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Karmi Parmar

Watford

Summary

I am a highly enthusiastic and a responsible individual having had work experience in the Retail and the Medical Industry. I understand that in today’s world, irrespective of scientific skills, one also needs other skill sets such as dealing with people and business skills. I aspire to utilise these skills in pursing my career path by working in collaboration with industry. I am able to work under pressure, both as part of a team and autonomously. I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. I have been brought up to treat everyone with respect and equality. I am skilled at understanding customer and employee requests and meeting needs. Furthers success by strengthening staff training, streamlining internal systems and facilitating sales techniques.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

DBP Law Solicitors
Watford
01.2019 - Current
  • I worked in a firm of solicitors where I carried out administrative duties.
  • Updated client correspondence files and noted additions in file index.
  • Uploaded files and entered data into records management system.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages.

Junior Biomedical Scientist

Hasu Diagnostics
Slough
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • I have worked at this Covid testing lab from the start of summer of 2021 where I had the chance to commission the testing machinery and carry out PCR-RT tests on Covid samples
  • Alongside this I managed administrative duties such as reporting of the samples and liaising with customers by responding to emails and answering their queries
  • I had to prioritise various tasks to ensure efficient and timely delivery of the tests.
  • Explored and created new ways to resolve problems with processes, technology or team members to improve overall efficiency.
  • Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
  • Actively listened to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns.

Tutor

Explore Learning Centre
Watford
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • During year 13, I tutored children of the ages from 4 up to 15 years old
  • I had to be organised and manage my time between studies and work
  • Assisted students of all skill levels in core subjects, including maths and English.
  • Supported students to reach curriculum goals with tailored coaching style.
  • Employed mix of advice, criticism and encouragement to help students learn and grow.

Shop Floor Assistant

Boots the Chemist
12.2017 - 01.2018
  • As part of my retail experience, I worked at Boots in different departments as a customer assistant representative.
  • I had to be flexible and adapt to the different situations presented to me during busy times of the Christmas holidays.
  • Arranged shelves to display promotions, sales and deals in the optimum placement to increase purchases.
  • Encouraged customer loyalty by building positive rapport with regular customers.
  • Maintained excellent customer satisfaction by providing helpful, friendly and attentive customer service.

Shadowing

Dental Surgery - Health and Wellness Centre
London
01.2017 - 01.2017
  • I gained valuable experience at a dental surgery in London where I learnt about different procedures that are utilised on patients
  • I observed the day to day running of a surgery from the tasks of the receptionists to those of the dental surgeons
  • Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.

Bridgewater Pharmacy
01.2014
  • Working in the Pharmacy during the school work experience for 2 weeks gave me an insight of how a business is run and the process by which medication is dispatched
  • I realised that the role of a pharmacist is not just limited to dispensing medication but to relate with customers with various ailments
  • In fact,I realised that Pharmacists dealt with not only simple health issues such as colds but also complicated issues such as mental health and addiction.

Education

Bsc - Biomedical Sciences

University of Southampton
Southampton
Current

A-Levels -

Watford Grammar School for Girls
Watford, Hertfordshire
2019

GCSEs -

Queens' School
Bushey, Hertfordshire
2017

Skills

  • Team building
  • Leadership
  • Analytical
  • Customer Service
  • Ambitious
  • Driven

Timeline

Junior Biomedical Scientist

Hasu Diagnostics
07.2021 - 03.2022

Administrative Assistant

DBP Law Solicitors
01.2019 - Current

Tutor

Explore Learning Centre
08.2018 - 03.2019

Shop Floor Assistant

Boots the Chemist
12.2017 - 01.2018

Shadowing

Dental Surgery - Health and Wellness Centre
01.2017 - 01.2017

Bridgewater Pharmacy
01.2014

Bsc - Biomedical Sciences

University of Southampton

A-Levels -

Watford Grammar School for Girls

GCSEs -

Queens' School
Karmi Parmar