Lauren Potter
Reading,Derbyshire
Summary
As a Psychology and Neuroscience student with a passion for effective learning, I am eager to offer my skills as an academic note-taker. I have always found note-taking to be an essential tool for understanding and retaining information, and I excel at using metacognitive strategies to create clear, organized, and insightful notes. My academic success, including top results at GCSE and A-levels, reflects my ability to apply these strategies effectively. I am motivated by the opportunity to help students improve their academic performance by providing clear, structured notes that enhance their understanding and support their overall learning journey.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Voluntary Sales Assistant
Mind Mental Health: Charity
Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Aided customers with purchases
- Managed cash register operations, including processing cash and card transactions accurately
- Organised and maintained store displays, ensuring merchandise was attractively presented and easy to access
- Sorted, priced, and labelled donated items, preparing them for sale while adhering to the charity's pricing guidelines.
- Assessed second-hand goods upon delivery, ensuring products looked, worked and maintained in good working order.
- Improved store layout by categorising items and improving customer experience.
Assistant Sales Manager
Sophie Oliver
Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed daily store operations independently, including opening and closing the shop, while maintaining security protocols
- Provided professional customer service, assisting customers in the selection and purchase of jewellery
- Managed high-value sales transactions with a focus on accuracy
- Managed inventory; receiving, organising, and displaying new stock
- Developed product knowledge to effectively aid customers in their choice
- Maintained financial records, including cash handling, balancing the till, and preparing daily sales reports
Cleaner
Chipping Campden School
Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed deep cleaning tasks; bathrooms, classrooms, and staff rooms
- Managed time effectively to complete cleaning duties, balancing this with academic commitments
- Worked independently, following required direction.
- Followed sanitisation, health and hygiene regulations.
Transcriber & Notetaker
Dr Christopher Wilcox- Georgetown University
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Transcribed Dr Wilcox's verbal notes on his work on his nephrology and hypotension research.
- Turned his written notes to electronic via word doc.
- These notes ultimately aided in publishing his book: Handbook of Nephrology and Hypertension
- Edited existing transcripts to eliminate error, ensuring accuracy and conformance with transcription style guides.
- Worked remotely; balancing my academics and work efficiently.
- Proofread completed and existing transcripts/notes to meet guidelines.
Medical Lab Assistant: Neuropathology dept.
John Radcliffe Hospital & Oxford University
Oxford, Oxfordshire
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Readied slides for gram staining for subsequent examination by biomedical scientists.
- Cleaned and tidied laboratory benches and other workstations to keep work environment safe.
- Assisted in locating stored specimens for further testing and analysis.
- Analysed biological samples for chemical content and reactions.
- Used PPE and followed health and safety procedures.
- Observed all biopsy preparation; embedding in paraffin wax, histochemical staining, refrigerator storing. Only contributed to placing the wax slice onto the glass slide. Thus, following laboratory health and safety guidelines.
- Observed brain cuttings
- Examined cells stained with dye with precision to accurately locate abnormalities.
Back of House
Timothy's Cafe
Timothy's Cafe, Gloucestershire
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted with upkeep of clean and orderly dining space through table preparation and clearing
- Actively participated in team efforts to ensure seamless daily operations.
- Managed inventory for front-of-house supplies, ensuring optimal readiness for service.
- Operated dishwashers to clean glassware, cutlery, plates while following company best practices.
- Provided day-to-day kitchen assistance, supporting staff with delivery processing, food storage and general duties.
Soup Kitchen Volunteer
Soup Sisters
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Prepared hot meals for homeless individuals
- Managed waste disposal, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards were met.
- Ensured nutritious meals with careful meal preparation and quality control.
- Collaborated with other volunteers for smoother functioning of the soup kitchen.
- Assisted in fundraising events to ensure availability of necessary resources.
- Upheld food safety regulations during meal preparation to avoid health risks.
- Wrote individual messages on each soup container
Education
A-Levels - Psychology, Biology, English lit + lang, EPQ
Chipping Campden School
Gloucestershire 09.2021 - 07.2023
Skills
- Time management efficiency
- Goal-Oriented mindset
- Emotional intelligence in business
- Linguistic competence
- Language proficiency
- Technology proficiency
- Distance learning techniques
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Certification
First Aid Trained with Red Cross
Languages
French
Intermediate
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Assistant Sales Manager
Sophie Oliver
03.2023 - 09.2023
Cleaner
Chipping Campden School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Medical Lab Assistant: Neuropathology dept.
John Radcliffe Hospital & Oxford University
06.2022 - 07.2022
Transcriber & Notetaker
Dr Christopher Wilcox- Georgetown University
05.2022 - 08.2022
A-Levels - Psychology, Biology, English lit + lang, EPQ
Chipping Campden School
09.2021 - 07.2023
Voluntary Sales Assistant
Mind Mental Health: Charity
01.2019 - 12.2023
Back of House
Timothy's Cafe
01.2019 - 01.2020
Soup Kitchen Volunteer
Soup Sisters
01.2015 - 06.2016
First Aid Trained with Red Cross
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