Robert Swinnerton
Term Time Address: Grosvenor Residential, 18 Grosvenor Road, Jesmond, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, NE2 2RP
Home Address: 4 Water Croft, Long Meadow, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 0HR
Mobile: 07767835557
Home: 01905617514
Email Address: robert.swinnerton@gmail.com
Personal Statement
A fellow of the Geological Society who is a responsible and well driven graduate seeking an entry level position with
work relating to Engineering Geology. Utilising my organisational and time management skills, that have been
developed over the summer of 2013 and 2014 working for DLF Trifolium. I can work well individually or in a team
environment. I have had experience of fieldwork including the French Alps, Outer Hebrides, Ullapool, Mallorca,
Berwick and Cumbria allowing me to develop my practical skills required for geology, engineering and developing my
common sense approach.
Education
2014-2015 Newcastle University, MSc Engineering Geology
Currently being studied, with the course finishing at the end of August 2015. Modules including: Geotechnical
Design, Ground Improvement Techniques, Site Investigation and Contaminated Land.
2011-2014 Edge Hill University, BSc (Hons) Physical Geography and Geology, grade 2:1 achieved
Modules Included:
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Sedimentology
Geomorphology
• Igneous Petrology and Volcanology
• Geoenvironmental Engineering
• Geological Mapping (with GIS)
• Snow and Ice Environments
Dissertation - A geological mapping project based on five weeks of data collection in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire. The
aim was to produce my own geological map on Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software and report to
present all of the information. I chose this location because the geology of the area is very challenging and tested my
descriptive and analytical skills, also the terrain of the landscape is very undulating providing physical challenge for
me.
Worcester Sixth Form College A-Levels 2011
Geology D
Geography D
Physical Education E
GCSE’s 2009
10 GCSE passes including B-Tech Sport grade A* and Geography grade B
Work Experience
June – Sept. 2013 and June – Sept. 2014 DLF Trifolium, Hailes Farm, Trials Assistant
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DLF Trifolium is a Danish owned seed breeding company and I worked as a trials assistant through the summers
on one of their “world trials sites”.
The work was very varied from, practical trials work to lab preparation work for the new season. I worked either
in small teams with the full time staff or on my own according to the tasks required. I really enjoyed the variation
of tasks and the insight into other industries improving my core skill base.
2007 - 2011 Kumon, Teaching Assistant
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The main part was interacting with children and gives you a valuable insight into what makes them work well
and how to develop their own skills. My main job was to organise files and record the results of the homework
which meant that my written and communication skills were being improved.
When working around children you have to be very professional and make sure that you display the right
attitude towards them and the work at hand. This improved my leadership skills as some of the children could
have been misbehaving and I had to take control of the situation.
Interests
Sport - I actively take part in sport and believe that it also keeps your mind healthy as well as your body. Rugby
Union is my chosen sport and important skills I can bring over into the work place are dedication, team working and
my improving leadership skills.
Nature and the Environment - I enjoy reading and watching documentaries about the different environments across
the world, David Attenborough was a massive role model as I grew up inspiring me to take on the subject Geology. I
have a passion about this subject and am willing to invest more of my own time to progressing my career in Geology.
Skills
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Computing. MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Minitab, AutoCAD (small
amount) and Oasys.
Driving. Full and clean driving licence for 5 years with my own transport.
Communication. Working at Kumon gave me the chance to interact with children and parents to tell them what
was good or bad about how the learner was developing their mathematics skills.
Adaptable. Working in swiftly changing environments and having to adapt to different pressures whilst
remaining organised.
Practical and common sense approach
Training
19/2/15 Landmark Presentation on how to use Envirocheck.