project management
  • Construction methodology validation
  • Quality control

  • 3D and parametric modelling
  • Microsoft Suit, Bluebeam, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc

Accomplishments

  • Golf Links Road Upgrade with Major Road Project Victoria.
  • Hall Road East Upgrade with Major Road Project Victoria.
  • Boronia Bridge, Bunnerong Bridge Digital Twin program with Transport Victoria, and Transport for NSW.

Certification

  • Driver's License
  • Construction White Card
  • TMD 3 (Traffic Management Designer - Practitioner)
  • Permission To Teach (PTT)


Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Part-time Unit Lecturer

Engineering Institute of Technology
04.2023 - Current

Part-time Undergraduate Engineer

MACA Ltd.
07.2022 - 11.2023

Cadet Site Clerk

Haicon Homes Pty. Ltd
10.2021 - 02.2022

Part-time Administrative Assistant

Victorian School of Languages
06.2019 - Current

Casual Technician / Admin Officer

Hysoon Australia Pty Ltd
05.2016 - 07.2020

Ph.D. - Civil Engineering

RMIT University

Bachlor of Design - Construction Management

Melbourne University
Zhiyan Sun