Summary
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Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
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Lewis Trafford Holliday

Manchester,Lancashire

Summary

Enthusiastic Linguistics and Social Anthropology graduate looking to get stuck-in to a linguistics-related position utilising linguistic theory to improve machine learning and enhance large language models to more accurately generate language for AI-powered chatbots and the like. Looking to apply the knowledge and skills learned from my degree while also picking up and refining new skills along the way. I am a friendly, open-minded person and can thrive in both team and individual settings, bringing organisational skills, excellent time management and prioritisation skills and an outstanding understanding of linguistic theory and concepts just waiting to be applied!

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Volunteer at Northside Primary School

Northside Primary School
Workington, Cumbria
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Assisted classroom teacher in tidying and organising the classroom in a way that enhanced the material through detailed displays that placed emphasis on key aspects of the curriculum.
  • Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.
  • Organised class spaces and prepared materials for upcoming teacher lessons.
  • Planned and arranged classrooms to promote learning and student achievement.

Shop Floor Assistant

B&M Retail
Whitehaven, Cumbria
04.2021 - 08.2025
  • Collaborated with colleagues whilst assisting customers, improving teamwork efficiency.
  • Maintained clean and organised store environment for improved shopping experience.
  • Stocked shelves neatly and accurately, maintaining visual standards of shop floor.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by providing excellent service on shop floor.
  • Provided product information to customers, facilitating informed purchasing decisions.
  • Operated tills with care and precision to accurately process cash and credit card transactions.

Volunteer at Botanical Garden

University of Manchester
Manchester, Lancashire
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Contributed to the general upkeep of the Firs Botanical Gardens on the University of Manchester Fallowfield campus.
  • Experience potting plants and growing vegetables, furthering the growth of the gardens and partaking in work that helped donate food to food banks.
  • Learned and understood the importance of cultivation and biodiversity in public spaces and the role that this plays in mental well-being and wellness sessions ran by the university.
  • Gained team experience by working with other volunteers to develop and maintain the gardens, collaborating on new ideas and projects that could increase visitors.

Education

GCSEs -

St Benedict’s Catholic High School
Whitehaven

A-Levels -

St Benedict’s Sixth Form College
Whitehaven

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics and Social Anthropology

University of Manchester
Manchester
09/2022 - 05/2025

Skills

  • Google docs and spreadsheets
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of R and Python
  • Knowledge of Natural Language Processing and Parsing
  • Proficient in corpus linguistics
  • Copywriting and proofreading
  • Time management mastery
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Spelling and grammar proficiency in English
  • Research and report writing
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Resourcefulness
  • Attention to Detail

Affiliations

  • I enjoy going to the gym as it allows me to work towards a goal long-term while also benefitting my physical and mental health. I love to play Dungeons and Dragons with my friends, which can take a lot of planning and detail. I also have a managerial position in a virtual game that I play where I manage 29 other players and allocate their in-game resources/efforts/skills to different needs in the game very often, this has allowed me to gain a sense of pride in teamwork that others may get from sports clubs.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Volunteer at Northside Primary School

Northside Primary School
07.2025 - 08.2025

Volunteer at Botanical Garden

University of Manchester
09.2024 - 05.2025

Shop Floor Assistant

B&M Retail
04.2021 - 08.2025

GCSEs -

St Benedict’s Catholic High School

A-Levels -

St Benedict’s Sixth Form College

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics and Social Anthropology

University of Manchester
09/2022 - 05/2025
Lewis Trafford Holliday