Alexandra Stewart
Dunedin,Dunedin Central
Summary
Motivated and detail-orientated recent graduate with hands-on experience performing laboratory work to advance research goals. Comfortable adapting to the situation when things don't work and hard-working individual.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Exam Invigilator
Otago University Disability Department
06.2021 - Current
- Supported students with special accommodations by providing additional resources or modified testing environments as needed.
- Managed unexpected situations during exams calmly and effectively, resolving issues quickly without disrupting the testing process for other students.
- Addressed minor technical difficulties experienced by students during computer-based exams, troubleshooting issues quickly to minimize disruption.
- Acted as a reader/writer for students with special accommodations recommending that they were provided with one
Lab Demonstrator
Otago University
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted students with lab procedures, ensuring accurate results and a deeper understanding of scientific principles.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Increased student engagement by demonstrating complex laboratory techniques in an easy-to-understand manner.
COVID-19 Tester
WellSouth
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Educated patients on quarantine guidelines after administering tests, minimizing the spread of COVID-19 within communities.
- Updated knowledge regularly, staying informed about the latest advancements in COVID-19 testing methods and technologies.
Retail Assistant
Mary Potter Hospice
06.2015 - 01.2020
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing inquiries efficiently.
- Enhanced store appearance through diligent merchandising and regular upkeep of displays.
- Managed inventory with accuracy, ensuring optimal product levels and minimizing stock discrepancies.
- Processed transactions accurately, balancing cash registers at the end of each shift.
- Provided exceptional support during peak hours by managing long queues and multitasking effectively under pressure.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to various roles within the retail environment as needed.
- Assisted in training new employees, contributing to the development of a knowledgeable workforce.
Education
Master of Biomedical Sciences - Physiology
The University of Otago
Otago12.2023
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (with Honors) - Functional Human Biology
The University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ05.2022
Skills
- Decision-Making Capabilities
- Team collaboration
- Stress management
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Computer literacy
Timeline
Lab Demonstrator
Otago University
03.2023 - 10.2023
COVID-19 Tester
WellSouth
02.2022 - 03.2022
Exam Invigilator
Otago University Disability Department
06.2021 - Current
Retail Assistant
Mary Potter Hospice
06.2015 - 01.2020
Master of Biomedical Sciences - Physiology
The University of Otago
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (with Honors) - Functional Human Biology
The University of Otago
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