Experience

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  Randox Clinical Laboratory Services (RCLS)

  • Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

  • Covid Scientist

    • Oct 2020 - Jan 2021
    • Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

    -Worked in a fast-paced team to perform up to 15,000 Covid-19 tests per day during altering 12 hour day and night shifts.- Applied precision and attention to detail when extracting and magnifying RNA from each sample operating a magnetic particle processing machine.

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  Queen's University Belfast

  • PhD Student

    • Sep 2016 - Sep 2020

    Desalination Using Marine Renewable Energy-The research involves directly pressurising water to be used in a reverse osmosis (RO) desalination plant using mechanical energy produced by wave or wind energy.-Investigating impact of a variable energy supply on the performance of an RO desalination plant, including identification of alternative plant configurations that may be both more robust and more efficient with respect to the variability of the energy supply.

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  Resolute Marine

  • Hingham, Massachusetts, United States

  • Project Engineering Intern

    • Jan 2020 - Feb 2020
    • Hingham, Massachusetts, United States

    - Collaborated with consultants in a multidisciplinary environment to complete a techno-economic assessment of renewable energy powered desalination in a short time frame.- Applied numerical methods and various modelling tools to design a 4000 m3/day conceptual desalination plant that is either powered by wave, photovoltaic or wind energy.

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  Grupo Fenix

  • Totogalpa, Nicaragua

  • Renewable Energy and Sustainable Engineering Intern/Volunteer

    • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Totogalpa, Nicaragua

    -Constructed, installed, repaired solar panels and solar chargers to provide electricity in rural homes. -Maintained optimal function of solar cookers, dryers and distillers.-Adjusted and adapted a new solar distiller design, successfully increasing efficiency.-Took initiative to conduct a census on solar panels and cookers in order to adjust future improvements to suit consumer needs and maximise their usage.-Improved solar panel configuration to benefit local restaurant.-Developed design of solar cooker that showed reduced heat loss.

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  Tripp Lake Camp

  • Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Area

  • Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

    • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
    • Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Area

    -Responsible for seven children, including living with and looking after them for a period of seven weeks.-Applied effective communication as a swim teacher and as a result many of my swim groups have progressed to a higher level. -Showed flexibility and adaptability to changing schedules and long hours. -Problem-solving and creative thinking when said changes came about, for example due to a storm, coming up with quick solutions and entertainment. -Demonstrated excellent attention skills when life guarding, taking the role seriously and adhering to rules.

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  CCUSA

  • Belfast, United Kingdom

  • Area Representative

    • Sep 2014 - May 2015
    • Belfast, United Kingdom

    -Planned, Organised and carried out interviews with potential camp counselors.-Represented CCUSA on marketing events and promoted the programs offered.-Provided interview report forms for further assessment by management. -Practised excellent language skills in these documents as they were forwarded to employers in the United States.

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  Tripp Lake Camp

  • Head Waitress

    • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

    -Worked in a position of responsibility, successfully managing staff and feeding 500 people each mealtime. -Showed flexibility by filling in for team members working in different areas whenever needed.-Planned and delegated each days tasks as well as shifts off.-Motivated team members. -Dealt with campers who had special requests and dietary requirements.

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  Tripp Lake Camp

  • Kitchen Staff

    • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

    -Showed independence travelling alone to work in a different country for the first time.-Managed multiple pressures working in a demanding kitchen environment.-Co-operated with a team of 20 to successfully achieve department goals together.-Adapted to daily-altered schedules and tasks.