Marco Lee

Experience

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  Trinity Foundation Programme

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2018

  Teaching Assistant

  • A Non-profit institution that prepares promising Japanese young people for university study in an English-speaking environment.• Students are trained primarily in English and core subjects related to their individual courses.• Assisting in the application process by discovering and applying for scholarships, and skills required for daily living.

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  Manchester Stinger Motorsports

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  Mechanical Engineer

  • Annual student led engineering competition to design, build, test and race a formula-style racing car.• Cars judged based on several criteria. There are Static Events which includes Design, Cost and Sustainability, while the Dynamic Events includes Acceleration, Endurance and Fuel Economy.• Designed and manufactured various components for the car (such as brake pedal, axles, fire wall), justifying material choice and manufacturing methods by conducting FEA and Cost Analysis.• Learnt hands on skills while manufacturing parts with tools and machines. Show less

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  The University of Manchester

  Jan 2018 - now

  • Worked collaboratively with the MEng Mechanical Engineering Programme Director to map out the digital engineering competences delivered across the current programme.• Reviewed unit specifications of each course unit whilst considering accreditation body guidance, trade association articles and academic literature to identify the desired digital competences.• Carried out a duplication and gap analysis.• Final written report addressed to the Discipline Head of Education for Mechanical Engineering, which will justify recommended improvements to the MEng programme. Show less • Responsible for the promotion of the scheme.• Main point of contact for Staff Coordinators, Liaison officers and Peer Support Interns, liaising with them regularly. Ran weekly meetings attended by everyone mentioned.• Ran weekly debrief for PASS Leaders to evaluate their work and discuss any problems they may be having. Planned workshops and presentations beneficial for Leaders.• Organised socials and innovative scheme-wide challenges for all students.• Led recruitment of Leaders and Student Coordinators for the next academic year by reviewing applications and conducting interviews.• Conducted scheme evaluation through surveys for continual growth and development. Show less • PASS is the facilitated learning of a group led by trained student leaders using experience from higher years to support the study and learning of lower year peers.• Organised and led weekly meetings for groups of fifteen first year students. Working alongside co-leaders to plan creative activities and content to engage attendees.• Using innovation to integrate engineering topics with games, to ensure they have fun while learning at the same time.• Attended weekly debrief sessions with PASS Coordinators to share session plans and activity ideas, whilst raising any issues.• Gained extensive training on topics such as facilitation skills, learning theory, group dynamics and personal development and effectiveness. Show less • Facilitated university open days and campus tours to prospective students, providing information and assistance.• Assisted during orientation and welcome week, focusing on the well-being of new students and helping them settle in.• Informed prospective students to understand the benefits of attending this University and promoted STEM careers during the open days.• Demonstrated the ability to promote and represent the University in a professional manner, and market to potential students. Show less

  • Admissions Assistant

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Digital Communications Assistant

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  • MACE Internship: MEng Mechanical Engineering for Future Digital Engineers

    Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Student Coordinator

    Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Leader

    Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Student Ambassador

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
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  MechSoc - University of Manchester

  Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

  Graphic Designer

  • A group of students who represent the ‘Mechanical Engineering Society’ at the University of Manchester, aiming to strengthen the connection of engineering students by providing new and exciting opportunities.• Design of relevant posters and material for the advertising of industrial events and socials organised by the society.• Use of digital art to create original designs for official society merchandise.• Liaise with clothing companies and suppliers for the manufacturer of merchandise. Show less