• 2002 – 2007 University of Edinburgh
  PhD
  
  Plant Molecular Biology Investigating nutrient signalling pathways in Arabidopsis thaliana using promotor-LUC constructs of known nutrient signalling components, to elucidate signalling components and identify new intermediate components.
  
  
• 1999 – 2002 University Of Bristol
  BSc (Hons) Zoology 
  
  Practical Research Project
  Six-month research project investigating fatty acid substrate specificity of a PUFA elongation component of the microalga Isocrysis galbana. Used molecular techniques to investigate this, focusing on the role of a histidine box homologous to PUFA elongation components.
  
  Library Research Project
  Three-month library based research project on arthropod phylogenies. Required critical and comparative study of recent and past research in this area, looking at the different putative phylogenies and their methods of construction.
  
  
• 1995 – 1999 Sidcot Friends School
  A'levels - 5 B's
  GCSE – 8 A's 1 B

Work Experience

• Sept 2001- Nanny work Easter Compton, Bristol - Three weeks live-in help for a family with four young children.
  
  
• July 2001- Secretarial Temp Work Arden Shields, Bristol
  Few weeks doing reception work for Radiodetection Ltd, Bristol. Transferred to stocktaking and administration. Required communication skills, flexibility and quick learing ability.
  
  
• Oct 2000 – House Keeper 23 Tyndal Park Ave, Bristol
  General cleaning, filing and DIY for an elderly gentleman.
  
  
• Aug 2000 – Data collection Department of Environment, Belfast
  Accompanied researchers in seal counts. Helped assess a fen meadow due to become an ASSI. Aided identification of new fungal species. Data Basing
  
  
• Jul 2000 – VB Programmer University of Bristol
  Design and construction of a program to be used as a tutorial for the Equine Science department.
  

• Sep 1999 – Secretarial Temp Work Arden Shields, Leamington Spa - Reception work for MDG architects, Warwick. Required working with a team and communication skills - Secretarial and Reception work for Roush Ind, L/SPA Required organisation skills. Often worked alone and left to take initiative in making decisions.
  
  
• Jan 1999 – Model United Nations Hague, Netherlands
  UN high commissioner for refugees and group leader. Learnt about international politics and practiced lobbying and debate. Required a quick mind and teamwork skills.
  
  
• Feb 1998 – Data basing GE MEELSA, Saudi Arabia
  Word processing and data base entry.
  
  
• Aug 1997 – Camp Mentor Durham, N. Carolina,
  USA Responsible for a group of children (age 8 –14). Taught swimming, horse riding and art skills.
  
  

Computer Skills

• Operating systems: Mainly Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP 
• Word Processing: Word
• Spreadsheet: Excel
• Presentation: PowerPoint
• Programming: Access databases, Visual Basic 6
• Drawing packages: Corel Draw, Paint
• 3D: Corel Dream

Awards received

• Drama Bronze and silver medals for acting by the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Had lead roles in school productions of Pygmalion and Separate Tables.
  
• Music Church pianist for local congregation. Enjoy playing piano, flute and violin. Also enjoy singing.
  
• Art Enjoying pottery and sculpting. Member of the University of Bristol pottery society and have had commissions.
  
• Computer RSA CLAIT stage 1. Self taught in VB 6 programming and 3D graphics.
  
• Sport PADI advanced open water scuba diver, also enjoy sailing, climbing, swimming and cycling.
  

Service

Interests

Youth Group Leader at my local church, enjoy dancing, climbing.

Miscellaneous

Full Clean UK Driving Licence

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