Casey Wicker
Bristol
Summary
Passionate fourth-year pharmacology student aspiring to become a scientist in the pharmaceutical industry in research and development roles. Current focus in molecular pharmacology, specifically [delta] opioids and GPCRs. I am always eager and willing to develop and learn new skills whilst gaining valuable experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Assistant
British Heart Foundation
06.2023 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of the donation life-cycle for both fashion and furniture, including pricing, visual merchandising and growing sales by increasing stock throughput
- Manage volunteers by assigning tasks and responsibilities according to specific needs and skills.
Sales Assistant
Primark
10.2018 - 12.2022
- Maintained high levels of tidiness and stock levels, helping customers find the best products for their needs and overall increasing sales across all departments in store
- Received training in aspects of visual merchandising, stock management and customer service.
- Handled large customer transactions during peak periods - decreasing waiting times by on average 5 minutes/customer.
Receptionist
Premier Inn
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed a 60+ room hotel in day-to-day operations and ensuring all guests enjoyed their stay, resolving any problems that may have arisen and kept the building safe and secure
- I worked in close contact with other branches in the area to make sure the business in the whole area ran smoothly.
- Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by guests.
Receptionist
10 Hall Lane Dental Practice
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Helped patients understand their treatment courses (both NHS and private) and confidently answered any questions they had.
- Booked appointments, communicated with patients, and updated patient records accordingly.
- I often worked late shifts when less reception staff were available so learnt how to be independent and efficient.
Education
MSci - Pharmacology
University of Bristol
Bristol07.2024
A-Levels -
Havering Sixth Form College
London08.2020
Internship -
In2ScienceUK
King's College London08.2021
Internship -
The Blizard Institute
QMUL05.2021
Skills
- Scientific: Cell culture and transfection, radioligand binding, BRET assays, microscopy, Western-blot assays, ELISA assays, R-coding
- Software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, GraphPad, IBM SPSS
- General: time-management and organisation, problem-solving, data analysis, good written and oral communication, research, presentations, customer service
Timeline
Retail Assistant
British Heart Foundation
06.2023 - Current
Receptionist
Premier Inn
07.2021 - 09.2021
Receptionist
10 Hall Lane Dental Practice
07.2019 - 09.2020
Sales Assistant
Primark
10.2018 - 12.2022
MSci - Pharmacology
University of Bristol
A-Levels -
Havering Sixth Form College
Internship -
In2ScienceUK
Internship -
The Blizard Institute
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