About Me
Hi, I’m Elsa Moroney, an 18-year-old from Oxford with a burning passion for engineering. From building go-karts in my workshop to exploring bioengineering, I love tackling problems with creativity and precision. My recent BTech journey sparked my interest in designing innovative solutions, like prosthetic limbs or sustainable habitats. I’m eager to kick off my career with an Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, bringing my hands-on skills and relentless determination to the table.
Professional Experience
Work Experience - Computer Assistance, Oxford
Summer 2024
- Assisted with IT support tasks, logging customer details and providing quotes (e.g., handled 5 inquiries daily).
- Answered phone calls and emails, boosting communication skills.
- Supported team projects, sharpening problem-solving abilities.
Part-Time Role - Notcutts Garden Centre, Oxford
2025 – Present
- Maintained and repaired garden equipment with daily health and safety checks.
- Collaborated with colleagues to solve customer issues, showing a positive attitude.
- Managed routine inquiries, enhancing interpersonal skills.
Various Work Experience Roles
2019 – 2023
- Kennels (2022): Cared for animals, building responsibility and teamwork.
- Oxford City Farm (2025): Assisted with maintenance using hand tools and followed instructions.
- Catering (2022): Worked under supervision, mastering time management and safety.
Education
BTech Animal Management
Abhingdon, Oxford | 2023–2025
- Earned high marks, with a focus on science and design that inspired my engineering shift.
- Conducted risk assessments and daily health & safety checks for safe workshop practices.
- Logged time and materials for projects, e.g., a hedgehog shelter
GCSE 3D Art & Design (Grade 4)
Oxford | 2021–2023
- Used workshop equipment like hand tools and lathes to create models, building practical skills.
Additional Certifications
- Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award (2024)
- Online Engineering Basics Course (2025, self-initiated)
Key Skills
- Communication Skills: Presented ecology research findings to peers during college projects.
- IT Skills: IT support at Computer Assistance.
- Attention to Detail: Ensured precision in BTech projects, e.g., measuring shelter materials.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Overcame go-kart design challenges with persistence.
- Logical Thinking: Organized workshop tasks efficiently at school and Notcutts.
- Willingness to Learn: Completed online engineering courses on my own time.
- Safety-Conscious: Performed risk assessments during BTech and at Notcutts.
- Positive Attitude: Stayed enthusiastic during long catering shifts.
- Strong Work Ethic: Met all deadlines for BTech and Duke of Edinburgh.
- Passion for Engineering: My heart is set on engineering, especially bioengineering, where I dream of creating life-changing designs.
Hobbies and Interests
- Building go-karts, bird boxes, and animal hibernation houses in my personal workshop.
- Fixing and maintaining bicycles and mopeds, sharpening my hands-on technical skills.