About
THOMAS SURRIDGE
Contact Address: 8 Petrale Court, Mountain Creek, QLD 4557
Mobile Telephone: 0478 545 655
Email: thomas.surridge@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tsurridge
Nationality: British Citizen
PROFILE
A skilled engineering graduate qualified with a First-class degree in MEng Bioengineering. Seeking rewarding causal employment in Sydney to supplement funds on a Working Holiday Visa (sub 417).
✓ Full UK driving license
✓ RSA qualified
✓ Extensive customer service, hospitality and retail experience
✓ Punctual, presentable and reliable. Very flexible with working hours.
✓ Available to start immediately
My extensive extra-curricular experience and work history shows a strong adaptability to new and unfamiliar challenges. My personal qualities exemplify an ambitious, motivated and high achieving individual who functions well in high-pressure situations and is a strong leader and communicator.
EMPLOYMENT & WORK EXPERIENCE
Sep. 2015 – Nov. 2015
Kitchen Hand and Delivery Driver – Domino’s Pizza, Sittingbourne, UK
A part time role involving the efficient preparation and delivery of orders by car, dealing face to face with customers and cash-handling. The role required me to be trustworthy, punctual and be highly presentable to maintain the reputation and ethos of the Domino’s brand.
Jul. 2015
– Oct. 2015
Medical Imaging Research Intern – Michelson Diagnostics Limited, Maidstone, UK
A full time paid internship position with a medical device company specialising in state-of-the-art OCT imaging equipment for the non-invasive diagnosis of non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs). The position involved conducting novel research in dermatology to further understand and extend the application of the medical imaging technology.
Jun. 2014 -Aug. 2014
Recruitment Research Associate – RHL Recruitment Holdings Limited, Ashford, UK
A full time, paid summer internship in a leading recruitment consultancy, involving client-specific research, data entry and shortlisting for technical job roles in the medical devices sector. This required:
• Working to tight deadlines and technically detailed constraints set by clients
• Maintaining professional telephone and email communication with clients/candidates
Jun. 2013 – Jul. 2013
Funded Undergraduate Researcher – Kroto Research Institute, University of Sheffield, UK
6 week student-led summer research project, fully-funded under a competitive university research experience scheme. My project involved developing a computer program for the automated measurement of human epidermal thickness from Optical Coherence Tomography image data. Working with an academic supervisor I drew disseminated the work through an Educational Outreach video, which was shortlisted for an award.
Mar. 2012 – Jul. 2015
Support Worker – Disability & Dyslexia Support Service, University of Sheffield, UK
A support work role involving the provision of personalised study support to disadvantaged students across the university. Specific duties included attending extra lectures to give students access to high quality notes, physical disability assistance and library help. The role required high levels of punctuality, approachability and patience.
July 2010
Engineering Work Experience – BAE Systems, Rochester, UK
A placement involving an intensive week-long engineering design project with rigorous application process to obtain one of ∼15 places. BAE Systems I was able to:
• Develop both team-based and individual working skills
• Appreciate the importance of financial, legal and management skills in engineering
• Demonstrate competency of formal design presentation in a professional environment
July 2010
Shadowing a Medical Physicist – Maidstone District General Hospital, UK
A 3 day shadowing work placement providing insight into the roles of a Medical Physicist within the oncology department. This improved my:
• Knowledge of installation and calibration of state-of-the-art medical imaging equipment
• Appreciation of the importance of radiation dosimetry data collection
• Understanding of a career in the British National Health Service
Sep. 2009 -Jan. 2011
Shop/Installation Assistant – Davies & Eason, Faversham (electrical retailer)
A part-time role in a busy retail environment involving sales, equipment repair, cash handling, telephone problem solving and product installation in customer’s homes. The job required punctuality, friendliness and persuasive communication.
EDUCATION
MEng Bioengineering (University of Sheffield, UK. September 2011 – June 2015)
4 Year Undergraduate Integrated Masters degree specialising in Biomedical Engineering
Degree Classification: FIRST-CLASS HONOURS (equivalent to High Distinction)
Yearly average grades: 2nd Year 80% (1st), 3rd Year 75% (1st), 4th Year 77% (1st)
Studies include: Biomaterials, Engineering Maths, Medical Imaging, Physiology, Computational Fluid Mechanics, Scientific Writing, Finance and Law, Tissue Engineering, Medical Device Design, Clinical Engineering
A-Levels and GCSEs (Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Faversham, UK. 2004 – 2011)
A-Level – Mathematics: B, Physics: B, Biology: C (+Further Mathematics and Critical Thinking AS levels)
GCSE – 5 A*, 3 A and 5 B grades, including Biology, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
SKILLS
I have demonstrated a high level of commitment and a refined work ethic to my degree studies, where I was able to apply interdisciplinary knowledge to a range of problems. I also attained the prestigious Sheffield Graduate Award, demonstrating my ongoing commitment to extra-curricular achievement and personal development. My well-rounded academic background has contributed to my ability to apply my skills to new and unfamiliar challenges, whilst maintaining an appreciation of my ethical and professional responsibilities. My retail and hospitality employment history and my practical and hands-on approach means I am well suited to a range of work in the casual job market.
Competencies:
• Strong customer management and professionalism
• Strong written and verbal communication skills acquired through retail experience
• Excellent time management, punctuality and a thorough work ethos
• Extensive computational skills, including proficiency with
✓ Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher)
✓ Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Sony Vegas Pro photo and video editing software
✓ Data entry, database searching
✓ Computer programming (MATLAB and Python programming languages)
• Broad knowledge of core engineering principles (mathematics, design, manufacturing)
• Specific knowledge of engineering applied to devices, systems and techniques in medicine and healthcare
Work Qualifications/Certificates:
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) trained for NSW
• Full, clean UK driving license
• Enhanced DBS check approved (UK equivalent of Police Check)
INTERESTS
I hold a keen interest in photography and videography, having produced many video-based projects related to my studies, and enjoy the creativity it involves. This provides me with motivation to travel; to see and document new cultures and places in my own way. I am currently spending 12 months in Australia for this reason. I also pride myself in keeping fit and enjoy running as part of my routine.
I have a desire to use my technical skills to better the lives of others, particularly in a medical context. I have worked on the Mobility project run by the international charity Engineers Without Borders (designing a walker for a child with cerebral palsy). I am keen to sharpen my scientific knowledge throughout all disciplines, and hold active student membership of two major healthcare science institutions in the UK; in addition to being a registered ambassador for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) in UK schools.