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Loughborough

• Led guided tours around the campus for prospective students and their parents. I planned the routes to maximise viewing of various facilities in a limited time frame. • I interacted with the visitors and answered any questions they had about life at Loughborough University, signposting them to other staff members if I was unable to answer their question.• During the welcome presentations, I presented my placement experience and showcased how the Loughborough Careers Network helped me to secure a placement. • I was involved in online Q&A sessions about my university experience during virtual open days.

Loughborough

• As part of this placement I synthesised various copper compounds using approaches which I devised, I then characterised the compounds before and after an organic reaction to ensure they are true-catalysts and I analysed the products of the catalysed reaction. • For each experiment I was expected to write my own Risk Assessment, Method Statement and COSHH assessment to ensure that my proposed experiment adhered to strict safety regulations. • I was able to gain experience in the use of Thermal Gravimetric Analysis and Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Fourier Transform Infrared using Caesium Iodide discs, Centrifugation and Gas Chromatography linked to a Mass Spectrum analyser. • Some reactions were performed under an inert atmosphere which enabled me to gain greater experience in synthesis under a nitrogen atmosphere.• I gained further experience in general lab practice such as cleaning, safe storage and appropriate waste disposal.• I was also expected to identify the most suitable reactants for a given reaction and I had to order them in a timely manner.

Hull

• This role was to provide support on a wide range of formulation projects for NPD within the Gaviscon brand, from concept to launch.• Working as part of the Gaviscon Core team, this role included a mixture of lab and office-based assignments in support of the R&D teams. • Lab based tasks included a range of practical tasks including activities such as manufacture of liquid and solid doses at lab and larger scales, testing (colour, raft strength, viscosity, hardness, friability) and development of new test methods.• Office-based tasks included writing risk assessments, control of raw materials availability (ordering, booking, requesting documentation), presentations, management of stability studies and review of data.• This placement provided the opportunity to learn about how the business works, product development and the range of techniques used by other teams.• As part of one of the projects, I was involved in regular cross-functional meetings. This exposed me to the various steps and requirements of developing a product from conception to release.• In May 2019, I was awarded the Gaviscon ‘Superhero of the month’ for my contributions to the projects as well as my work in the Year in Industry forum and raw materials.

Grantham

• Assisted customers during the purchasing process and was on hand to answer any questions and solve any problems that the customer faced. This developed and strengthened further my customer service skills.• Ensured that the shop floor was visually appealing and that clothing items were in the right place. I have also used my initiative to move stock around and reorganize the shop floor to help create a fresh, visually appealing look of the store. This helped to boost sales and improve the customer shopping experience.• Coordinated the movement of customer orders from different stores and made sure that the stock on the shop floor was regularly replenished by noting missing stock and visiting the warehouse. I further improved my organizational and communication skills by carrying out these tasks.

Mchem, Chemistry, 82.2%

• Won the MChem Finalist Prize for the highest degree mark. • Won the Chemistry Progression Part B Prize for the best result in my second.

A Levels

Chemistry: A Physics: A Mathematics: B Economics: B In September 2015 I won an award for 'Student of the month' on the A Level Programme..

Gcse

Activities and Societies: 'Here to Listen' Peer Mentor throughout Year 11. GCSE: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography: A* Mathematics.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Inorganic Chemistry

Development of hybrid catalytic systems for the conversion of carbon dioxide into commercially useful fuels.