G e o r g e C h a n g

Skills

Trained in Java, Python and Matlab; solid understanding of object-oriented programming

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)

Working knowledge of technical report writing

Excellent communication and linguistic skills; fluent in Mandarin in compliment to English

Fast learner; mastered music notation software in 2 weeks to strengthen composing hobby

Work Experience

Page 2014–15

Toronto Public Library

Modified book-shelving procedure and managed work schedule to maximize efficiency during busy hours

Provided operational assistance to customers, librarians and administrative personnel

Operated check-in equipment

Music Senator (Department Volunteer) 2011–15

North Toronto Collegiate Institute

Demonstrated exceptional leadership as co-director of open house event for visiting students

Tutored peers in music theory; condensed curriculum to 2 lessons

Organized, managed and distributed all rehearsal sheet music for orchestral ensembles on a weekly basis

Wrote and programmed 12-minute musical piece; work performed at annual school concert in 2015

Raised over $300 in fundraising initiatives for the music department

Day Camp Volunteer 2012, 2013

Chinese Evangelical Church of Toronto

Roles include leader of arts and crafts activities and small group leader during a full-time, week-long program

Projects

Water Softening & Quality Working Group Ongoing

Collaborating in team of 10 to design and build fully-functioning ion exchange water softener

Consulted scientific journals and research articles to formulate prototype mechanisms and designs

Maintained frequent correspondence with supervising professor and teammates

Projects for Computer Programming Course 2014, 2015

Worked in team of 3 to design and program 2 flash games in Java

Wrote and debugged majority of code related to gameplay, demonstrating outstanding problem-solving skills

Education

Candidate for 2015–present

Bachelor of Applied Science

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Nanotechnology Engineering

Entrance scholarship

High School Diploma 2011–15

North Toronto Colligate Institute, Toronto, ON

Averaged over 90% throughout all grades

Ontario Scholar Certificate

‘2015 Music of the Year’ trophy and scholarship

Interests

Composing and arranging music

Cross-country running

Troubleshooting software

Fiction writing and films

y63chang@uwaterloo.ca

(416) 527-0929