Joe Brookman

A highly motivated professional, eager to utilise the transferable skills obtained through completing a Master’s degree in Chemistry from Cardiff University. Throughout both educational and personal experiences, I have accumulated excellent analytical skills with extensive experience utilising and interpreting complex data sets as well as first class communication through leading a variety of both academic and recreational teams. I have an aptitude for picking systems up very quickly - being a fast learner with the essential ability to be able to think on my feet.

Ideally, I am looking to secure a position working within a commercial environment which will enable me to build on my current skill set while providing the opportunity to learn and develop new skills.

 International Taste Solutions (I.T.S.), Newbury, Berkshire

(2018); (2022)

• Face-to-face meetings with customers in order to assist in the sales of flavours. 
• Successfully formulating my own unique flavour from scratch and pitching this to the Managing Director and other senior members of the company. 
• Aiding in the production of a wide variety of flavourings to ship to major retail companies. 

Spa Receptionist, Fredricks Hotel and Spa, Maidenhead, Berkshire

(2022)

• Excellent service to customers both over the phone and in person.
• Sales experience through offering a variety of packages offered by the Hotel.

RBWM COVID-19 Track and Trace Caller (Remote)

(2021)

• Making outbound calls to the general public suffering from COVID-19.
• Organisation of any aid that is required, and liaising with local authorities in order to execute with logistics.
• Advising the general public on the COVID-19 legislative guidelines.
• Dealing with complaints on behalf of the local authority.

Catering Assistant, Catherine Arnold Catering

(2018 – 2019)

• Waiting on catered events.
• Experience behind a bar, serving beverages for customers.
• Providing excellent service to customers.

Lifeguard, Legacy Leisure, Maidenhead, Berkshire

(October 2017 – 2019)

• Observational skills, with monthly tests in order to maintain a high level of aptitude.
• An excellent level of concentration.
• Strong communication skills, especially in an emergency. 
• The ability to keep calm and act quickly in an emergency.
• First Aid, CPR and AED trained.
• RLSS NPLQ qualification.

Cardiff University

(2019-2023)

Integrated Masters in Chemistry, MChem (grade: 2.2). 

Key Skills:

• Ability to handle, analyse and interpret complex data, before presenting it back in a lucid style, based on the overall analysis made.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking, with a conscientious approach to managing workloads.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Managing projects in collaborative modules, obtaining high grades as a result.
• Accomplished communication skills, both written and verbal, developed through numerous essays and presentations.
• Advanced Lab skills.
• Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office; including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Project Title:

‘The Synthesis and Use of Bimetallic Ruthenium Catalysts in the Formation of Biofuels from Ethanol.’ Awarded a 2.1 for my project as a whole (dissertation, presentation, viva voce, lab competency and independent ideas).

Notable Modules:

Modern Catalysis; Application of Research Methods; Communicating Chemistry; Forensic Chemistry.