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Zacharia Ali

Columbus

Summary

Third-year Civil Engineering student at The Ohio State University with a strong passion for construction and structural design. Experienced in field testing, steel inspection, and soil evaluation through hands-on work at construction sites. Collaborative, detail-oriented, and eager to apply engineering principles to innovative and sustainable projects.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Intern

Intertek PSI
Columbus
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Performed concrete quality control testing on-site, including slump, air content, and temperature tests during pours.
  • Conducted steel inspections by reviewing structural drawings and verifying proper placement, spacing, and positioning of reinforcement.
  • Executed soil bearing capacity tests using a spring penetrometer to ensure adequate soil strength prior to concrete placement.
  • Coordinated with contractors upon arrival to plan pour logistics and establish optimal testing and setup locations across multiple job sites.

HR assistant

Pacific home health care
04.2020 - 04.2023
  • I provided administrative support by filing paperwork, sorting and delivering mail, and maintaining overall office organization.
  • Through this role, I gained valuable experience in patient interaction, customer service, and healthcare documentation, further strengthening my communication and organizational skills.

Sales associate

Kohl's
05.2024 - Current
  • I maintained store organization by arranging racks and shelves to enhance visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • In addition to handling cash transactions efficiently and adhering to company cash-handling policies, I ensured accuracy in all financial exchanges.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

The Ohio State University
Columbus
04.2023

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, Ohio, USA

Skills

  • Concrete and material testing
  • Matlab
  • Autocad
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Strong work ethic
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving

Timeline

Construction Intern

Intertek PSI
05.2025 - 08.2025

Sales associate

Kohl's
05.2024 - Current

HR assistant

Pacific home health care
04.2020 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

The Ohio State University

Columbus State Community College