Clinical Application Specialist

• Jan 2022 - Present

Sales and Applications Manager

• Sep 2020 - Jan 2022

Since joining Disior I have:Assisted with customer calls Assessed customer use of Disior products to proactively support our customers Mapped the customer journeyCopy edited product documentation- user manuals, measurement definitions.Assisted with a 510k FDA application for a medical device class 2Designed and created marketing materials - brochure, flyers, case studies, blog articles, promotional videosCreated a suite of tutorialsMaintained the company presence online - website SEO, page layouts, designing graphical elements, google analytics, and social media, coding in html and css Show less

Doctoral Student

• Jan 2016 - Aug 2020

Thesis title: Baseline of growth and stress from massive corals in the Chagos Archipelago In my candidacy, I have: • Developed workflows and methods that have facilitated collection, management and analysis of 3-dimensional X-ray data from more than 130 corals. • Designed and completed three research projects. One project focused on assessing the reliability of coral skeletal density estimates using micro-CT. The other two projects concerned the quantification of past health in coral skeletons via analysis of density banding. • Honed my skills at project management, problem-solving, multi-tasking, synthesising literature. • Presented my work at national and international conferences. • Supervised two successful masters students and a team of 10 summer students further developing my skills in team building, pastoral care and mentoring. • Assisted in the delivery of an applied statistics module for Palaeontology students using R. Show less

Imaging Specialist

• Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

In this role, I managed the NHM’s microscope facility by:• Maintaining nine imaging instruments, including traditional microscopes, a mosaicimaging system and an automated slide scanning system.• Providing applications advice and specialist training for scientists and curators.• Contributing to large purchasing decisions.• Writing best practice guidelines for lab users in line with discussions withstakeholders (including ICT team) about data storage and handling.Simultaneously, I aided in the successful delivery of the “Slide Digitisation Project” thatdigitised 10 000 historic microscope slides in 10 months by:• Identifying the needs of different internal stakeholders.• Designing and testing novel workflows for two high-tech imaging systems, so thatthe results satisfied the stakeholders’ needs and met institutional standards.• Training and managing >50 volunteers to achieve monthly digitisation goals.• Presenting progress in large interdepartmental stakeholder meetings forassessment and critique. Show less

Assistant MicroCT Lab Manager

• Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

I maintained and ran the micro-CT facility on a day-to-day basis. This involved:• Applying the principles of computed tomography to provide scanning andanalysis solutions for:• Natural history researchers studying a wide range of specimen types e.g.meteorites, parasitic copepods, arthropods in amber and fossil fishes.rs16553@bristol.ac.uk (+44) 07590273125REBECCA SUMMERFIELD• Performing contract work with medical instrument manufacturers andmedical students analysing stent design, bone compression and bonefracture analysis.• Creating promotional materials for the website, including 3D renderings andvideos to highlight the services on offer at the facility.• Giving promotional talks and displays at public showcases (Lyme Regis FossilFestival) and conferences to advertise the scientific services we offer.• Conducting software training workshops at internal and external events.• Providing significant contributions to specific research projects; co-authoring twopublications and being acknowledged in more than 10 publications.• Performing instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. Liaising withmanufacturers and stakeholders to ensure updates to the hardware wereintegrated with existing IT systems.• Managing the 1-3 terabytes of data produced by the facility each week. Show less

Volunteer

• Aug 2012 - Oct 2013

I assisted the Head Curator, Eileen Harris, in her everyday curatorial roles. I have independently undertaken curation projects including initial work on British host-parasite database and reorganisation of substantial sections of slide and spirit collections. I participated and aided the organisation of the highly successful ‘Science Uncovered’ evening, interacting with the public and forging links with other departments.Currently I am also involved in a project with the Earth Sciences department, receiving training in the processing of micro CT scans. This involves working with the software Drishti. Show less

Christmas Sales Assistant

• Sep 2012 - Jan 2013

Normal customer assistant roles were performed as well as extensive product knowledge with the ability to recall active ingredients in order to tailor advice to the specific needs of the customer. The position also required a proactive approach and outgoing personality, enabling me to develop a good rapport and outstanding customer service. Environmental awareness and social responsibility were key themes and I facilitated the organisation of two events this further enhanced my communication skills. In addition to the roles mentioned above, I was given training and experience with visual merchandising which facilitated the constant store redesigning to create a dynamic atmosphere. Show less

