Cormac McCann

Email: c_mccann@hotmail.com

DOB: 14th September 1975

Education:


1997-1998 M.Sc in Polymer Engineering at The Queen's University of Belfast
1994-1997 BEng. Chemical Engineering (2.ii) at The Queen’s University of Belfast

1992-1994 St. Malachy’s College, Belfast

A-Levels:
Chemistry C
Pure Maths and Mechanics B
Physics C

1987-1992 St. Malachy’s College, Belfast
11 G.C.S.Es including Mathematics (A) and English (B)

Other Qualifications:

Work Experience:

19/10/98 - Present

Brow Packaging/ NITCS

Primarilly working on a TCS Programme on Waste Minimisation and the developement of new materials I have developed good communicational skills, through presentations to the company, University and the public. I have lead and implemented a Waste Minimisation Audit which has helped develop my teamwork skills. During my first few months I started the implementation of the "Producers Responsibility Obligations" into the company. This also involved giving a presentation to the company Directorate and a presentation at a seminar.

28/7/97 - 12/9/97

The Process Engineering Design Centre

I was employed as a summer student. I was responsible for settingup the Centre's Web Site as well as working on Process and Product Design, Analysis,Innovation and Development, which are the Centre's fields of expertise.I am also studied ISO 14001 to prepare information on it for the Web Site.

1994- 13/9/97

The Movie House, Yorkgate

I am employed as a Screen Host in the absence of the full time supervisors I am responsible for the organisation of screen hosts’ duties and the cleaning of screens.

Summer 1996

Northern Ireland Teaching Company Scheme/Belleek Pottery

I was responsible for daily quality control checks throughout all areas of production. I carried out a water treatment plant study and made recommendations aimed at improving its efficiency and safety, presenting my findings to the senior management.

I carried out limited tests to examine the possibility of recycling scrap clay.

Additional Training and Skills:

I am highly computer literate, with working knowledge of a wide range of packages and applications. I also have my own Web Site

I have attended numerous business workshops and also a presentation skills workshop. These have taught me teamwork, organisational, and leadership skills.

Hobbies and Interests:

I am a Graduate member of the Institute of Chemical Engineers.

I was the Entertainment's Officerof the University Canoeing Club and I have represented them at the Northern Ireland Canoe Polo Championships and the Intervarsities.I also have my 4 Star White Water

I am very interested in music and have played the violin for 12 years.I was a member of the school orchestra for several years and a member of the North East Ulster Schools Symphony orchestra for 8 years touring Europe with them twice.

I was heavily involved in the dramatic arts for several years before coming to university. I was lighting director for the school dramatic society and also for the Fortwilliam Musical Society, with whom I also performed on stage.

I was a member of the Peace and Reconciliation Inter Schools Movement for two years, where I gained an understanding of other peoples’ views and experience in leading group discussions on sensitive topics.




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