AYESHA FAROOQI
Summary
Motivated Biomedical Science graduate with experience in laboratory science, research and patient-facing healthcare settings. Passionate about pursuing a career in healthcare and committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. Strong communication, teamwork and analytical skills developed through academic research, COVID-19 testing and voluntary care experience.
Overview
4
4
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Assistant
Primark Harrow
10.2021 - Current
- Actively engaging with customers to provide general assistance in a friendly manner, promoting customer loyalty and satisfaction.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick till service, aiming to minimise queues alongside professionally handling product returns and exchanges.
- Welcomed customers warmly as they entered the store to create a friendly atmosphere. and aided in any fashion concerns such as matching shoes with their outfit and offering advice on sizing to provide the best products fitting their needs.
- Communicated store promotions and discounts to customers, encouraging purchases and increasing sales potential.
- Monitored shop floor to promote optimal environment, restocking merchandise and reorganising.
- Worked closely with senior colleagues to handle customer complaints in a timely fashion.
- Organised store merchandise rails and displays, enhancing visual appeal and shopping experience.
- Often came into work on short notice to cover a colleague and ensure the business does not lose customers as a result of staff shortages.
Lateral Flow Test Assistant
Saint Dominic’s College
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted swabs of students' tonsils to facilitate accurate testing results.
- Transported swabs to analysis desk for reagent application, ensuring precise readings.
- Maintained high cleanliness standards by regularly sanitising workspace, promoting a safe testing environment.
- Accurately updated the system by logging the results.
- Followed system security procedures to safeguard student data.
Care assistant (Voluntary work)
Primrose house care home
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Conducted all aspects of personal care, including feeding and dressing, whilst retaining comfort and dignity for the patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate care and effective communication.
- Built positive relationships with patients, enhancing holistic care through support in leisure activities and creative pursuits.
- Assisted clinical staff with wound care and health assessments.
- Coordinated communication between caregiving teams, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Charted daily information such as mood changes, mobility activity and eating percentages, aiding continued patient assessment.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Biomedical Sciences
St Georges University of London
London, ENG07-2026
A levels -
St Dominic’s Sixth Form College
01-2021
GCSEs -
Claremont High School
01-2019
Skills
- Microscopy
- Chromatography
- Titration
- Electrophoresis
- Teamwork
- Work ethic
- Data analysis
- Positive attitude
- Adaptability
- Lab reports
- Sterile hygiene
- Customer engagement
- Data security measures
- Patient communication
- Team coordination
Languages
English, Urdu
First Language
Punjabi
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
German
Intermediate
B1
Interests
- Volunteering- Always looking for new opportunities to volunteer, previously have volunteered at care homes
- Learning new languages- currently teching myself German
- Henna- often take bookings for weddings and functions
Timeline
Retail Assistant
Primark Harrow
10.2021 - Current
Lateral Flow Test Assistant
Saint Dominic’s College
08.2021 - 09.2021
Care assistant (Voluntary work)
Primrose house care home
03.2021 - 04.2021
BSc (Hons) - Biomedical Sciences
St Georges University of London
A levels -
St Dominic’s Sixth Form College
GCSEs -
Claremont High School