MARYLOU TEMPLATE
11 Somewhere Street, Wollongong, NSW, 2500
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
After graduating with a Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences Advanced Honours, I am
pursuing a career in medical research.
EDUCATION
2011 – 2014
Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences Advanced (Honours)
University of Wollongong
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Distinction averages each year
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Top student of 3rd year
KEY SKILLS
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Outstanding research ability and analysis skills established via conducting Honours research
project and advanced research subjects.
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Strong leadership ability, consistently proven through academic and community pursuits.
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Highly motivated and competent working in teams and individually, as shown by my successful
university projects and employment experience.
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Proven flexibility and adaptability, working effectively across varied roles and environments.
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Proficient across full Microsoft Office suite, SPSS Statistical software and InVivo (qualitative
research software).
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Enthusiastic and dedicated learner, acknowledged by academic results and awards.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant
May 2015 – current
Social Sciences Faculty - University of Wollongong
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Setting up and maintaining complex equipment in accordance with protocols
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Liaising with and guiding participants through study procedures
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Assisting with a variety of data collection
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE continued
Head Waiter
Nov 2012 – May 2015
Rockside Café and Restaurant
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Managed food and beverage service for 30 seat café in absence of owners.
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Trained and supervised junior team members.
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Prepared food and beverages and waited tables within fast-paced operation.
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Cleaned in accordance with food safety standards.
Achievements
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Worked hard to develop customer loyalty, and received consistent 100% customer
satisfaction reports
Shop Assistant
Oct 2006 – Jan 2010
IGA Walgetty Bay
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Supervised and trained junior staff members
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Customer Service, stock replenishment and maintenance of equipment.
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Delicatessen service, incorporating safe food handling procedures.
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Responsible for assisting with night closure and end-of-day store cleaning.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
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Recipient of Australian Post-graduate award: Doctor of Philosophy at University of
Wollongong (2015)
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Working toward submission of two journal articles for publication (2015)
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The Walgetty Bay High / University of Wollongong Academic Excellence Award (2009)
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The Walgetty Bay High Service Award for Outstanding Contribution to the school (2009)
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Walgetty High Girls Dux 2009 ATAR: 93.6
LEADERSHIP ACHIEVEMENTS
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School Captain (2009)
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Australian Defence Force - Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork award (2009)
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The Principal’s Award for Outstanding Leadership (2009)
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VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE
2011 – 2014
High School Tutor and Mentor
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Tutored three HSC students individually in the subjects of Chemistry and Biology.
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Mentored two of the students around university decisions and life issues.
2011 – 2015
Events Volunteer
The Cancer Council NSW
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Participated in annual Relay for Life and Daffodil Day fundraising activities in Wollongong.
Other Volunteer Roles
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Literacy Tutoring (Schools Volunteer Tutoring) TAFE Course
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Catering for Aboriginal Elders – NATSI week
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Red Cross Shield Appeal – Volunteer Collector
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Clean Up Australia Day
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‘Save a Mate’ Alcohol & Other Drugs emergency course
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Walgetty Beach Progress Association member
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‘Creating Walgetty’ steering committee member
INTERESTS
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Surfing (University of Wollongong Board Riders member)
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Pilates classes (weekly classes)
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Snorkelling, swimming and bushwalking (recreational interests)
REFEREES
Associate Professor Jim Referee
Bob Referee
(Honours Supervisor)
Manager
Head of School – Health and Medicine
Rockside Café & Restaurant
University of Wollongong
02 4221 xxxx
02 4221 xxxx
breferee@rockside.com.au
jrefereree111@uow.edu.au
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