1. TÍMEA GREGÓ
160 Old Oak Road, London, UK W3 7HE
Email address: timea.grego@googlemail.com
Mobile Number +44 (0)79 1000 9406
PERSONAL STATEMENT
An ambitious, and self-motivated environmental scientist and engineer, who is passionate about
interdisciplinary research. Gained an (M.Sc.) Environmental Systems Engineering degree from University
College London, UK as well as a (B.Sc., Hons) in Environmental Engineering recognised by UK NARIC.
Possessing excellent organisation skills and able to work effectively in a team or using own initiative with
high working standards.
M.SC. ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PART-TIME; SEPT/2006-
SEPT/2009
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON (UK)
PASS (62%)
Relevant modules included: Project Management, Systems Engineering Management, Environmental
Systems, Systems Society and Sustainability, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Research Methods,
Collaborative Environmental Systems Project.
Dissertation titled ‘Evaluation of fine sand filtration for large scale alginate purification for clinical use’.
Distinction (72%)
B.SC. (HONS) ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SEPT/1997-
JUNE/2002
(RECOGNISED BY UK NARIC)
UNIVERSITY OF MISKOLC (HUNGARY)
Relevant modules included: Mathematics Physics, Mechanical Physics, Economics (micro and macro),
Engineering Mechanics, Environmental Contaminations, Waste Management, Remediation, and Water
Quality Protection.
WORK EXPERIENCE
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT JANUARY/2011 –
MAY/2012
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO (USA)
· Fixed-term research contract position; performed preliminary research on a system model to
calculate global carbon emissions associated with international trade between the US and China.
This research considered socio-economic and political implications, economics and an engineering
study.
· Maintained good academic standing an overall GPA of 3.37 and enrolled in 48 credits of graduate
level courses (600-700) throughout the duration of the assistantship. Relevant courses included:
Global Environmental Policy, National Geothermal Academy, and Earth Resources and Energy: The
End of Oil?
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT FULL-TIME AS PART OF THE M.SC.; MAY 2009- AUGUST
2009
CENTRE FOR HEPATOLOGY, ROYAL FREE CAMPUS
UCL MEDICAL SCHOOL
· Evaluated the effect of fine sand filtration on the sodium alginate solution’s properties, and
determined and measured any changes in the physical properties of the non-Newtonian fluid by
rheology.
· Immobilised encapsulated HepG2 cells in filtered alginate solution and compared with non-filtered
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EDUCATION
2. alginate encapsulated HepG2 cells using cell growth, viability and function as comparators.
· Tested the efficiency of the solid-solid based separation method and improved purification of
alginate by 60%.
· Set up a collaboration between Institute of Raw Materials Preparation and Environmental
Processing, University of Miskolc and Centre for Hepatology at the Royal Free Hospital, UCL.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER FULL-TIME; DECEMBER/2003-
AUGUST/2004
ATLAS INNOGLOBE LTD. (Budapest, Hungary)
· Organised and carried out investigations on contaminated sites; recorded ground and chemical
conditions and reported the monitoring results to clients and other parties for site remediation.
· Developed environmental assessments/contaminated land reports to comply with environmental
protocol. Built relationships with clients and subcontractors through all aspects of the projects.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER FULL-TIME; JANUARY/2003-
DECEMBER/2003
NATURAQUA ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING LTD.
(Budapest, Hungary)
· Worked for a leading environmental and engineering consultancy in Budapest, Hungary.
· Designed, managed and supervised contaminated land site investigations; delivered environmental
impact assessments; liaised with contractors, stakeholders and laboratories. Made final
recommendations for remediation and land reuse.
· Modelled the spread of environmental /geological pollution due to oil and/or medical waste using the
“Surfer” software. Supervised sampling and logging of data and preparation of reports and proposals
for environmental agencies leading to acceptance and remediation.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
COLLECTION OF STYLE (COS) FULL-TIME; JULY/2012-
PRESENT
SALES ASSOCIATE
· Gained experience in sales, customer relations and business operations.
· Participated in formal training for effective selling techniques, up-selling, promotion and customer
service and won two awards for exceptional participation on the selling team.
· Used team work and improved working standards to achieve an increase of 10% in revenue
compared to the last year.
· Learned all aspects of stock control, ordering, invoicing, order processing and building relationships
with suppliers. Assisted 3 new stores openings.
H&M/COLLECTION OF STYLE FULL/PART-TIME; OCTOBER/2005-
DECEMBER/2010
SALES ASSOCIATE; LOGISTIC AND STOCKROOM RESPONSIBLE
LONDON, U.K.
· Worked for one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies; Market Cap $70.86 B (~£44 M)
meanwhile studying at UCL.
· Praised for my ability to work with others and was given the responsibility of overseeing the stock
delivery and organising the stockroom while working for the Company’s 3rd UK Store.
· Ensured our store is working with Global Company Goals and drove sales figures through
exceptional customer service.
· Trained new staff members to deliver outstanding customer service and undertook admin procedures
for instance stock transfer, float and cash up the tills.
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SKILLS
3. · PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Environmental Science Project Manager of 4-5 team members for
multiple successful projects that were delivered on time and on budget.
· RESEARCH AND ANALYTICS: Qualitative and quantitative analyses of data from energy market
reports. Use of data to write graduate research papers for Environmental Economics Independent
Study, International Trade and Global Environmental Policy classes.
· ANALYTICS AND DECISION MAKING: Coursework and application of; calculus, physics, geometry,
organic and inorganic chemistry and economics as a base for solving complex problems.
· CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING: Proposed a unique solution for purifying research grade alginate for
clinical use which was 60% more effective than water-based filtration and it is in the process of
being tested & implemented.
· IT: Advanced usage of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Photoshop, Access, Surfer and
Social media.
· COMMUNICATION: strong verbal skills through working with academic staff, students, line
managers and customers. Collaborated in writing of major Environmental Engineer proposals for
remediation and environmental assessment, several of which were accepted and executed.
· LANGUAGES: Fluent English and Hungarian (mother tongue).
HONORS AND AWARDS
· $2,000 from International Student Grant Office of International Students & Scholars 2011
University of Nevada, Reno (USA)
· $ 2,000 DOE Grant for Attending at the National Geothermal Academy 2011
University of Nevada, Reno (USA) and Department of Energy (DOE, USA)
OTHER INTERESTS
CrossFit training, raising money for charity events, art and photography, meditation, astrology, international
travel and reading.
REFERENCES Available upon request.
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