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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
01.2024 - 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
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • 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
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • 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
09.2017 - 06.2022

Connell Co-op College
Manchester
09.2023 - 06.2025

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
01.2024 - Current

Connell Co-op College
09.2023 - 06.2025

Trading Assistant

Sainsburys
12.2022 - 02.2023

Waitress

Shamoli Ltd
05.2022 - 09.2022

Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
09.2017 - 06.2022
Ridhwana Chowdhury