Ridhwana Chowdhury
Manchester
Summary
I am a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for the pharmaceutical industry, eager to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in medicine. I possess a strong scientific curiosity and a keen interest in drug discovery, chemical development, patient care. Seeking to leverage academic knowledge and practical skills in a dynamic pharmaceutical setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Retail Assistant
Farmfoods
Manchester, Lancashire
2024.01 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service, generating positive feedback and increased sales of £20,000 per day
- Minimised errors in cash transactions through efficient handling.
- Performed scheduled stock takes with team to decrease shrinkage levels and from £2000 to £1000
- Kept shelves neat, clean and organised through visual merchandising.
Trading Assistant
Sainsburys
Manchester
2022.12 - 2023.02
- Handled stock with due care and attention, limiting damage and unnecessary waste.
- Maintained visually appealing displays through regular stock replenishment and reorganisation.
- Provided helpful customer advice on sourcing and locating desired products.
Waitress
Shamoli Ltd
Knutsford, Cheshire East
2022.05 - 2022.09
- Consistently managed a section of 10+ tables simultaneously, maintaining a fast turnaround time that contributed to a 15% increase in daily table rotations.
- Optimised customer experience, serving each guest with sincere, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Kept dining area tidy, clearing tables and resetting them for new guests in a timely manner.
Education
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
Manchester 2017.09 - 2022.06
Connell Co-op College
Manchester 2023.09 - 2025.06
Skills
- Customer Service
- Team building
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
Achievements
Tata Group Data Analytics Job Simulation on Forage - December 2025
-Completed a job simulation involving AI-powered data analytics and strategy development for the Financial Services team at Tata iQ.
-Conducted exploratory data analysis (EDA) using GenAI tools to assess data quality, identify risk indicators, and structure insights for predictive modelling.
-Proposed and justified an initial no-code predictive modelling framework to assess customer delinquency risk, leveraging GenAI for structured model logic and evaluation criteria.
-Designed an AI-driven collections strategy leveraging agentic AI and automation, incorporating ethical AI principles, regulatory compliance, and scalable implementation frameworks.
University of Manchester - Access Programme Research on Ocular Disease
-Professional Academic Writing: Developed high-level communication skills by producing a formal research paper, mastering technical terminology and structured scientific arguments.
-Advanced Research & Analysis: Conducted independent research using academic databases to synthesise complex information from peer-reviewed journals.
-Information Integrity: Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail through rigorous data documentation and the accurate use of formal referencing systems.
-Self-Management: Successfully balanced university-level assignments alongside college studies, proving strong organisational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
-Professional Communication: Refined the ability to present complex ideas clearly through participation in university-led seminars and collaborative workshops.
Timeline
Retail Assistant
Farmfoods
2024.01 - Current
Connell Co-op College
2023.09 - 2025.06
Trading Assistant
Sainsburys
2022.12 - 2023.02
Waitress
Shamoli Ltd
2022.05 - 2022.09
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
2017.09 - 2022.06