Curriculum Vitae

1 Personal Data

Name: Brett Smith

Age: 24

Birthplace: Durban, South Africa

Address: Glenwood, South Africa

Marital Status: Single

Email: basmith1991@gmail.com

Mobile/Telephone: +27824152517 /

+27312053626

Driving Licence: Code B

Non-smoker

2 Education

• 2014→2015

Name of institution: University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

International Accreditation: ECSA accredited (Washington Accord)

Degree status: Currently studying

Degree awarded: MSc Electrical Engineering

• 2010→2013

Name of institution: University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

International Accreditation: ECSA accredited (Washington Accord)

Degree status: Completed

Degree awarded: BSc Electrical Engineering (with honours)

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• 2005→2009

Name of institution: Durban High School

Status: Completed

Awarded: Secondary Education

3 Notable achievements

• Achieved Dean’s Commendation (75%+ weighted average) in 5 semesters.

• Achieved 11 Certificate of Merits (top 3 subject finisher) as an undergraduatestudent.

• Received award for best final year student in electrical engineering

• Received award for best final year student in Power Systems

• Completed secondary (high) school with 6 distinctions.

4 Work Experience

• Dates: 11/2011 → 12/2011

Position held: Vacation/Holiday Student

Company or Organisation: Aurecon

Type of Business: OH lines, planning , transmission and distribution.

Reason for leaving: Contract only valid for university vacation period.

• Dates: 1/2012 → 2/2012 & 6/2012 → 7/2012 & 1/2013 → 2/2013

Position held: Vacation/Holiday Student

Company or Organisation: eThekwini Municipality

Type of Business: Involved in sections such as Protection and Testing ,MV/LV Transmission, MV/LV Planning and Lighting.

Reason for leaving: Contract(s) only valid for duration of university va-cation period.

5 Personal Skills and Competencies

Native tongue: English

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Secondary Languages Afrikaans (beginner)

Social Skills Organised, proactive, quick learner.

Computer Skills C, C++, Visual Basic, Microsoft Excel

Other hobbies: Fitness, Travel, Sports, Triathlons, Cycling

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