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