Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Publications
Languages
Certification
Accomplishments
Interests and activities
Timeline
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Ovidiu Alexa

Ovidiu Alexa

London

Summary

  • Final-year student of BSc Environmental Sciences with a robust scientific background, underscored by publications.
  • Demonstrated expertise in academia, data science, GIS, administration, customer service, and teaching.
  • Interested in business-related environments and completed the EY Forage programme in consultancy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant - Laboratory

Brunel University London
01.2024 - Current
  • Conduct toxicity tests on plastic materials using Daphnia spp. and zebrafish.
  • Acquaint myself with OECD guidelines, specifically tests No. 202 and 236, ensuring adherence to correct practices.
  • Prepare detailed laboratory reports for contracting companies, recommending optimal courses of action.

Statistics and SPSS Advisor

Brunel University London
10.2023 - Current
  • Guide students on descriptive and inferential statistics using software such as SPSS, RStudio, Jamovi, and others.
  • Lead students to improve their statistical knowledge and skills, as well as their programming capabilities.
  • Improve student flow by 50% during open drop-in sessions.

Senior PAL Leader

Brunel University London
10.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with second-year students in facilitating peer-mentoring sessions for first-year students.

Student Quality Advisor

Brunel University London
01.2023 - Current
  • Update and elevate the quality of academic modules and programs through regular revisions.
  • Conduct thorough checks, participate in panel debates, and engage in academic liaising activities.

Student Ambassador

Brunel University London
10.2022 - Current
  • Interact with university and prospective students and parents during tours and student visit days, answering questions and providing insight.
  • Maintain communication with current Student Ambassadors to foster quality representation.

International Conference Speaker

Copperbelt University
09.2023 - 09.2023
  • Presented my scientific research in Kitwe, Zambia, showcasing my ongoing scientific research on food security.
  • Addressed an audience consisting of international government representatives and academics.
  • Received recognition for the relevance and significance of my research within the African context.

Workshop Leader

Anglo
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Welcomed EU students to the UK by providing excellent educational services.
  • Led students and group leaders during full-day excursions to major UK cities.
  • Trained students in preparation for Trinity exams, making them achieve a Merit.

Research Assistant – Literature

Brunel University London
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Co-authored three academic papers, employing advanced literature analysis and data processing in QGIS and R.
  • Investigated the social impacts of the UNEP's Global Environment Outlook 6, providing report insights.
  • Identified and analysed business-biodiversity linkages, enhancing current knowledge assessment.

Volunteer Officer

The Conservation Volunteers
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Led the planning and logistics of volunteering activities in a team with other VOs.
  • Improved volunteers’ attendance by 20% through the provision of extra nature walks and advertising.
  • Gathered primary environmental data to generate informative reports, utilizing QGIS and R for presentation.

Private EBay Seller

(self-employed)
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Sold 97 products of various categories (technology, arts, music, and others) on eBay Italy and International.
  • Acquired proficiency in negotiation, budgeting, and investigation of shipping laws through firsthand experience.
  • Optimised sales potential by actively monitoring and analysing statistics, trends, and benchmarks.

Agricultural Worker

(various Employers)
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Engaged in a placement year within the agricultural sector, encompassing responsibilities in farming and gardening.
  • Operated in outdoor fields and interacted directly with customers, improving sales by 23% in the summer season.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sciences

Brunel University London
London
06.2024

High School Diploma -

Institute of Higher Education Mario Rigoni Stern
Bergamo, Italy
06.2021

Skills

  • Scientific Research
  • Data Analysis and Visualisation
  • Laboratory Skills
  • Teaching and Mentoring
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Customer Service
  • Multilingual Proficiency
  • Interdisciplinary Knowledge

Volunteer Experience

Treasurer, Union of Brunel Students, Oct 2023 - present

  • Administer the funds allocated for the Brunel Environmental Society at Brunel University London.
  • Taught QGIS to students and academics, improving their understanding of geospatial analysis and representation.
  • Boosted member attendance by 10%, also through collaboration with other societies.

Chess Coach, Uxbridge Chess Club, Feb 2023 - present

  • Coach children and novice players aiming to enhance their performance in chess.
  • Motivate individuals and tailor coaching approaches to meet the unique needs of each player.
  • Guide players to achieve noteworthy results in chess tournaments through effective leadership.

Blog Writer, I.I.S. Mario Rigoni Stern, Feb 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Authored 13 blogs on diverse themes for the school's blog website.
  • Interviewed professionals, performed secondary research and collaborated with seniors for quality assurance.

Publications

  • Heavy metal pollution in water bodies in Africa: A systematic literature review, under peer review, Alexa, O., Miller, T.
  • Optimising eel conservation efforts, under peer review, Mukherjee, N, et al.
  • Rainfall Variation and Trend Analysis in Mayukwayukwa Resettlement Scheme, Kaoma, Zambia, under peer review, Munyaka, J, et al.
  • Evaluating Student Knowledge Exchange, https://doi.org/10.6084/M9.FIGSHARE.C.6941340.V1, Richards, M, et al.

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Italian
Proficient
C2
Romanian
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Mandarin Chinese
Beginner
A1

Certification

  • First Aid (obtained: March 2018, no expiry date)
  • Health and Safety (obtained: March 2018, no expiry date)

Accomplishments

  • Circl® Leader as Coach (obtained: February 2023, no expiry date)
  • EY Climate Change and Sustainability Virtual Experience Program (completed: June 2023)
  • BrunelPlus Silver Award (obtained: May 2023)
  • Brunel Volunteer Bronze Award (obtained: May 2023)

Interests and activities

  • Possess a profound interest in the intersection of environmental and data sciences, exploring diverse applications.
  • Active member of the Brunel Environmental and Consulting Societies.
  • Enthusiastic chess player registered with the Uxbridge Chess Club and the English Chess Federation.
  • Traveller between the UK, Romania, and Italy.

Timeline

Research Assistant - Laboratory

Brunel University London
01.2024 - Current

Statistics and SPSS Advisor

Brunel University London
10.2023 - Current

Senior PAL Leader

Brunel University London
10.2023 - Current

International Conference Speaker

Copperbelt University
09.2023 - 09.2023

Workshop Leader

Anglo
07.2023 - 08.2023

Research Assistant – Literature

Brunel University London
02.2023 - 07.2023

Student Quality Advisor

Brunel University London
01.2023 - Current

Volunteer Officer

The Conservation Volunteers
01.2023 - 06.2023

Student Ambassador

Brunel University London
10.2022 - Current

Private EBay Seller

(self-employed)
06.2020 - 07.2021

Agricultural Worker

(various Employers)
01.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sciences

Brunel University London

High School Diploma -

Institute of Higher Education Mario Rigoni Stern

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