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Nadia Ahmadzai

Birmingham,West midlands

Summary

A highly skilled individual with expertise in effective communication, team collaboration, and problem-solving. Demonstrates exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring efficient office administration and database management. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and laboratory protocols, with a strong understanding of health and safety compliance. Multilingual capabilities enhancing public speaking confidence and mentoring abilities. Career goals include leveraging leadership skills to drive positive change within diverse teams.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Volunteer at local snack shop

Snack and dash
Birmingham , West Midlands
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Achieved store cleanliness with regular tidying of aisles.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by keeping shelves well-stocked and neatly arranged.
  • Employed excellent time management skills to meet restocking deadlines.
  • Maintained accurate inventory count, ensuring adequate stock levels.
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery vans to keep shelves full.
  • Supported colleagues during busy periods, promoting teamwork in the workplace.
  • Used manual handling equipment safely whilst moving heavy items around the store floor.
  • Displayed promotional items to maximise visibility and sales potential.
  • Responded quickly to customer queries, fostering positive relationships with patrons.
  • Kept orderly product displays, improving shop appearance.
  • Assisted customers to find products, enhancing their shopping experience.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines to create a safe environment for shoppers.
  • Performed additional cleaning tasks after store closing hours for continued maintenance of cleanliness standards.
  • Inspected delivery product quality and quantities.

Volunteer lab assistant

Coventry University
Coventry, West Midlands
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Reduced errors during testing procedures through careful monitoring of experiments.
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and sterilising lab equipment.
  • Ensured accurate test results by following strict protocols during sample analysis.
  • Improved work environment cleanliness by organising waste disposal schedules regularly.
  • Facilitated effective communication between laboratory staff and other departments.
  • Assisted PhD students, first year university students and staff with laboratory equipment setups.
  • Assisted with data input to facilitate faster test results.
  • Provided support for senior scientists, contributing towards successful experiments.
  • Carried out routine housekeeping tasks to maintain safe, clean, uncluttered work environment.
  • Adopted aseptic techniques to maintain sample integrity.

Home carer

Intouch Homecare
Coventry, West midlands
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Delivered physiotherapy exercises, promoting improved mobility in patients with physical disabilities.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues to increase independence and confidence.
  • Administered medication as prescribed to manage health conditions effectively.
  • Ensured client comfort by providing direct personal care, including bathing and dressing.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients to promote their wellbeing.
  • Documented daily care plans accurately, ensuring continuity of care between shifts and team members.
  • Provided companionship for elderly patients, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
  • Maintained strict levels of confidentiality regarding personal information and medical records; adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly; contacting relevant medical teams efficiently when necessary.
  • Utilised lifting equipment correctly to move disabled or frail patients safely around the home environment.
  • Managed efficient household tasks such as grocery shopping, laundry and cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
  • Built strong relationships with clients, enhancing their emotional wellbeing.
  • Improved patient nutrition through careful meal preparation in line with dietary requirements.
  • Completed laundry, ironing and dry cleaning.

Volunteer nursery teacher

Edgbaston Park Day Nursery
Birmingham, West Midlands
03.2016 - 03.2016
  • Provided individual support to students struggling with learning tasks, aiding their academic growth.
  • Implemented creative learning activities for improved child engagement.
  • Fostered positive learning environment by implementing inclusive teaching strategies.
  • Supervised outdoor play, ensuring safety whilst promoting physical activity and social interaction amongst peers.
  • Offered emotional support to distressed children, ensuring a nurturing environment was maintained at all times.
  • Enhanced children's literacy skills by introducing age-appropriate books and storytelling sessions.
  • Applied basic first aid when necessary, ensuring prompt response during emergencies.
  • Led singing sessions which enhanced language acquisition in young learners.
  • Used interactive teaching methods such as puppetry or drama to foster creativity and imagination.
  • Prepared nutritious snacks for the children, promoting a healthy lifestyle from an early age.
  • Helped children learn numeracy skills using counting games.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
  • Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
  • Monitored student activity to maintain safe, positive learning environments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Biosciences

Coventry University
Coventry
09.2019 - 07.2022

A-Levels - Geography

George Dixon 6th form
Birmingham
09.2017 - 06.2019

A-Levels - Biology

George Dixon 6th form
Birmingham
09.2017 - 06.2019

A-Levels - Chemistry

George Dixon 6th form
Birmingham
09.2017 - 06.2019

GCSEs - ICT

George Dixon Academy
Birmingham
09.2016 - 06.2017

GCSEs - English

George Dixon Academy
Birmingham
09.2016 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Mathematics

George Dixon Academy
Birmingham
09.2016 - 06.2017

GCSEs - chemistry

George Dixon Academy
Birmingham
09.2016 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Physics

George Dixon Academy
Birmingham
09.2016 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Biology

George Dixon Academy
Birmingham
09.2016 - 09.2017

GCSEs - Geography

George Dixon Academy
Birmingham
09.2016 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Physical Education

George Dixon Academy
Birmingham
09.2016 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Religious Studies

George Dixon Academy
Birmingham
09.2016 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Spanish

George Dixon Academy
Birmingham
09.2016 - 06.2017

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Emotional support
  • Organisational skills
  • Listening skills
  • Societal impact understanding
  • Teamwork skills
  • Public speaking confidence
  • Risk assessment strategy
  • Mentoring capabilities
  • Research and report writing
  • Office administration
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Database management
  • Research proficiency
  • Driving licence
  • Laboratory protocols
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Data input
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Multilingual

Languages

Hindi
Upper intermediate
Urdu
Upper intermediate

Affiliations

- Art (sketching, drawing, painting)

- Tailoring (sewing, designing)

- Reading

- Daily Exercises (walking)

- Cooking



References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Volunteer at local snack shop

Snack and dash
01.2025 - 03.2025

Volunteer lab assistant

Coventry University
01.2022 - 03.2022

Home carer

Intouch Homecare
07.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Human Biosciences

Coventry University
09.2019 - 07.2022

A-Levels - Geography

George Dixon 6th form
09.2017 - 06.2019

A-Levels - Biology

George Dixon 6th form
09.2017 - 06.2019

A-Levels - Chemistry

George Dixon 6th form
09.2017 - 06.2019

GCSEs - ICT

George Dixon Academy
09.2016 - 06.2017

GCSEs - English

George Dixon Academy
09.2016 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Mathematics

George Dixon Academy
09.2016 - 06.2017

GCSEs - chemistry

George Dixon Academy
09.2016 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Physics

George Dixon Academy
09.2016 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Biology

George Dixon Academy
09.2016 - 09.2017

GCSEs - Geography

George Dixon Academy
09.2016 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Physical Education

George Dixon Academy
09.2016 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Religious Studies

George Dixon Academy
09.2016 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Spanish

George Dixon Academy
09.2016 - 06.2017

Volunteer nursery teacher

Edgbaston Park Day Nursery
03.2016 - 03.2016
Nadia Ahmadzai