Co-Founder

• May 2022 - Present

At ExCulture, we're working on developing our novel patented bioprocess technology that has the capacity to produce a range of biomedical compounds of interest through the fermentation of readily available, cost-effective carbon sources. At ExCulture, we're working on developing our novel patented bioprocess technology that has the capacity to produce a range of biomedical compounds of interest through the fermentation of readily available, cost-effective carbon sources.

Public Relations Officer (Volunteer)

• May 2016 - Present

Writing articles for local newspapers: Dungarvan Observer and Dungarvan Leader to keep members and community up to date with the activities and achievements of the rowing club. Implement Canva, the online graphic design programme, to create posters advertising summer camps, training programmes and adult 'learn-to-row' courses. Writing articles for local newspapers: Dungarvan Observer and Dungarvan Leader to keep members and community up to date with the activities and achievements of the rowing club. Implement Canva, the online graphic design programme, to create posters advertising summer camps, training programmes and adult 'learn-to-row' courses.

Chair (Volunteer)

• Oct 2021 - May 2022

Program Assistant Intern

• Nov 2021 - Mar 2022

Fresh Ventures Studio is a venture-building program and startup studio based in The Netherlands. Co-founding companies to address systemic challenges in the food system. Focused on regenerative agriculture and aquaculture. My role was to support the Program Lead in the delivery and operations of the program. Fresh Ventures Studio is a venture-building program and startup studio based in The Netherlands. Co-founding companies to address systemic challenges in the food system. Focused on regenerative agriculture and aquaculture. My role was to support the Program Lead in the delivery and operations of the program.

Brand Analyst Intern (Volunteer)

• Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

Analyzed the landscape of female-empowering initiatives in the Netherlands to support the development of a mission statement for Female Ventures. Created a final presentation summary deck which was presented to board members of Female Ventures. "Female Ventures is a non-profit organization that stimulates and supports ambition, leadership, and entrepreneurship for women in corporates, SMEs, and start-ups. Women supporting women who want to grow and take the next step in their career." Analyzed the landscape of female-empowering initiatives in the Netherlands to support the development of a mission statement for Female Ventures. Created a final presentation summary deck which was presented to board members of Female Ventures. "Female Ventures is a non-profit organization that stimulates and supports ambition, leadership, and entrepreneurship for women in corporates, SMEs, and start-ups. Women supporting women who want to grow and take the next step in their career."

GBS Project Management Intern

• May 2021 - Oct 2021

6-month internship to fulfill the Business Development requirement of my management specialization in the Science-Based Business track of my master. Final internship grade: 8,5 Gained functional knowledge of the operations of a Project Management Office in a multinational organization. Supported the Transition Lead of the AkzoNobel Fast Forward Finance initiative. The motivation behind the Fast Forward Finance initiative is to improve financial operations across the organization including through the standardisation of processes on a global level and the implementation of digital technologies to improve end-to-end process management. Co-developed a Project Management career progression pathway, motivated by the need to develop a framework of key skills and competencies associated with project management roles in order to help employees discover and shape their careers in the project management space. Show less

LUS member of the Faculty of Science

• Aug 2020 - Sep 2021

The Leiden University Student Platform (LUS) is a think-tank composed of student members representing each Faculty of the University and an independent Chair who present ideas to the Executive Board.My role was to discuss topics related to education and student affairs that affect all students through collaborative meetings with the other members and with students from the Faculty of Science as well as collaborating with the Study Associations, the Student Assessor, and members of the Faculty Council.The LUS is also responsible for awarding the annual Leiden Teaching Prize. Show less

Resident Assistant

• Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

I was a resident assistant (RA) at one of the International Student Residences for the 2020/21 academic year. Collaborated with my fellow RA's to support students in practical and personal matters as they settled into their student life in Leiden.

