Charis Hagan

Motivated Human Nutrition student with hands-on experience in food safety and quality assurance within the technical department at Hovis Belfast. Skilled in compliance monitoring, auditing and laboratory-based analysis, with a strong understanding of industry standards.

In addition to my technical experience, I have developed strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills through roles as an Assistant Manager in a fast-paced coffee shop and as an Amazon delivery driver. These roles have strengthened my ability to adapt quickly to new environments, manage responsibility under pressure and work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

I am a fast learner with a proactive attitude, excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. Reliable and dedicated, I bring a hardworking and resourceful approach to every role I take on.

Drumbear Lodge Limited Nursing Home, Care Assistant - November 2018 - March 2019

• Talking to residents, Assisting them with their own individual needs, Providing meals

• Highly Adaptable - Successfully transitioned between roles in food production, hospitality management and delivery driving, quickly learning new systems and responsibilities
• Strong Organisational and Time Management skills - Balanced University with part-time work, consistently meeting deadlines and managing competing priorities
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Developed through customer-facing roles, handling queries, resolving issues and building positive relationships with customers and colleagues
• Ability to Work Independently and Use Initiative - Demonstrated through delivery driving, managing routes efficiently and solving problems without supervision
• Strong Attention to Detail - Gained through technical and food safety work, ensuring accuracy in compliance, auditing and quality checks
• Effective Problem-Solving Skills - Able to think quickly in fast-paced environments, particularly in hospitality and logistics roles
• Reliable and Hardworking - Trusted with responsibility in previous roles, including leadership duties as an Assistant Manager
• Resilient and Proactive - Maintained high performance under pressure and consistently sought opportunities to improve skills and take on new challenges

• I received a trophy on Prize day in my secondary school for the subjects English, Business Studies, Irish, History, Religious Education and Home Economics for attaining the highest result in these subjects in the Junior Certificate 2016.
• I received the highest grades in Leaving Certificate Business and Home Economics in my school in 2019.
• I am a qualified Peer Educator as I completed the Peer Education course in 2016, and In Transition Year I taught first year students issues related to smoking, alcohol and drugs.
• In April 2017 I made it to the Grand Finale of the Junk Kouture Fashion Competition with my entry “Uptown Funk”.
• In 2017, I obtained a distinction in the Level 1 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Food Safety Certificate Exam.
• I obtained the role of Head Girl in my school for the school year of 2018/2019.
• In 2020 I completed a course in Manual Handling and received my certificate.
• In 2024 I received a Deans list certificate for achieving a first-class honours mark in all my modules.
• In 2025 I completed a HACCP Level 2 course and received a distinction.

I have a genuine passion for human nutrition that extends beyond my degree into everyday life. I enjoy cooking and baking, often experimenting with recipes to create meals that are both nutritious and enjoyable, allowing me to apply my academic knowledge in a practical way.

I am committed to maintaining an active lifestyle through regular fitness, which has strengthened my discipline, consistency and resilience.

In my free time, I enjoy reading as a way to continuously learn and stay inspired.

I am highly motivated and goal-driven, always looking for ways to improve myself, take on new challenges and work towards long-term personal and professional success.

• Catherine, Hughes, Course Coordinator, c.hughes@ulster.ac.uk, +44 (0)287012, Ulster University, Cromore Road, Coleraine, BT52 1SA
• Darren Turley, Compliance Manager, Darren.Turley@hovis.co.uk, +44 (0)2890388555, Hovis Ltd, Apollo Road, Belfast BT12 6LP