Education and Qualifications

Employment History

Oct 2007 - Dec 2007. University of Liverpool - Post Doctoral Research Associate

Testing, characterisation and building of silicon radiation detectors and associated electronics, in a clean room environment.

2006 A level physics tutor

One to one tuition of A-level physics students.

2003 - 2007 University of Liverpool - Laboratory Demonstrator

Supervising laboratory experiments with undergraduate physics students, marking assignments.

2003 LJMU Astrophysics Research Institute - Web author

Website design, production of distance learning course in Astrophysics on CD-ROM, recording of audio CD for distance learning materials about the night sky.

1999 - 2003Comet Plc - Part-Time Sales Administrator

Customer service, resolving complaints and technical enquiries on the customer helpdesk, sales, administration, dealing with telephone enquiries, liaising with suppliers and contractors, cash handling, till operation.

2001Universityof Liverpool - Student Guide

Promotion of the University to prospective students during open days, dealing with enquiries and registration of students, advocate for the physics department.

1999 - 2002 Mersey Television Ltd - Site Assistant

Site Maintenance, props assistance, delivery driving.

1998 Bullens Ltd Medical Supplies - Sales Manager

Marketing, Sales Administration, liaising with clients, co-ordinating stock delivery, project management.

IT Skills

I am proficient in the following software packages:

· Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

· Web authoring - HTML.

· Programming - Java, C++ and Fortran, Object Oriented programming techniques, Monte Carlo modelling methods.

· Linux/Unix.

Personal Skills

• I am highly motivated, conscientious, trustworthy and hard working.
• I have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• I have good time management and organisational skills.
• I am able to prioritise my workload and work on multiple projects.
• I have the ability to get along with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• I have worked in a wide range of environments including retail, higher education, media and medical sales.
• I have excellent IT skills.