Research Intern: Operando Research in Heterogeneous Catalysis

• Feb 2020 - Jun 2021

Project title: "NO reduction by CO on an Rh(100) catalyst."Grade: 8.5I joined the Catalysis and Surface Chemistry group at Leiden University in February 2020 where I carried out my MSc Thesis project concerning NO reduction via CO on a rhodium catalyst using Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy (STM) to probe the surface of an Rh(100) single crystal in an attempt to elucidate the morphological and topographical changes that occur to the metal's surface under realistic reaction conditions. My project was carried out under the guidance of Dr. Irene Groot and Ph.D. candidate Dajo Boden. Show less

Programme Committee (MSc Chemistry) Student Member

• Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

I was a student member of the MSc Chemistry Programme Committee for the 2019/20 year.The purpose of the MSc Chemistry Programme Committee is for students and educators to come together to oversee the quality of teaching across the MSc courses. Engaged in monthly meetings pertaining to the evaluation of courses, complaints and assessment of various aspects of the education and examination regulations. Attended the Leiden University Annual Programme Committee Conference on February 5th, 2020. Contributed to the discussion on what conditions are necessary for a well-functioning programme committee. Show less

Waitress

• Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

Meeting and greeting customers, taking orders, anticipating needs, and offering guidance on menu items. Communicating with kitchen staff and collaborating with other team members for high-quality service. Operating coffee machines to produce a variety of beverages. Competent processing of charges, production of bills, and collection of payments. Closing of the restaurant area, setting up and cleaning equipment, and restocking items. Meeting and greeting customers, taking orders, anticipating needs, and offering guidance on menu items. Communicating with kitchen staff and collaborating with other team members for high-quality service. Operating coffee machines to produce a variety of beverages. Competent processing of charges, production of bills, and collection of payments. Closing of the restaurant area, setting up and cleaning equipment, and restocking items.

Research Intern: Centre for Bionano Interactions

• Sep 2018 - May 2019

Project title: "Porous Nanoparticle - Protein Interactions" Grade: 3.8/4.2 For my Bachelor Thesis, I investigated the formation of a protein corona on nanoporous Zeolite-Y particles in the Centre for Bionano Interactions, UCD. This work was important to the development of a foundational understanding of how such porous materials will interact with biological systems in applications such as drug delivery. Project title: "Porous Nanoparticle - Protein Interactions" Grade: 3.8/4.2 For my Bachelor Thesis, I investigated the formation of a protein corona on nanoporous Zeolite-Y particles in the Centre for Bionano Interactions, UCD. This work was important to the development of a foundational understanding of how such porous materials will interact with biological systems in applications such as drug delivery.

Process Development and Commercialisation Internship: Student Chemist

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

Performed development work to support operations regarding vessel cleaning. Exercised good lab practice and implemented ELN (electronic lab notebook) for GMP documentation. Used Empower for HPLC analysis and interpretation. Involved with safety and quality culture through lab audits. Participated in a project team working on a technology transfer. Performed development work to support operations regarding vessel cleaning. Exercised good lab practice and implemented ELN (electronic lab notebook) for GMP documentation. Used Empower for HPLC analysis and interpretation. Involved with safety and quality culture through lab audits. Participated in a project team working on a technology transfer.

Research Intern: Synthetic and Mechanistic Organometallic Chemistry

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

Project title: 'To compare palladium and rhodium catalysts as a function of selectivity in the production of styrene' Gunnoe Research Group UVa. The results of this project are part of a publication in ACS Organometallics. Project title: 'To compare palladium and rhodium catalysts as a function of selectivity in the production of styrene' Gunnoe Research Group UVa. The results of this project are part of a publication in ACS Organometallics.

National Support Team

• Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

Conducting second-round profile reviews and interviewing candidates for Camp Leaders Camp Counselor and Support Staff positions. Conducting second-round profile reviews and interviewing candidates for Camp Leaders Camp Counselor and Support Staff positions.

Summer Camp Counselor

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

Supervised progressive instruction of Sport and Fitness, Dance, and Cooking for girls ages 7 to 16. Demonstrated leadership through punctuality and sportsmanship. Responded decisively to social conflict through group problem solving and guidance towards personal growth. Completed weekly written evaluations of each of my four tent campers along with weekly communication to parents. Collaborated with counselors of various skill-sets to develop and implement activities for unstructured time periods during the residential camp program. Achieved First Aid and CPR Certification from the American Heart Association. Show less

Beach Cleaning

• Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

Developed teamwork skills through working with others to clean the length of Clonea beach, the surrounding car parks, and walkways. Completed a manual handling course. Developed teamwork skills through working with others to clean the length of Clonea beach, the surrounding car parks, and walkways. Completed a manual handling course.