Amelia Fordham

138 Valley Road, Streetsfield Cinderford, Gloucestershire. GL14 3HQ 01594 564 532 07775 168 541 a.fordham@angelmail.com

Established doctoral-level in vitro scientist with management experience seeks leadership position within a large pharmaceutical company. Motivated by challenges and passionate about science. Excellent people and teamworking skills.
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QUALIFICATIONS University of Bath, Department of Biology, 2009-present

PhD thesis: identification of trypanosomiasis drug delivery techniques Supervisor: Professor Jim Chisholm Submission date: 1 February 2012 University of East Sussex, Department of Biological Sciences, 2006-2009 BSc Microbiology 1st class Undergraduate research project: protein expression in HepG2 cells Meriden Sixth Form College, 2003-2005 A-levels in Biology (A), Art (B), Music (B) and Chemistry (C) Meriden Secondary School, 1998-2003 9 GCSEs grades A*, A and B EMPLOYMENT Undergraduate demonstrator (Jan 2010 - present) I demonstrate microbiology techniques and manage the safety and learning of undergraduate biology students in the teaching laboratories. Manager, Costa Coffee (part time, July 2007 - Jan 2011)
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Managing a team of three weekend staff in a busy city centre coffee shop, I developed people skills, held responsibility for the finances of the business and worked under pressure whilst delivering excellent customer service. My attention to detail and excellent people skills led me to win a regional employee award. Professional development Courses attended: Public speaking, University of Bath, Feb 2010 Time management, University of Bath, Dec 2010 Management skills for beginners, University of Bath, Nov 2009 Project management for scientists, University of Bath, Oct 2009
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KEY SKILLS People management excellent supervision and management skills developed through the supervision of numerous undergraduate students and the management of technical staff in the laboratory. I have also developed leadership skills through my work as a Girl Scout Leader. The skills are backed up by examples of how they were developed and match those requested in the job description and person specification.

Project management attended an in-depth course on project management and have put the tools into practice. Successfully planned my three-year PhD research project and am on track to meet the submission deadline. Also developed project plans for undergraduate students and technical staff in the lab. TECHNICAL SKILLS Immunological techniques three years experience of immunology, including antibody engineering and development. Analytical techniques six years expertise in HPLC, MALDI-TOF MS and microscopy (SEM, TEM and confocal) in relation to microbiological analyses developed through undergraduate and postgraduate study. Microbiology techniques in-depth understanding of microbiology techniques, including primary cell culture and intracellular delivery. Protein-based techniques three years experience of protein conjugation and formulation techniques as part of PhD research. PUBLICATIONS Fordham, A. and Chisholm J., 2010. Moving into the 21st century: advancing trypanosomiasis treatments. Journal of Tropical Medicine, 12 (3), 88-94. INTERESTS As a Girl Scout leader, I regularly plan and lead expeditions for groups of up to 20 teenagers, taking responsibility for the safe management of a range of outdoor and indoor activities. I also enjoy canoeing and white-water rafting.
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REFEREES Professor Jim Chisholm (PhD supervisor) Room Biol/32G University of Bath BA1 2AF 01225 466 377 jc560@bath.ac.uk Dr Hilary M Jones (undergraduate supervisor) Room Biol/56G University of Bath BA1 2AF 01225 466 364 hmj560@bath.ac.uk Ms Jo Griffin (Girl Scout commissioner) 32 Collingham Street Bath BA2 6PW 01225 311 184 jo.griffin@lmail.com