Yassin Trera
Cardiff,Cardiff
Summary
Postgraduate student in Social and Public Policy with strong academic background in Biomedical Science and experience in customer service and research. Developed excellent organisational, communication, and data management skills through both academic and professional experience. Proactive and reliable individual with strong ability to manage tasks efficiently and maintain high level accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Volunteer - Green Impact Project Assistant
Cardiff University - DEVAR
Cardiff, Cardiff
2026.02 - Current
- Supporting departmental team in implementing sustainability initiatives as part of Green Impact programme.
- Collaborating with staff to promote environmentally responsible practices and improve awareness and engagement.
- Assisting in planning and tracking sustainability actions in line with organisational targets.
- Develop skills in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and professional communication.
Retail associate
TK Max
Cardiff, Cardiff
2024.10 - Current
- Engaged customers to enhance in-store experience and provide outstanding customer service.
- Managed high-pressure situations with ease, ensuring customer satisfaction during peak hours.
- Managed cash register, ensuring accurate transactions.
- Collaborated efficiently with team members to maintain smooth store operations.
- Handled merchandise returns and exchanges efficiently for enhanced customer service.
- Organised displays to promote inventory and encourage customer purchases.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations maintaining a safe shopping environment.
Intern
MRC Gambia | LSHTM
Fajara, KMC, The Gambia
2024.07 - 2024.08
- Managed and recorded experimental data with a high level of accuracy.
- Followed strict protocols and compliance procedures.
- Maintained organised documentation and research records.
- Conducted malaria microscopy using thin and thick blood films to identify and count different Plasmodium species.
- Trained in plasmodium falciparum culture, learning techniques for maintaining and testing Plasmodium falciparum in vitro which includes freezing and thawing of laboratory adapted isolates.
- Assisted in drug resistance testing to assess antimalarial drug resistance phenotypes across Gambian field isolates.
- Performed punching, DNA extraction and PCR and on dried blood spots for malaria diagnosis and molecular epidemiology.
- Participated in training and seminars to enhance skills and promote growth.
- Managed time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss latest developments.
Education
Master of Science - Social and Public Policy
Cardiff University
Cardiff 2025.09 -
Bachelor of Science( Hons) - Biomedical Science
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff 2022.09 - 2025.06
Skills
- Organisation & Time Management
- Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Report-writing
- Data analysis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer - Green Impact Project Assistant
Cardiff University - DEVAR
2026.02 - Current
Master of Science - Social and Public Policy
Cardiff University
2025.09 -
Retail associate
TK Max
2024.10 - Current
Intern
MRC Gambia | LSHTM
2024.07 - 2024.08
Bachelor of Science( Hons) - Biomedical Science
Cardiff Metropolitan University
2022.09 - 2025.06