2011 CV
- 1. Michael Dickens 49 Walker Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1RL 07533196542 michaeldickens@live.co.uk Ambitious and successful postgraduate with excellent communication and problem solving skills gained in scientific research seeking to develop a career in the business world. Highly motivated, determined, and productive used to working under pressure either independently or as part of a team. Skills Communication • Gave many well-received PowerPoint and poster presentations during my PhD studentship. • Received an award for the quality and enthusiasm of presenting research to the public. • Discussed and presented PhD findings to an international conference of world experts. • Wrote a successful PhD thesis and published two journal articles for an academic audience. • Gained valuable experience of dealing with customers as a shop assistant. • Constantly presentable, polite and sociable to customers as a barman. Analytical • Regularly analysed and evaluated scientific papers to apply their findings to my research. • Processed and interpreted large amounts of different scientific data making new conclusions. Problem Solving • Proposed and implanted a procedural change that saved 100 hours of work for Lloyds Banking Group. • Overcame practical and scientific challenges on a daily basis to reach set goals and objectives. • Routinely solved problems in a fast paced, busy and pressured environment whilst undertaking bar work. • Mediated between individuals to overcome issues as committee member of Nottingham Casuals RFC. Team work • Participated in many rugby teams, working with others to win matches successfully reaching three cup finals and twice gaining promotion with clubs. • Worked with others to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction at events as a barman. Relationship Building • Regularly interacted with customers to explain and sell products on offer for bar and retail positions. • Built rapport with students to help motivate and encourage individuals as a teaching assistant. • Developed active listening and empathy skills whilst acting as a volunteer mentor to two school boys. Organisational • Managed my research workload by setting priorities, planning, and monitoring progress, ensuring I met personal deadlines and those set by my supervisor. • Arranged many social events as recruitment officer and social secretary at Nottingham Casuals RFC. Procedural • Processed and tested confidential data for the largest bank merger in history as a business operative. • Followed standard operating procedures for complex scientific equipment and processes. • Handled many dangerous chemicals following health and safety guidance and assessing the risk. • Set up, carried out, monitored and evaluated administrative and scientific tasks during my PhD study. • Responsible for knowing the emergency procedures, the location of safety equipment and guaranteeing the safety of passengers whilst working for River Escapes. Leadership • Managed undergraduate students in laboratory practicals as a teaching assistant responsible for explaining the work, the students’ safety, time management and answering questions. • Acted as laboratory safety monitor accountable for general lab safety and quarterly inspections. • Supervised a project student and was in charge of planning workload, safety and explaining experimental technique as well as background information. • Successfully lead a group of strangers to achieve tasks at two management training courses. • Managed eight volunteers as deputy senior marshal at the 2009 Robin Hood Marathon. Information Technology • Competent with Microsoft Office package.
- 2. • Experienced different banking computer software to obtain customer information in temporary role. • Confident at gathering, logging and analysing large amounts of data, using computer software. Education PhD in Pharmacy, result pending University of Nottingham September 2006-Present A medicinal chemistry PhD supported by Cancer Research UK involving laboratory work, the use of scientific equipment and presenting the research. Regularly going the extra mile, to overcome challenges through sheer determination and drive to achieve the best possible result. Continuously learning throughout to improve my knowledge and understanding of the scientific field. The work was successful, providing the foundation for additional studies with continued funding. Masters in Chemistry, 2.1 University of Leicester September 2002-June 2006 A Levels: Biology (B), Chemistry (B), Maths (C) AS Level: Physics (C) Bedford School September 2000-June 2002 GCSEs: 9 (A-C grade) Rushmoor School September 1998-June 2000 Work Experience Temporary Business Operative Reed Specialist for Lloyds Banking Group February 2011-Present Bar Staff & Crew River Escapes May 2010-Present Temporary Bar Staff Direct Recruitment May 2010-December 2010 Shop Assistant British Heart Foundation May 2010-September 2010 Laboratory Teaching Assistant University of Nottingham September 2007-October 2009 Volunteer Headway - the brain injury association September 2008-October 2009 Bar Staff Nottingham Casuals Rugby Union Club August 2007-October 2009 Additional Qualifications PADI Open water scuba diver August 2005 PADI Advanced open water scuba diver September 2005 Full UK Driving Licence December 2001 Activities and Interests I am a keen rugby player, currently a member of Wallsend Rugby Union Club. Other interests include running, swimming, skiing and photography. I also enjoy travelling and experiencing other cultures after visiting many European countries, America and backpacking around Australia. Referees PhD Supervisor River Escapes Personnel Manager Prof Peter Fischer Jill Fozard Centre of Biomolecular Sciences Unit B2 University Park Whitehouse Farm Centre University of Nottingham Stannington Nottingham Northumberland NG7 2RD NE61 6AW 0115 846 6242 0167 078 5777 peter.fischer@nottingham.ac.uk events@riverescapes.co.uk