Clodagh Foley

 CURRICULUM VITAE CLODAGH FOLEY ARDCAVAN LANE, ARDCAVAN, WEXFORD. - -PERSONAL DETAILS I’m a 3rd year genetics student at UCC. Throughout my course I have developed crucial analytical skills and have become familiar with the laboratory environment as most of my course focuses on laboratory work. I work very well in a team and equally well in leadership opportunities, if they are presented to me. As I have worked in customer service since I was 17, I have excellent communication skills, I’m always determined to give my best performance in any situation, and I’m quick to find a solution to any problems that may arise on my own initiative. I also possess rapid typing skills and high accuracy as I worked professionally with a transcribing company, and I also have experience with virtual assistant duties. I’m also a certified copy-editor and proof-reader which requires me to have an eye for detail. EDUCATION MEÁNSCOIL GHARMAN, BROWNSWOOD, ENNISCORTHY - Leaving Certificate: 507 points. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK 2018-PRESENT 1ST Year Average: 2.2 Modules: Cells, Biomolecules, Genetics and Evolution Fundamentals of Modern Chemistry Principles & Methods in Genetics Calculus for Science Intro to Biochemistry & Biological Basis of Disease Biotechnology Microbiology in Society Habitats and Ecosystems 2ND Year Average: 2.1 Modules: Mammalian Cell & Tissue Structure Biomolecules Fundamentals of Microbiology Introduction to Plant Biotechnology Introduction to Modern Chemistry Biochemistry Statistics Molecular Biology WORK EXPERIENCE MAXOL MACE ARDCAVAN, DELI / TILL SALES ASSISTANT- Serving customers and dealing with their requests. Following HACCP procedures. Having to work efficiently and as part of a team to avoid a back log of customers. Responsibility regarding the quality and safety of food items. Dealing with customer queries and complaints. Cash handling at the checkout and closing of tills. TRANSCRIPTION – REV 2018 – 2019 Responsible for completing projects within a strict deadline and committing to projects. Acquired speedy typing skills. Required to proofread and edit each project I completed in order to assure maximum accuracy. PREMIER INSURANCES 2018-PRESENT Answering phone calls and arranging meetings. Reviewing documents to assure they meet the standard criteria of the Bank of Ireland. Filing. Replying to emails. ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS Laboratory techniques: I’m familiar with PCR/Agarose Gel Electrophoresis and restriction enzyme digestions from my molecular biology module. Throughout my plant biotechnology module, I performed DNA isolation. I have experience with identifying bacterial cultures and water and food testing for bacteria and coliforms. I’m also experienced in aseptic technique and fundamental microbiological procedures. Linguistics: Fluent in Irish, can speak conversational French. Native in English. Public Speaking: Took part in many public speaking events, such as Build-a-Bank, Young Social Innovators, and Junk Kouture. Most recently I ran for an Ordinary Committee Member seat for the WiSTEM society in UCC. Volunteering: Spent a week in Romania with The Street Children of Bucharest Charity and raised €800. Literary: I am certified in editing and proofreading.