Product development consultant for a global client base ranging from multinational corporations to start-ups. Working with account managers, technical resources, and clients to identify and meet challenging needs. Leadership across all phases of the consulting process: sales, planning, project management, delivery, and follow-up. Business development through internal training, skills development, and client management.Key responsibilities:• Managing multiple complex and multi-phase… Show more Product development consultant for a global client base ranging from multinational corporations to start-ups. Working with account managers, technical resources, and clients to identify and meet challenging needs. Leadership across all phases of the consulting process: sales, planning, project management, delivery, and follow-up. Business development through internal training, skills development, and client management.Key responsibilities:• Managing multiple complex and multi-phase projects simultaneously.• Ensuring project deliverables meet client needs and lead to the prospect of follow-on sales.• Liaising with client managers to provide key technical insight during sales interactions, including first-contact calls with potential clients.• Identifying opportunities, planning projects, and writing proposals that must pass internal commercial and legal scrutiny before presenting them to clients.• Providing technical and scientific insight as a key resource for projects across the business.• Presenting my work to clients of all professional backgrounds and levels of technical ability.• Representing the company in all aspects of my work, including during business trips to client sites, discussions with high-level client stakeholders, and at trade conference events.• Learning and development co-ordinator for the Applied Science skill group, ensuring training needs are identified and gaps filled, and preparing on boarding material for new starters.• Account Manager for a key client, taking over a complex and long-standing relationship.• Designated "Skills Champion" for concept ideation, analysis, and shortlisting, including the production of relevant training material and skills sharing.In this role I have lead four projects with a combined revenue of over £380k, with follow-on work expected to generate at least £650k of revenue in 2023. Show less

• Starting as a highly-valued technical resource for research, experimentation, and ideation I quickly adapted my academic background to commercially-focused needs, expanding my knowledge in key areas such as sensing, user experience, and industrial design.• Utilising communication skills learnt during my PhD I was immediately tasked with presenting my work to clients in regular updates, and was praised for the quality and accessibility of my output.• Through client interaction I… Show more • Starting as a highly-valued technical resource for research, experimentation, and ideation I quickly adapted my academic background to commercially-focused needs, expanding my knowledge in key areas such as sensing, user experience, and industrial design.• Utilising communication skills learnt during my PhD I was immediately tasked with presenting my work to clients in regular updates, and was praised for the quality and accessibility of my output.• Through client interaction I quickly gained insight into the commercial aspects of consulting, and the role rapidly progressed to project management.• The scale and complexity of my projects grew swiftly, and I soon gained a reputation as a "safe pair of hands", entrusted to handle tricky projects and demanding clients.• My involvement with sales work and project planning expanded to encompass formative client discussions, budget forecasting, and proposal writing.• I played a key role in generating approximately £3m in revenue through sales and management. I lead 10 projects, with many follow-on phases of work resulting from successful, high-quality delivery.• I earned promotion from Senior Analyst to Consultant role in Nov 2020 based on my outstanding performance, track record of successful project delivery, and unanimously positive client feedback. Show less

During the second and third year of my postgraduate studies I supervised two pairs of undergraduate students who had joined our research group to undertake their MPhys projects. The students'​ work followed on from a small project I started in the initial stages of my PhD. Prior to the students' arrival, I had designed a new experimental equipment, and had it machined in our workshop.My main supervisional duties were: - An initial explanation of the practical aspects of the… Show more During the second and third year of my postgraduate studies I supervised two pairs of undergraduate students who had joined our research group to undertake their MPhys projects. The students'​ work followed on from a small project I started in the initial stages of my PhD. Prior to the students' arrival, I had designed a new experimental equipment, and had it machined in our workshop.My main supervisional duties were: - An initial explanation of the practical aspects of the project - Overseeing the construction of the equipment, giving help when required - General help and advice throughout the remainder of the project (the measurement and report-writing phases) Show less

During the first year of my postgraduate studies I signed up as a paid lab demonstrator. I demonstrated in two laboratory experiments: "Amplifiers and Feedback"​ and "Microcontrollers & Sensors" (an Arduino based lab). Both experiments required me to learn all the theory and practical aspects quickly and thoroughly, such that I could communicate the ideas and core concepts well and provide effective and useful help to the students.My main demonstrating duties were: - The… Show more During the first year of my postgraduate studies I signed up as a paid lab demonstrator. I demonstrated in two laboratory experiments: "Amplifiers and Feedback"​ and "Microcontrollers & Sensors" (an Arduino based lab). Both experiments required me to learn all the theory and practical aspects quickly and thoroughly, such that I could communicate the ideas and core concepts well and provide effective and useful help to the students.My main demonstrating duties were: - The introduction of the equipment, including a quick initial demonstration of its operation - Constant supervision of students, answering their questions and helping with any problems - Performing the end-of-lab examination, grading and feedback - Liaising with the laboratory technician to fix or replace faulty equipment Show less

I completed a 10 week summer placement in the Condensed Matter Group of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester, under the supervision of Prof. Konstantin Novoselov. During the placement I attempted to measure the mechanical and electrical properties of CVD-grown graphene sheets. The placement required highly independent work and collaboration with other students in the group. The direction of the project changed continuously, as isolation of the graphene layer… Show more I completed a 10 week summer placement in the Condensed Matter Group of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester, under the supervision of Prof. Konstantin Novoselov. During the placement I attempted to measure the mechanical and electrical properties of CVD-grown graphene sheets. The placement required highly independent work and collaboration with other students in the group. The direction of the project changed continuously, as isolation of the graphene layer proved difficult. One of the isolation methods involved the use of a critical point dryer, which gave me my first experience of working in a clean room. Working with a limited budget and timescale meant I had to design and build my own testing equipment. The placement therefore gave me experience of academic research, especially the independent thinking required to advance the project. Show less