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07919520577 [email protected] 5 Windmill Road, Saintfield, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 7DX
Education2013-2016 Durham University
F600 BSc (Hons) Geology Obtained 2:1
Completed a Double Module Dissertation as part of my Third Year, which involved 6 weeks of independent fieldwork studying the regional geology of Connemara, followed by an 11,000-word report detailing my observations.
2006-2013 Methodist College Belfast
Attained: 10 As at GCSE 3 As at A Level
- Biology, Geography, Geology
Work ExperienceSeptember 2017 KPMG Graduate Programme - Audit ACA / CA - Empowered
September 2016-Present M&S Café Barista
June 2016 Labour Campaigner
Volunteered to campaign with Labour in County Durham on the day of the EU Referendum Worked in a team going door-to-door asking if people had voted, if they were planning to
vote, and if unsure, trying to convince them to vote Remain
October 2015 Extra in Game of Thrones Season 6
June 2015 St. Mary’s College Open Day Ambassador
Worked on University wide open days, specifically in St. Mary’s, greeting prospective applicants to the college
Involved taking large groups on tours around the site, which meant having a deep knowledge and passion about the college, as well as the proficiency in public speaking
2014-2015 Durham Alumni Relations Office
Worked as a Telephone Fundraiser for the University, calling alumni, discussing their experiences and asking for donations to campaigns going on across the university
The role involves strong communication and customer service skills, with an in-depth knowledge and enthusiasm in the university also being required
December 2014-January 2015 Next PLC
Employed as temporary sales support staff over the Christmas period at Next in Donegal Square, Belfast, developing customer service skills in a retail environment
Michael MacKenzie
July 2012 Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, Belfast
Working in the laboratory with equipment testing water samples for levels of chlorine, phosphorus, carbon and other contaminants
Using microscopes to determine levels of phytoplankton in samples, work contributing to the ‘Toxic Phytoplankton Monitoring Programme’, which would go on to be used by local government
2011-2012 Fullerton House Belfast
Worked as a classroom assistant in the preparatory department of my school alongside a teacher in a class of 20 pupils aged 9/10 years old
Main role was to support the teaching staff in helping an autistic boy complete his work and aid his academic development
Other work included leading small groups to support assignment completion, and marking responsibilities
July 2011 National Museums Northern Ireland
Worked alongside the Curator of Geology arranging and setting up meetings for the Belfast Geologist’s Society, as well as sorting through and organising collections in the museum’s off-site storage facility
College InvolvementDurham University is a collegiate university, which offers many opportunities for personal growth in getting involved and undertaking roles throughout college.
-Awarded College Half Colours in 2015
-Awarded College Full Colours in 2016
2015-2016
Social Secretary of St. Mary’s College- I was elected for this role within the College Executive Committee, which involves leading the organisation of events for the 800-person college. In charge of several sub-committees, I am responsible for formals, balls, and event nights outside of Durham.
Head of Entertainment for St. Mary’s College Midsummer Ball 2016 “Boulder” in St. Mary’s College Pantomime 2015
2014-2015
Informal Secretary of St. Mary’s College Social Committee- I was chosen to be in charge of the Informal Events of College, which involved the Hallowe’en Informal, and the Informal Ball.
Social Secretary of St. Mary’s College Tennis Club Secretary of Mary’s DUCK (Durham University Charities Kommittee) Head of Entertainment for St. Mary’s College Midsummer Ball- Chosen to be in charge
of the Entertainment at the biggest event in the college calendar, going from 6pm to 6am. With a budget of over £36,000 for the event, I liaised with local businesses to bring fairground rides, entertainers, food stalls etc. into the college for the night, and ensure everything ran smoothly on the day (and night) of the event.
Member of Mary’s Day Committee
2013-2014
Tech coordinator for St. Mary’s College Drama Society College Social Committee General member of St. Mary’s College Tennis Club