Emma Lacey

Enthusiastic and dependable student with excellent communication, organisational and time management skills. Seeking a role to build customer service and general work experience. Motivated, friendly and reliable with strong teamwork skills from university projects, known for being punctual and adaptable with a positive attitude to learn new skills. Holds a clean driving license providing flexibility to travel to work any time of day.

Research Medical Scientist Shadow at Cardiff University School of Medicine (2024-08 – 2024-08)

• Shadowed a research medical scientist in a professional laboratory environment, maintaining strict safety procedures.
• Supported procedures while maintaining high standards of accuracy and organisation.
• Followed strict safety and cleanliness protocols to ensure a controlled working environment.
• Learned to follow instructions clearly and carefully to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Built confidence communicating with staff and asking questions to better my understanding.

Work Experience - Accountant Shadow at Grant Thornton UK (2024-07 – 2024-07)

• Completed work experience shadowing an accountant to understand how financial data is organised and analysed.
• Received structured Excel training and applied it by creating and formatting spreadsheets, using formulas, and organising datasets.
• Strengthened data-handling accuracy and built confidence using technology.
• Improved time-management and problem-solving skills.

Deputy Head Student at St John Baptist Church in Wales High School and Sixth Form (2024-05 – 2025-07)

Elected by peers and appointed through a formal application and interview process to serve as part of an eight-member senior prefect team.

• Contributed to weekly leadership meetings to discuss student concerns and support school initiatives.
• Acted as a role model for younger students.
• Organised the Sixth Form Prom, oversaw the purchase of decorations, communicated with suppliers and hotel venue and managed costs.
• Developed strong time-management and professional communication skills and gained confidence in public speaking through church service readings and school presentations.

U15s Assistant Netball Coach at St John Baptist Church in Wales High School (2023-09 – 2025-04)

• Coached the U15s school netball team for two seasons, developing leadership and clear communication skills whilst supporting younger players.
• Planned weekly training sessions, organised player positions, and umpired competitive and friendly matches against other schools.
• Strengthened confidence in giving instructions, managing group dynamics, and adapting my coaching approach to suit different abilities and different audiences.

BEng in Chemical Engineering (Year in Industry) – Swansea University (2025 – 2029)

A Levels in Geography (A), Mathematics (B), Chemistry (C), Welsh Baccalaureate (A) – St John Baptist Church in Wales High School and Sixth Form (2018 – 2025)

GCSE in 5A* (Mathematics, Geography, Chemistry, Physical Education, Welsh Baccalaureate); 7A (Mathematics Numeracy, Physics, Biology, English Literature, English Language, Welsh Language, Religious Studies) – St John Baptist Church in Wales High School and Sixth Form (2018 – 2025)