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Orla Thompson

Monifieth,Angus

Summary

Current Chemistry Undergraduate Student and former High School Head Girl, with a strong ability to remain calm under pressure, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. Adept at public speaking and team building. Reliable, friendly and energetic.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Sales Assistant (part time)

Goodfellow and Steven
Monifieth, Angus
2022.07 - Current
  • Providing a warm and friendly welcome to customers.
  • Working with and supporting others in the team.
  • Operating till, processing transactions and handling cash and card payments.
  • Preparing food and beverages.
  • Adhering to health and hygiene policies.

Dental Work Experience

NHS
Dundee, Angus
2025.09 - 2025.09
  • Shadowing the dental team in an NHS outreach programme
  • Shadowing the dental team in a dental practice.

Head Girl

Monifieth High School
Monifieth, Angus
2024.08 - 2025.07
  • Organised and participated in school events e.g. School Sleepover
  • Actively involved in school promotion e.g giving talks at primary schools and Monfieth High School
  • Provided childcare on school open evenings and days including organising activities for the children to participate in.
  • Represented the school at external events e.g. Remembrance Day
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Sports Leader

Monifieth High School
Monifieth, Angus
2024.08 - 2025.06
  • Organising and leading team sports with the younger year groups on a weekly basis
  • Encouraged team spirit, competitiveness and sense of fun.

Befriender

Monifieth Befrienders
Monifieth, Angus
2024.09 - 2025.05
  • Provided companionship and attention to lonely, elderly people in the community.
  • Interacted by playing games and engaging in stimulating conversation.

School Buddy

Monifieth High School
Monifieth, Angus
2024.08 - 2025.04
  • Acted as a mentor to a first year pupil, during their first year of Monifieth High School.
  • Participated in Transition Days for primary pupils preparing for high school by facilitating recreational activities

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
2025.09 -

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Advanced Highers: Biology, Chemistry and English

Monifieth High School
Monifieth
2024.08 - 2025.05

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Highers: Chemistry, English, Maths, History, Human Biology

Monifieth High School
Monifieth
2023.09 - 2024.05

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5s: 7 subjects

Monifieth High School
Monifieth
2022.08 - 2023.05

SVQ Level 3 - First Aid at Work (RQF) Level 3 Award

Qualsafe
2024.06 - 2024.06

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Team building

Affiliations

  • Running, socialising and baking.

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry

Newcastle University
2025.09 -

Dental Work Experience

NHS
2025.09 - 2025.09

Befriender

Monifieth Befrienders
2024.09 - 2025.05

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Advanced Highers: Biology, Chemistry and English

Monifieth High School
2024.08 - 2025.05

Head Girl

Monifieth High School
2024.08 - 2025.07

Sports Leader

Monifieth High School
2024.08 - 2025.06

School Buddy

Monifieth High School
2024.08 - 2025.04

SVQ Level 3 - First Aid at Work (RQF) Level 3 Award

Qualsafe
2024.06 - 2024.06

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Highers: Chemistry, English, Maths, History, Human Biology

Monifieth High School
2023.09 - 2024.05

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5s: 7 subjects

Monifieth High School
2022.08 - 2023.05

Sales Assistant (part time)

Goodfellow and Steven
2022.07 - Current
Orla Thompson