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ELLIOTT ANDERSON

Worthing,West Sussex

Summary

I am a motivated and adaptable third year Chemistry student at Swansea University with strong analytical and problem-solving skills developed through academic research and diverse work experiences. I excel in leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking, with a proven ability to work effectively under pressure. Passionate about applying my scientific knowledge to innovative challenges, I am seeking opportunities to contribute to dynamic, forward-thinking teams.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6062
6062
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Bartender

Peppermint
Swansea
04.2025 - Current
  • A critical member of a team providing cocktails and food in a high pressure environment meeting sales quotas and coinciding with demand peaks
  • Understanding clientele and meeting their needs whilst maintaining professionalism and engagement
  • Working effectively with a team to ensure efficiency and high standards - this role taught me important multitasking skills in a high pressure environment and how to interact and read a customers body language

Internship in process engineering and AI design

Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials
Swansea University
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • I spent many hours in a state of the art wet-lab learning the process of creating semiconductor packages and the skills involved, teaching me valuable process engineering skills
  • Participated in the Dragons STEM events helping open up young minds to the possibilities in STEM which included giving speeches and showcasing VR and AI technology
  • Developed and coded an AI powered academic grant matching application with a small team that harnessed machine learning models and a spread of coding languages to then be purchased and integrated into academic institutions

Internship in research and design

Centre for integrative Semiconductor Materials
Swansea University
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Conducted research and literature reviews under the guidance of Prof Owen Guy, contributing to development of new wafer manufacturing techniques
  • Designed and tested innovative prototypes using CAD software, enhancing the production process
  • Led STEM outreach events for primary schools, engaging and promoting science education


Laboratory Outreach/Experience

Department of Chemistry
Swansea University
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • I spent over 50 hours teaching 10-18 year olds the fundamentals of laboratory safety and technique leading small groups and supervising them whilst performing experiments. This role was a great opportunity, with lots of responsibilities requiring professionalism and attentiveness.
  • I continue to increase laboratory time and experience with over 300 hours spent so far throughout my course in a laboratory. This experience has taught me crucial leadership skills whilst understanding the importance of safety in such high risk environments. It's has also helped me develop my laboratory techniques to a high level.

Stock Clerk/ Customer Assistant

Waitrose Partner
Burgess Hill, United Kingdom
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Managed stock for the fresh produce section, optimising inventory through effective rotation and organisation
  • Delivered excellent customer service, assisting with inquiries and ensuring a pleasant shopping experience
  • Collaborated with a small team during peak times, maintaining high operational standards teaching me important team development and leadership skills

Customer Service Representative

Peking Chef
Ardingly, United Kingdom
08.2015 - 09.2020
  • Provided efficient customer service during peak hours, enduring smooth operations and high customer satisfaction
  • Managed customer inquiries and orders via phone, improving response times and service quality
  • Trained new employees, implementing effective onboarding processes that maintained high service standards.
  • Managed stock levels

Education

BSc (with honours) - Chemistry

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Swansea
Sept 2022 - 06.2026

Science Diploma - Science and Engineering

SUSSEX DOWNS COLLEGE
Lewes, East Sussex
Sept 2016 - 06.2018

GCSEs - core subjects

OATHALL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Sept 2012 - 06.2016

Accomplishments

STEM Ambassador

Spending time with younger minds and helping them understand about the opportunities in STEM by giving speeches and leading challenging activities. This requires dedication and teamwork to allow events to run efficiently. These events have been thoroughly enjoyable as well as teaching me life skills.


Secretary for Swansea University Powerlifting

This role helped me develop relationships with businesses and create deals, also sourcing merchandise and complying with regulations. It forced me to be highly organised and communicative with my committee. It also allowed me to assist in other roles and be dynamic with my team to ensure a fluid experience for our members


Runners up for Sussex raft design and assembly competition

We designed, built and raced our vessel against 10 other teams. This accomplishment took myself and my team to a local engineering institute. A group speech was given where we explained what engineering principles we had employed to create our competitive vessel. This took courage and leadership skills at a young age. This also developed an early passion for engineering and chemistry, teaching me critical thinking skills.

Timeline

Internship in process engineering and AI design

Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials
06.2025 - 08.2025

Bartender

Peppermint
04.2025 - Current

Internship in research and design

Centre for integrative Semiconductor Materials
06.2024 - 08.2024

Laboratory Outreach/Experience

Department of Chemistry
09.2023 - 08.2024

Stock Clerk/ Customer Assistant

Waitrose Partner
09.2021 - 09.2022

Customer Service Representative

Peking Chef
08.2015 - 09.2020

BSc (with honours) - Chemistry

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Sept 2022 - 06.2026

Science Diploma - Science and Engineering

SUSSEX DOWNS COLLEGE
Sept 2016 - 06.2018

GCSEs - core subjects

OATHALL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Sept 2012 - 06.2016
ELLIOTT ANDERSON