James Franklin

33 Bowcombe, Netley Abbey, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 5GP Telephone: 02380561563 Mobile: 07546121198 Email: franklinj.5327@gmail.com

Profile
I am a Biology Graduate from the University of Southampton who can work well under pressure and has a high level of attention to detail. I am confident within both laboratory and clinical environments due to the experience I gained from my degree and past employment. I am eager to start working in a position that will allow me to utilize my laboratory experience as well as develop it in a professional position.

Education
University of Southampton, 2:2 BSc Biology 2009-2012 - Undertook and managed largely independent ecological survey during summer of first year. - Gained significant laboratory experience throughout my studies. Barton Peveril College, A level 2007-2009 - Human Biology (B), Maths (B) and Chemistry (C). Hamble Community Sports College, GCSE 2005-2007 - 8 GCSEs A-C, including Maths (A), Science (A), and English (B).

Work Experience
Pensworth Dairy, Production Administrator 2013 - Responsibilities included checking emails, making phone calls, and inputting data onto spreadsheets. - Required attention to detail as I would have to spot discrepancies between milk production figures and milk actually required by our customers. - Developed key communication skills, as I was in continuous verbal contact with people on many levels within the dairy and out. Pensworth Dairy, Laboratory Technician 2012-2013 - Responsibilities included routine testing of milk samples to strict legal guidelines, responding to customer complaints, and general laboratory maintenance and upkeep. - Required high levels of attention to detail as I had to ensure milk delivered to and produced by the dairy were up to legal standards. - Allowed me to further develop my laboratory experience in a professional environment. Moorgreen NHS Hospital, Housekeeping Assistant 2007-2011 - Responsibilities included cleaning, stock resupplying, training new staff and catering to patients. - Adhered to NHS guidelines on hygiene and safety, as I was working in a largely clinical environment.

Transferable Skills and Attributes

Attention to Detail Essential throughout my studies and past employment as the reliability of my findings depended upon accurate laboratory procedure and data collection. Written and Oral Communication Developed throughout numerous laboratory reports, my dissertation and speaking on the telephone during my time with Pensworth. Independence, Teamwork and Flexibility- Often had to switch between working independently or as part of a team throughout university and past employment. Methodical Established systematic method of data collection during my dissertation and past employment to ensure consistency in the quality of my readings. Numerical Often worked with large amounts of numerical data which I would be required to analyze and manipulate through various statistical methods during my dissertation. IT - Experience and understanding of office programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and additionally other creative suites such as Adobe Flash and Sony Vegas.

Interests
Member of the university Chess Club D-team, which competed against other universities and organizations in an inter-university league. An active member of the university Computer Games Society, where I participated in numerous tournaments and events. I jog on a regular basis as I believe in the importance of personal fitness.

Additional Information
Fluent English speaker. Full clean drivers licence acquired 20/02/2009 as well as my own car. Possesses an Enhanced Disclosure Statement acquired 08/09/2012. Eligible to work in the UK.

References
Dr. Alan Marchant, Personal Tutor o Centre for Biological Sciences, University of Southampton, Life Sciences Building 85, Highfield Campus, Southampton, SO17 IBJ o Telephone: 02380 594363 o Email: A.Marchant@soton.ac.uk Mr. Roy Drouet, Dairy Production Manager o Empress House, 129-155 Empress Road, Bevois Valley, Southampton, SO14 0JW o Telephone: 07799 554444 o Email: roy@pensworth.co.uk