Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Volunteer Experience
Quote
Timeline
SoftwareDeveloper
Marlise van Tonder

Marlise van Tonder

Mechanical Engineer
Pretoria

Summary

Recently graduated Mechanical Engineering student. At present detailed process manager with excellent track record in collaboration across departments to evaluate, design and implement business procedures. Analytical and focused on applying sound principles using both traditional and innovative methods. Avid hockey player and coach, part of the SA Women's National Squad.


Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Process Manager

Channels Medical Solutions
Centurion
06.2017 - Current
  • Gathered and analyzed large amounts of data to determine improvement projections.
  • Evaluated corporate business processes to align outcomes with strategic goals and corporate vision.
  • Analyzed steps of activities to discern existence of business processes for formalization.
  • Collaborated with technologists to address operating issues and support rapid recovery.
  • Interfaced with area teams to verify application of technical details.
  • Compiled product and customer data to generate informed profit projections.

Athletes in Action Co-leader

Cru UMass
Amherst
09.2019 - 05.2022
  • Prepared Bible study material
  • Organized group outings to build rapport and reach out to the community
  • Mentored and discipled the next group leaders

Conversation Partner

University Massachusetts, Five College Consortium
Amherts
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
  • Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
  • Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.

Teaching Assistant and Grader

University of the Pacific
Stockton
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Grade homework assignments for Statics and Engineering Ethics
  • Implemented practice exercises and group assignments to assist students in quick information grasping.

Teacher’s Administrative Assistant

Pretoria High School for Girls
Pretoria
02.2018 - 07.2018
  • Used Microsoft Office suites to organize and analyze Grade 12 results and progression
  • Copywriting work for the school’s Personal Relations Officer
  • Assisted in developing the school’s new website
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information related to learner performance and provided solutions to problems.
  • Optimized filing system for confidential learner and staff information

Field Hockey Development Coach

University of Pretoria
01.2016 - 08.2017
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Actively listened to players, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to head coach.
  • Emphasized player growth and enjoyment by adapting exercises based on individual ability and incorporating challenges

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
06.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Massachusetts At Amherst
Amherst, MA
08.2019 - 05.2021

Engineering Physics

University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA
08.2017 - 05.2019

Mechanical Engineering

University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2016 - 05.2017

Skills

    Computer skills

undefined

Accomplishments

  • Best poster award at the UMass Intercampus Marine Science Research Symposium in Ocean Technology section
  • Tokyo 2020 Olympics reserve
  • Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year 2021

Software

MATLAB

Python

MS Office Suites

Lab VIEW

R Studio

SolidWorks

ANSYS

MathCAD

Autodesk Fusion

C

P Spice

Volunteer Experience

  • Sound technician at NG Garsfontein
  • LifeSong Outreach and volunteer team
  • Princess Hockey clinics - oversaw the goalkeeper coaches and planned exercises, maximizing growth under strict time constraints

Quote

Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise.
Kobe Bryant

Timeline

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Massachusetts
06.2021 - 05.2022

Conversation Partner

University Massachusetts, Five College Consortium
01.2020 - 05.2020

Athletes in Action Co-leader

Cru UMass
09.2019 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Massachusetts At Amherst
08.2019 - 05.2021

Teaching Assistant and Grader

University of the Pacific
01.2019 - 06.2019

Teacher’s Administrative Assistant

Pretoria High School for Girls
02.2018 - 07.2018

Engineering Physics

University of The Pacific
08.2017 - 05.2019

Process Manager

Channels Medical Solutions
06.2017 - Current

Mechanical Engineering

University of Pretoria
01.2016 - 05.2017

Field Hockey Development Coach

University of Pretoria
01.2016 - 08.2017
Marlise van TonderMechanical Engineer