THERESA LAFOREST
3245 Simcoe St. N, Oshawa, ON. · (613)--· https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-laforest-60b19a127
I am a Queen’s University graduate holding an honors Bachelors of Applied Science in Mechanical and
Material Engineering. I am a passionate and hardworking freelancer with extensive knowledge of
technical writing and Microsoft Office programs, including Microsoft Excel. I am comfortable with
dealing with large sets of data and get excited about new challenges.
EXPERIENCE
MAY 2015 – MARCH 2017
JUNIOR PROCESS ENGINEER, MEDTRONIC MEDICAL SUPPLIES
I frequently managed projects for process maintenance, improvement and validation. I
performed data collection, statistical analysis and prepared technical reports to assist the
company in moving forward.
MAY 2012 – AUGUST 2014
WAITRESS AND SERVER, LAKERIDGE LINKS GOLF COURSE
Seasonal job for 3 consecutive summers: Serving, beverage cart, bartending, customer service.
JUNE 2014 – AUGUST 2014
AU-PAIR/LIVE IN NANNY, BARCELONA, SPAIN
I lived with a family in Spain and took care of their children. It was a full cultural immersion and
language exchange.
EDUCATION
DECEMBER 2015
BACHELORS OF APPLIED SCIENCE, QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY
Specialization in Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Highlights:
HEAD OF MECHANICAL DESIGN, QUEEN’S ENGINEERING CONCRETE TOBOGGAN
EXECUTIVE DESIGN TEAM
Design and fabrication of a mechanical toboggan for an annual national competition. I was
responsible for the project planning and management of the mechanical team. I prepared
technical reports and presentations for the competition judges.
CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECT, NIAGARA PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS LTD.
The Niagara Foot is an innovative, low cost prosthetic developed for use in the rugged conditions.
I worked with the Niagara foot design team to design a mechanism to ensure a safe, predictable
and detectable failure.
ENG-LINKS TUTOR, THE QUEEN’S ENGINEERING SOCIETY
Mathematics tutor for first year engineering students.
COURSE NOTE TAKER, QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY ACCESSIBLITY SERVICES
Note taker for students unable to record their own notes. I was required to pick up new concepts
quickly and record the relevant information accurately.
DANCE INSTRUCTOR, QUEEN’S DANCE CLUB
I taught various dance classes for QDC, Canada’s largest student run club. I participated in the
outreach program teaching dance classes at local elementary schools.
ORIENTATION LEADER, QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING SOCIETY
SKILLS
Strong Quantitative and Analytical Skills
Advanced User in Microsoft Offices (Microsoft
Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, etc.)
Experienced in MiniTab and Matlab Statistical
Analysis software
Experienced in Solid Edge and AutoCAD
Modelling Programs
Proactive, Determined, Confident
Excellent at identifying problems and
determining solutions
Outgoing and charismatic
ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 2017 – PRESENT
VOLUNTEER TECHNICAL RESEARCHER, FUNDACIÓN PRÓTESIS PARA BOLIVIA
The Bolivian Prosthetics Foundation is a non-profit organization providing low-income Bolivian
amputees with prosthetics and orthotics. I research remotely for the foundation, focusing on 3D printing
and design. I volunteered in person at the clinic in La Paz, Bolivia for the month of April. During this time
I assisted with the manufacturing of knee replacements and the fabrication of 3D printed hands.
DECEMBER 2016 – PRESENT
TRIP LEADER AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR, I LOVE TRAVEL
I love travel is a family of travel brands that offer youth and student travel experiences. I travel to the
destination with the passengers, coordinate events, and ensure that the trip is running smoothly. On
each Dominican Republic trip, the students have the opportunity to volunteer in the local community. I
organize this excursion and assist the students in completing the community project.
SEPTEMBER 2016 – APRIL 2016
VOLUNTEER OUTREACH PROJECT, QUEEN’S ROTARACT CLUB
I travelled to Talnique, El Salvador, with 16 other students to build houses and help in the community.
The entire trip was planned and fundraised for by our team during the school year.
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