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Work history
Education
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Certification
Practical Skills
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Olivia Evans

Stevenage,Hertfordshire

Summary

Investigator with academic expertise in criminal justice and forensic science. Proficient in research methodologies, data analysis, and effective presentation of findings. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time efficiently. Experienced in fast-paced environments, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving capabilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6066
6066
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Laboratory technician

PerkinElmer
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
11.2024 - Current

Managed laboratory operations to allow researchers to focus on core projects.

Calibrated and maintained a variety of laboratory equipment, including pH meters and HPLC systems.

  • Executed radiation swabbing and performed liquid nitrogen fills for NMR instruments.
  • Prepared and sterilised lab equipment, ensuring readiness for immediate use.
  • Monitored laboratory supplies and reordered stock to meet operational demands.
  • Troubleshot technical issues efficiently, minimising downtime in laboratory activities.
  • Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols, maintaining a secure work environment.

Handled reagents with precision and care, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Front of House Staff

Knebworth House
Knebworth
04.2021 - 10.2024
  • Elevated guest experiences by delivering tailored, personalised customer service.
  • Handled complaints effectively, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during peak times.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of meals.
  • Promoted special offers or events to increase awareness among customers.
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Cleaned, sanitised and organised food storage racks and bins, maintaining exceptional hygiene standards.
  • Informed customers regarding ingredients used to address allergy and dietary issues.
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
  • Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
  • Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.

Office Administrator

Lancaster VW Limited
St Albans, Hertfordshire
08.2018 - 08.2018
  • Volunteered as an office administrator on a summer work placement assisting in all office duties.
  • Worked to facilitate positive, productive working environments through reliable administrative support.
  • Produced and distributed monthly reports using Excel knowledge, enabling improved business analysis.

Teaching Assistant

Knebworth Primary School
Knebworth, Hertfordshire
06.2018 - 06.2018
  • Volunteered to work in my local primary school in the Reception class, looking after 4-5 year olds on a daily basis.
  • Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
  • Distributed learning materials, textbooks and stationery, enabling full student cooperation in activities.
  • Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Forensic Science and criminology

University of Keele
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
09/2021 - 06.2024

A-Level or equivalent -

John Henry Newman School
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
09/2019 - 05.2021

GCSEs -

The John Henry Newman Catholic School
Stevenage
09/2016 - 05.2019

Skills

Active listening

  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Customer experience
  • Team coordination
  • Reliability and responsibility
  • Evidence collection
  • Cell culture techniques
  • Fingerprint analysis
  • Toxicology testing
  • Inventory control

Affiliations

  • Hockey
  • Gym
  • Reading

Certification

Bond Solon: Courtroom Skills Training (Expert Witness) on 19th and 22nd March 2024

Practical Skills

This was a three year course which I enrolled in 2021, I graduated in July 2024. From this degree I have learnt a variety of different things, for example, cybercrime, criminalistic methods, genetics and many more topics. In addition to this, I have experienced staged crime scenes and investigating the alleged incident involving crime scene recoveries and packaging alongside writing document analysis examination forms. I have experience in:

ESDA machine

Cyanoacrylate fuming

Fingerprint Analysis and Collection- Magnetic and Aluminium Powder, Ninhydrin, Cyanoacrylate, Fluorescence Dye and Light Sources.

Blood Spatter Patterns

Footwear and Tool Marks

Drug Analysis

Interpreting Spectra's

Timeline

Laboratory technician

PerkinElmer
11.2024 - Current

Front of House Staff

Knebworth House
04.2021 - 10.2024

Office Administrator

Lancaster VW Limited
08.2018 - 08.2018

Teaching Assistant

Knebworth Primary School
06.2018 - 06.2018

Bachelor's degree - Forensic Science and criminology

University of Keele
09/2021 - 06.2024

A-Level or equivalent -

John Henry Newman School
09/2019 - 05.2021

GCSEs -

The John Henry Newman Catholic School
09/2016 - 05.2019
Olivia Evans