Tamsin Birrell
Fife,Scotland
Summary
A proactive and resourceful individual with excellent organisational and communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, spreadsheet analysis, and technical report writing. Training in qPCR, Western Blotting, Tissue Dissection and Microscopy. Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively while maintaining attention to detail to support team objectives. Strong written and verbal communication skills complemented by creative thinking. Ready to contribute to cutting-edge and innovative research.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Ward Assistant
NHS Scotland
Edinburgh
02.2024 - Current
- Understood and adhered to strict health and safety policies and hygiene standards.
- Communicated between a variety of teams and disciplines within the hospital.
- Addressed incoming requests for information, inquiries, and complaints.
- Answered phone calls and emails for management team during busy periods.
- Handled confidential information, maintaining discretion and integrity.
- Increased efficiency by handling correspondence and organising files.
- Dealt with routine enquiries at reception or by telephone and referred more complex matters to appropriate members of staff.
- Provided printing, photocopying scanning support to colleagues.
Team Leader
JD Wetherspoon
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Throughout my time working at Wetherspoons, I have worked at three busy, fast-paced pubs
- I enjoy being a part of a big staff team and I am always thorough and diligent in my shifts on the floor and at the bar
- Because of my attention to detail and reliability during shifts, I was promoted to Team Leader, where I gained skills in complaint resolution, prioritizing tasks, and planning to ensure the shift runs smoothly for all members of staff
- I also had to communicate with a range of different people with different needs, which developed my communication skills allowing me to build customer relations with regulars and new guests and bond with the team on shift
Bar Associate
JD Wetherspoon
02.2019 - 02.2023
Work Experience
Instinct Laboratory
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: a behavioural psychology company that advises businesses on how to use psychology to attract more customers
- I did my work experience with a behavioural psychology company that advises businesses on how to use psychology to attract more customers
- During my time with Instinct, I created a project idea for bank advertisement, made a questionnaire and interview questions, and spent multiple days collecting responses from the public
- I then collected my findings and presented them to the team with my own advice using my knowledge of memory and emotion to create more affective advertising
- A behavioural psychology company that advises businesses on how to use psychology to attract more customers
Education
BSc Medical Neuroscience - Neuroscience
University of Sussex
Brighton, Brighton and Hove 09.2019 - 06.2023
A Levels - Biology, Chemistry and Psychology
Rushcliffe School
NottinghamGCSEs -
Rushcliffe School
NottinghamSkills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to detail
- Written and Verbal communication skills
- Spreadsheet analysis
Custom
Sophie Ballard, Manager at the West Quay, +447876455103
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Dog Training
- Travelling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ward Assistant
NHS Scotland
02.2024 - Current
Team Leader
JD Wetherspoon
02.2023 - 01.2025
BSc Medical Neuroscience - Neuroscience
University of Sussex
09.2019 - 06.2023
Bar Associate
JD Wetherspoon
02.2019 - 02.2023
Work Experience
Instinct Laboratory
01.2019 - 01.2019
A Levels - Biology, Chemistry and Psychology
Rushcliffe School
GCSEs -
Rushcliffe School
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