Elizabeth Holland- CVContact Details

High House Farm BungalowRidgelands LaneChaileyEast SussexBN8 4RS

Mobile Number: 07921491140Email: bgmholland@gmail.com

Education

University of Birmingham 2013-

I have recently completed first year Chemistry BSc, achieving a 2:1 (67%)

Central Sussex College Haywards Heath 2011-2013

A-levels Chemistry B, Maths C, English Language B

Chailey Secondary School 2005-2010

GSCEs 1 A*, 3 A’s, 6 B’s including Maths (B), English Literature (A*), English Language (A) and Science (B)

Work Experience

Science Communication Module 2015

I am currently doing a module in Science Communication, where we are required in groups to create a short video presentation and short written summaries about research taking place in the School of Chemistry. This module has allowed me to improve my team working skills and also take on a leadership role. I have also improved communicating scientific information in different mediums and being able to convey information clearly to different audience; both those with and without a higher education standard of scientific knowledge.

Redbrick September 2014-

I have been writing articles for my universities newspaper in the Science and Technology column. This has helped me develop my skills of communicating information to a varied audience, as not many people have a specialized knowledge of different aspects of science. It has also helped with my time management skills and working to a specific deadline. I have

also widened my knowledge of current events both worldwide and in the Birmingham area. http://www.redbrick.me/author/bholland/

Townings Farm Shop- September 2011- August 2014

I have gained skills in team work, organisation and customer service working as a shop assistant in a small farm shop/butchers in Chailey. My job required me to have good communication skills with customers and have a good knowledge of the products and various types of meat sold as well as gaining knowledge in stock control. I was also required to have clear communication skills over the phone speaking to customers and placing orders with suppliers. Also during busier times of the year (Christmas etc.) I was able to work in a team with other members of staff to ensure the shop ran smoothly and efficiently.

Townings Farm Café – June 2014-August 2014

I gained skills in food preparation and serving customers, as well as taking food orders. This job entailed good communication with other staff to ensure good efficient customer service.

Prospective Students Call Centre November 2014-

This role required me to place phone calls to students interested in applying to the University of Birmingham. It was necessary for me to have a wide range of knowledge about the city and the university itself to try and encourage students to apply to the university. On occasion I was required to speak to parents as well as students where it was necessary to communicate in a different manner than speaking to someone in a similar age range.

Skills

Working in a team as both a member and taking a leadership role which I gained from a three day Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) skills programme. The programme also helped me improve my time management and communication skills while working on large group activities that were time limited.

Proficient using Microsoft office Full clean driving license Level 1 Award in Food Safety Awareness in Catering

Interests/hobbies

My interests include cooking, baking reading and I have been a keen horse rider since the age of 6. I also enjoy writing both creatively and in article style.

Referee

Available on request