Ieva Bockute

Experience

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  Frankie and Benny's - New York Italian Restaurant and Bar

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Waitress

  - Gained marketing skills by promoting Frankie and Benny’s products. - Served customers, dealt with their orders, requests and enquiries in a polite and friendly manner.

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  Acttiv Leisure Projects S.L.

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2016

  Entertainer

  - Gained experience in event management and planning by being in charge of the events for the customers. Prepared show running orders. Hosted the events and activities for various age groups.- Enhanced my teamwork and communication skills by participating in a team of diverse people, worked together to achieve the best experience for the client.- Created and organized animation program in the hotel. - Gained experience in project management by organising and planning events for the customers such as Earth day, aqua gym or table tennis competition.- Enhanced my teamwork and communication skills by working in a team of diverse people, constantly having to work together to achieve the best experience for the client. - Learned the basics of Spanish, improved my Russian language speaking skills. Show less

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  University of Dundee

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  o Lead the University facility tours for prospective engineering students.o Answered all candidate questions, gave a brief introduction about Engineering studies at the University of Dundee. o Built connections with the lecturers and other staff members in the University. o Gained practical experience in levelling, angle measurement and setting up instruments required for surveying.o Performed a detailed Survey of allocated areas.o Created a plan of the surveyed area and deepened my knowledge of AutoCAD

  • Assistant on Dundee University's Open days, Fresher's team member

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  • Surveying Engineer

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
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  Rishi's Indian Aroma

  Aug 2017 - Jun 2019

  Waitress, Assistant Manager

  - Gained team management skills by coordinating staff responsibilities and duties.- While working in a stressful, fast-paced environment, developed great time planning, communication and team-working skills. - Managed inventory control and audited the stockroom.

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  TARGETjobs UK

  Mar 2018 - Mar 2018

  Future Female Engineers networking event

  o Attended a talk by Kate Taylor where I learned how to promote myself.o Won a team challenge where we had to construct a method to safely deliver a packagefrom 2 metres height using given materials.o Attended workshops lead by Laing O’Rourke and Kier Group where I learned how topresent my best self to recruiters.

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  Kier Group

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2018

  Design Engineer Intern

  o Gained experience working with: VM Schemes, EAF, Design Handover Checklist, Design Schemes Checklist, WCHAR Exemptions and many other documents.o Gained experience working in a Highways team, collaborated with senior engineers to complete various daily tasks, participated in meetings and gained valuable insights on how an engineering company operates.o Had a chance to assist in designing projects for Highways England.

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  Harbin Engineering University

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  Presented my Honors Project 'Buoyancy and stability analysis of a floating offshore wind turbine' at a Digital Ship and Ocean seminar at the Harbin Engineering University. Had an opportunity to be a part of the group that participated in the 11th International Snow Sculpture Competition in Harbin, China representing University of Dundee.During my time there I participated in various cultural activities with students from other universities, gained new skills such as how to sculpt a snow sculpture or how to work well in a team.

  • Digital Ship and Ocean Seminar

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  • 11th International Snow Sculpture Competition

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2019
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  Kier Group

  Jul 2019 - Apr 2022

  - Produced documents for Pre-Construction Information, highlighting the H&S risks, producing risk assessments and scheme supporting documents.- Produced AutoCAD drawings for structures and pavement schemes in compliance with Standards for Highways. - Worked at different stages of the project lifecycle. Researched and presented the best value option for the client, monitored the progress and funds of the project, and produced handover documents.- Extended my communication skills by assisting in the graduate recruitment process, conducted the interviews. Show less - Carried out site engineering duties, ensured compliance with H&S procedures and regulations, and managed gangs of operatives. - Contributed to Value Management process on behalf of client by producing summary reports and delivering presentations, ensuring the best value for the client. - Produced technical calculations and modelling. Produced documents in compliance with DMRB, Eurocode and British Standards.- Compiled Technical Surveys & Testing contracts for requesting investigation works.- Gained experience in surveying, setting out and levelling the site. Learned how to use dumpy level, total station and GPS.- Prepared VRS links’ schematics for the smart motorways project M6 J13-15. Show less

  • Graduate Highways Engineer

    Feb 2021 - Apr 2022

  • KDS North Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Office Representative

    Jan 2020 - Apr 2022

  • Graduate Structural Engineer

    Sept 2019 - Feb 2021

  • Civil Engineer Intern

    Jul 2019 - Sept 2019
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  Benchmark Estimating Ltd

  Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

  Assistant Cost Engineer

  - Prepared estimates and analysed high volumes of technical data. Presented analytical findings to project teams. Studied scheme drawings and checked compliance with H&S regulations.- Built and maintained relationships with stakeholders through regular communication.- Supported the development of estimating processes and procedures. - Produced construction and project overhead costs and schedule of items using estimating software.

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  HM Revenue & Customs

  Nov 2022 - Aug 2024

  Associate IT Delivery Manager

  - Monitoring progress against the delivery plan, making sure decisions are aligned with governance. Managing and mitigating risks and issues. Maintaining a lessons learned record.- Tracking and managing the budget, reporting finances to the client. Ensuring recharges are accurate and in line with the expected budget. Delivering change, raising purchase orders requests.- Utilising Agile methodologies while successfully delivering products and processes through different phases of the delivery life cycle. Leading regular Stand Up calls and wider team meetings both virtually and in person. Creating and maintaining actions and decisions logs, delivering presentations.- Effectively communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Building positive relationships, acting as the main point of contact, and negotiating with the suppliers. Enabling the feedback loop, adapting my approach to lead and to motivate the team. Show less

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  UK Home Office

  Aug 2024 - now

  Information Technology Delivery Manager