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Australia

Indonesia

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

In the Adaptive Immunity Research Unit of GSK, conducting computational modelling and manipulation of a variety of datasets to propose new genetic targets for autoimmune diseases as well as being involved in multiple in vitro projects. Involved in various workflows using non 23 and Me data amongst multiple other datasets. Always enquiring ‘why?’ when data provides results, encouraging curiosity and conducting deep dives into analysis of pathways and expression of genes of specific interest, to answer the ‘why’ questions.Heavily involved in the ‘Industrial Cadets’ Platinum Award Leaders programme, building upon my leadership, forwards thinking, collaboration and quick and adaptive learning skills. Part of the Data Analytic Champions, where I illustrate and edit DAC monthly newsletters informing the research unit of new datasets, useful resources, external and internal database updates and in-depth information on how to use new databases. Was heavily involved in generating new and creative ways to effectively portray complex data to the wider research unit.

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

I organised site-wide volunteering opportunities, charity fitness challenges, virtual networking schemes, job role forums, wellbeing newsletters and career development talks. This required extensive planning and organisational skills as well as networking to find speakers with various backgrounds and career paths. Leading a committee to create informative, engaging and motivating activities and events. With aims to improve personal development, essential career skills, business knowledge, to inspire and motivate young people in their career path.

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Effectively used creative thinking to develop automated scientific experiment for screening compounds using multiple AI robots within a team and developed skills in quality management to ensure each stage ran according to expectations. Collaborated with the Business Development department to generate new marketing techniques to bring in new talent, increase brand awareness, preference and loyalty to ultimately achieve repeat project acquisition.Part of the laboratory research team, stimulating ideas regarding targeting enzymes to reduce expression in lung cancer and ideas around the IBM collaboration.Spent time understanding the important relationships between partners and the importance of building a client-centric relationship to understand and meet needs.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

This role involves planning sessions (particularly in the more stressful exam season) to maintain and improve the teams’ mental wellbeing. Plans for the session may involve mindfulness, self-help activities, confidence-building activities, and self-reflection.Part of the role is to get the team involved in giving back to the community and outreach through charities; this involves raising money for a voted charity by organising charity quiz nights, raffles, fun runs and bingo.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Involved appointments with patients, often chronically ill, administered medication at set time with correct dosage and recorded dosage, any changes in behaviour, health problems, new sores and wounds to dress them, providing meaning one-to-one patients care.Empathised with patients, helped to resolve their problems and developed meaningful, friendly and professional relationships with patients to evaluate their mental and physical state to record to maintain the patients’ mental welfare and quality of life. Spoke to patients about the care they were receiving and encouraged them to talk about any concerns and worked with the patient to solve these problems.

Kingston, England, United Kingdom

Broaden understanding about how to approach and improve patient care to ensure patients understand and follow healthcare recommendations, improving my communication skills.Was taught procedures to be taken when preparing, checking and handing out prescriptions and electronic prescriptions, how to advise patients according on their symptoms, age and previous or outstanding health problems.

Weybridge, England, United Kingdom

Developed knowledge about the integration of business with science; by understanding pharmacological objectives and collaborating with the toxicology team to ensure the pharmaceutical is a successful product fit for intended purpose.Built upon and gained valuable skills such as teamwork and management skills in departments to ensure each team of bio-technicians conducts the correct testing specific to medication. Prepared a presentation in a team about creating a new a charcoal toothpaste which has desirable properties and came up with a model about how each team should effectively liaise with each other to get the product on the market efficiently.

Hook, England, United Kingdom

Coached both recreational and advanced recreational gymnasts age 6 up to 13 years old. Improved communication skills with children and adults, loved to demonstrate correct techniques of skills and enjoyed teaching children through using visual aids.Volunteered at club recreational and advanced recreational competitions and have organised the gymnasts to ensure they have been in the correct apparatus and assisted them if they forgot any skills or dance.