Years of post-secondary education
Arran Johnston
Perth,United Kingdom
Summary
Compassionate individual eager to connect with and uplift people in need. An excellent team player and problem solver with a drive to learn and grow. Hopes to become a valued community member.
Overview
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Work history
Volunteer worker
Cancer Research UK
Perth, Perth and Kinross
2025.05 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organised workspace, contributing to a positive work environment.
- Processed clothing items for sale. This includes inspecting clothes for damage, tagging with appropriate size and steaming high value items for display.
Volunteer worker
Moray School Bank
Craigellachie, Moray
2023.08 - 2023.08
- Made up packs containing school items for children in need.
- Ensuring packs were properly labelled and correctly shipped.
- Organising packs into an ordered system.
- Worked in a team and followed delegated tasks to ensure that packs were made up in a time-effective manner.
Administrative assistant
Julia Williams Financial Planning Ltd.
Dufftown, Moray
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Digitally scanned files and shredded sensitive documents.
- General cleaning duties such as vacuuming and dusting.
- Utilised various programmes on computer to organise files and fill out documents while following correct GDPR procedure.
- Facilitated internal communication via the delivery of mail.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery
University of Dundee
Dundee 2023.09 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Life Sciences
University of Highlands and Islands
Elgin, Moray 2022.09 - 2023.06
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - General Education
Speyside High School
Charlestown of Aberlour, Moray 2018.08 - 2022.08
Skills
- Non-Profit organisation knowledge
- Mental health literacy
- Time efficiency
- Food preparation basics and Health and Safety Compliance
- Knowledge of GDPR compliance
- Basic coding proficiency and database management
- Biology lab techniques
- Environmental science knowledge
- Presentation preparation and public speaking
Timeline
Volunteer worker
Cancer Research UK
2025.05 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery
University of Dundee
2023.09 - Current
Volunteer worker
Moray School Bank
2023.08 - 2023.08
Administrative assistant
Julia Williams Financial Planning Ltd.
2023.06 - 2023.08
Certificate of Higher Education - Life Sciences
University of Highlands and Islands
2022.09 - 2023.06
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - General Education
Speyside High School
2018.08 - 2022.08