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Amira Ali

Nottingham

Summary

A proactive, results-driven, and versatile professional with experience in high-volume client advisory and one-to-one academic tutoring. Skilled in delivering clear guidance on complex processes, safeguarding vulnerable individuals, and building trust through effective communication. Brings strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities, developed through managing sensitive cases and tailoring support to individual needs. Self-motivated and resourceful, with a strategic mindset and a commitment to excellence, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

LPA Advisor - Civil Servant

Ministry Of Justice - Office of the public guardian
Nottingham
2024.11 - Current
  • Deliver 40–50 high-volume daily consultations, providing clear guidance on setting up and managing Lasting Power of Attorney.
  • Explain complex legal processes in a clear and accessible way, enabling clients to make informed decisions.
  • Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns, protecting vulnerable individuals from potential abuse or misuse of power.
  • Apply sound judgement to assess risk and ensure compliance with legal and safeguarding standards.
  • Manage a fast-paced, target-driven workload while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
  • Handle sensitive and emotionally complex conversations with empathy, discretion, and professionalism.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve cases and ensure appropriate outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate case records using internal systems, ensuring data integrity and audit compliance.

Recruitment administrator (secondment)

Quotient Sciences
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2024.03 - 2024.10
  • Effectively managed the recruitment and onboarding of volunteers for up to 30 clinical studies per month
  • Generated query and screening checklists based on project requirements
  • Performed routine administrative tasks
  • Set up study details
  • Oversaw routine database updates for volunteers and projects
  • Communicated directly with volunteers on-site and over the phone
  • Sourced volunteers

Clinical researcher

Quotient Sciences
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2023.07 - 2024.10
  • Lead clinical research projects, often up to 3 projects per day
  • Executed procedures within strict time constraints
  • Ensured data was accurate, reliable and repeatable
  • Carried out regular admin tasks
  • Attended customer meetings
  • Engaged in additional training to broaden expertise including becoming QC and lab trained
  • Lead a continuous improvement project to improve onboarding training for new starters, improving productivity by 25%

Research apprentice

CPI
Darlington, County Durham
2021.09 - 2023.06

Here I supported many departments, gaining a diverse portfolio of professional skills, as a part of my apprenticeship

Research Scientists

  • Carried out R&D biologics projects
  • Worked in the upstream, downstream and analytical departments. Creating, purifying and analysing medicine made in living cells
  • Executed assigned duties with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Supported daily operations, maintenance and admin tasks
  • Helped to prepare and execute projects under supervision.

Business Development & Sales

  • Networked with prospects at industry events, showcasing successful projects and services
  • Identified opportunities to drive business growth, diversification and expansion.
  • Maintained client records in bespoke CRM systems, ensuring streamlined data processes for maximum efficiency.

Marketing & PR

  • Organised and lead work experience events for students
  • Lead diversity and inclusion incentives
  • Lead a marketing campaign on the life of and apprentice in Pharma

Operations

  • Carried out routine tests on the water systems and various equipment
  • Daily monitoring of pressure, humidity and temperature of labs and equipment

Private tutor

Self employed
Darlington
2021.10 - 2022.12
  • Provided one-to-one science tutoring, tailoring lessons to individual learning needs and academic goals.
  • Explained complex scientific concepts in a clear and engaging way to build understanding and confidence.
  • Supported exam preparation through structured revision plans, practice questions, and targeted feedback.
  • Monitored student progress and adapted teaching strategies to ensure continuous improvement.

Tax advisor (temp role)

Rift
Ashford, Kent
2021.01 - 2021.09
  • Carried out yearly tax returns for clients
  • Reached out to past and new clients for B2C recruitment before the new tax year
  • Performed routine administrative duties
  • Regularly contacted HMRC to ensure returns can be completed in a timely manner
  • Worked independently in a remote setting

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Biotechnology

Newcastle College
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
2021.09 - 6 2023

A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Maths

Feza International School
Dar es salaam
2017.09 - 6 2019

GCSEs - Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Feza International School
Dar es salaam
2016.09 - 6 2017

Bachelor of Science - Science

Open university
United Kingdom
09.2026

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Continuous improvement
  • Organisational skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Sales skills
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership skills
  • Project Management
  • Statutory legislation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Advising

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Swimming
  • Volunteering
  • Avid documentary viewer

Languages

6,6

Languages

English
Arabic

Timeline

LPA Advisor - Civil Servant

Ministry Of Justice - Office of the public guardian
2024.11 - Current

Recruitment administrator (secondment)

Quotient Sciences
2024.03 - 2024.10

Clinical researcher

Quotient Sciences
2023.07 - 2024.10

Private tutor

Self employed
2021.10 - 2022.12

Research apprentice

CPI
2021.09 - 2023.06

Diploma of Higher Education - Biotechnology

Newcastle College
2021.09 - 6 2023

Tax advisor (temp role)

Rift
2021.01 - 2021.09

A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Maths

Feza International School
2017.09 - 6 2019

GCSEs - Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Feza International School
2016.09 - 6 2017

Bachelor of Science - Science

Open university
Amira Ali