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Louie Thomson

Glasgow

Summary

Throughout my adult life I have mainly worked customer-facing hospitality jobs that demanded maximum effort from me every day. From running the bar to training new staff; I learned how to work in a team, remain calm in stressful situations, and many other applicable skills to every area of life. My time studying as an undergraduate at the University of Strathclyde taught me skills that I wish to apply as I continue with my career. As I spent my final year working with semiconductor nanowire lasers, it is an incredible opportunity to further this work by investigating other photonic devices and photonic integrated circuitry. I find the work being conducted in this project to be exceptionally interesting and I am excited to potentially begin a lifelong career in research.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Bartender

The Merchant Steakhouse
Glasgow
03.2024 - 11.2025
  • To work at my highest potential, detailed product knowledge of the dishes and drinks was required and expected.
  • Collaboration with team members to provide seamless service during busy periods.
  • Developed rapport with regulars to hold a loyal customer base.

Bar Supervisor

Connolly's Irish Bar
Glasgow
03.2022 - 11.2024
  • Handled difficult customers, ensuring minimum disruption to other guests and staff.
  • Trained staff for improved service quality and professionalism.
  • Enhanced customer and staff satisfaction by managing bar operations efficiently.

Customer Service Telephone Associate

SS&C
Stirling
10.2019 - 08.2020
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate responses.
  • Went through rigorous training regarding both GDPR and the many rules and regulations that financial advisers must obey.
  • Delivered important information to clients in a timely and professional matter.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
09.2022 - 05.2026

Higher National Certificate - Accountancy

Glasgow Clyde College
Glasgow
09.2020 - 07.2021

Skills

  • Quick learner
  • Team player
  • Experience with free space optics and lasers
  • Proficient in Python and MatLab and experience with other programming languages
  • Experience in image analysis using different software platforms
  • Experience in data analysis and graphing through platforms like Origin
  • Great public speaker
  • Friendly, approachable, and excited to learn

Timeline

Bartender

The Merchant Steakhouse
03.2024 - 11.2025

Bachelor of Science - Physics

University of Strathclyde
09.2022 - 05.2026

Bar Supervisor

Connolly's Irish Bar
03.2022 - 11.2024

Higher National Certificate - Accountancy

Glasgow Clyde College
09.2020 - 07.2021

Customer Service Telephone Associate

SS&C
10.2019 - 08.2020
Louie Thomson