Marek Ufnal

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2014 - Sept 2016

  Photographer
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  Cycle PS

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2015

  Head Mechanic

  Technician at an indy bike shop in London

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  Summit Cycles

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2018

  Head Mechanic

  Supervised daily operations of the cycle repair workshop and led a small team of mechanics. Responsibilities included setting turnaround times for services to meet customer expectations, parts procurement, improving workshop profitability, and ensuring quality of service.

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  Steve Peat Syndicate

  Jun 2017 - Oct 2017

  Mechanic

  Preparing a fleet of race bikes for Downhill competitions.

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  Atherton Racing

  Mar 2018 - Jan 2020

  Race Mechanic

  Primary worked as personal mechanic for world champion, Rachel Atherton. This role involved exceptional mechanical knowledge, creative problem solving and the ability to work under pressure in a time-sensitive environment. By working collaboratively and responding to feedback, each rider was confident in their set-up and achieved wins at World Cup and national level.

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  British Cycling

  Jan 2020 - now

  Race Mechanic

  Mechanic for the National Cycling Federation. I prepared competition-worthy bikes, fine-tuned the set-up to each athlete’s preference and planned in advance the necessary equipment and spares needed for competition. I also took on additional support and administrative tasks to ensure the athletes could focus on the competition. I continue to support the teams at competition level in the role of a freelance mechanic.

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  Linnaeus University

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2024

  Teaching Assistant

  Nominated based on merit to work as a teaching assistant for Python - Introduction to Programming, Computer Security and Introduction to Computer Networks courses. Responsibilities included running lab sessions, grading assignments, and tutoring students.