Policy Intern

• Oct 2012 - Dec 2012

I attained a working knowledge of learned societies and their importance within the scientific community, especially with regards to influencing positive socio-environmental change. I attended functions where I interacted with government ministers and policy makers. I maintained the BES policy blog to further my knowledge of UK science related policy and improved my science communication skills. I wrote extensive literature reviews on topical issues such as tree health and the future of research budgets. Show less

Arts and Science Workshop participant

• Apr 2012 - Apr 2012

The workshop was centred on the methodologies that scientists and artists use, public perception of the arts and science and how scientific paradigms can be more accessible through art. I attained a clearer picture of how to relate scientific principles and research to non-specialised audiences, not only in writing and through speech, but by using creative media. From this I became involved in a project entitled 'Science Non-Fiction', which focused on science communication. The finalised product can be found here: http://vimeo.com/53186658 Show less

Sales Assistant

• Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

As above. As above.

Tour Guide

• Sep 2011 - 2011

I was given the task of directing prospective students and their parents around the National Oceanography Centre (Southampton), as part of the on-going open days. I showed great inter-personal skills while interacting with the groups, allowing the quieter students to come out of their shells. My enthusiasm and passion for my interests came across and really instigated a great rapport with individuals and I was told I even provided some with inspiration. I was given the task of directing prospective students and their parents around the National Oceanography Centre (Southampton), as part of the on-going open days. I showed great inter-personal skills while interacting with the groups, allowing the quieter students to come out of their shells. My enthusiasm and passion for my interests came across and really instigated a great rapport with individuals and I was told I even provided some with inspiration.

Event Staff

• Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

My duties varied from day to day, requiring me to be highly adaptable, but were generally waitressing at functions. I represented various hotels and societies with pride and excellent service. I interfaced with customers and higher management constantly to ensure events ran smoothly. My duties varied from day to day, requiring me to be highly adaptable, but were generally waitressing at functions. I represented various hotels and societies with pride and excellent service. I interfaced with customers and higher management constantly to ensure events ran smoothly.

Sales Assistant/Assistant Manager

• Jul 2008 - Dec 2009

I had many roles in both positions; maintaining the appearance of the shop, ensure items were fully stocked, advising and aiding customers and making sales. As a manager on duty I was responsible for opening and closing the store and handling the financial detail. I also showed great initiative and interpersonal skills, becoming familiar with regulars and handling tense situations professionally. I had many roles in both positions; maintaining the appearance of the shop, ensure items were fully stocked, advising and aiding customers and making sales. As a manager on duty I was responsible for opening and closing the store and handling the financial detail. I also showed great initiative and interpersonal skills, becoming familiar with regulars and handling tense situations professionally.

Play Worker

• Jul 2009 - Sep 2009

My work here entailed enhancing and initiating learning through play, with young children with disabilities. I had to be imaginative and creative, to constantly meet the ever changing needs of the children. While also being responsible for the children and keeping their safety paramount at all times. This job therefore enhances my ability to work in a conflicting paradigm, a skill I believe to invaluable. My work here entailed enhancing and initiating learning through play, with young children with disabilities. I had to be imaginative and creative, to constantly meet the ever changing needs of the children. While also being responsible for the children and keeping their safety paramount at all times. This job therefore enhances my ability to work in a conflicting paradigm, a skill I believe to invaluable.

Volunteer

• Oct 2007 - 2007

I worked at the small research station in Tenerife, contributing to the database on dolphin and whale populations. I worked on tour vessels educating the public on the local marine life of the Canary Islands. I performed surveys of cetacean pod behaviour and fin identification (photographic sampling) of individuals. I worked at the small research station in Tenerife, contributing to the database on dolphin and whale populations. I worked on tour vessels educating the public on the local marine life of the Canary Islands. I performed surveys of cetacean pod behaviour and fin identification (photographic sampling) of individuals.