Kiaralou Swain

Forensic science

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Huddersfield, Kirkburton, KirkleesMember since 16 October 2023

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About

After completing my MSc in Forensic Archeology and Crime Scene Investigation in September 2022 with a merit. I am now looking to begin my career. I am motivated and always ensure I complete everything to the best of my ability.

Experience

19/08/2015 – 10/04/2022

CREW TRAINER, MCDONALDS.

. As a crew trainer my responsibilities range from those of a crew member, to providing the relevant training to develop crew and provide regular feedback on crew performance. I am also responsible for reinforcing McDonalds standards with the crew and ensuring that they are followed. I am also required to be aware of any goals and targets of the restaurant in order to support the management team in executing plans and ensuring everyone is contributing to achieving these goals.
10/04/2022 – current.
Kennel worker, laburnum kennels and cattery.

Placement/Work Experience -

2019-2020
Institute of Cancer Therapeutics

I spent my placement year with the institute of cancer therapeutics. During my time with them I undertook my own project working with oligonucleotides to determine whether they could have a role in decreasing the aggression on certain cancer types.

2019-2020
Think Forensic ltd.

I spent some of my placement year with Think Forensic Ltd. During my time here I assisted in running experience days for the public where we taught them forensic techniques such as taking fingerprints and footwear marks. We also taught them the basic concepts behind being a crime scene investigator.

Education

BTEC LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE, IT (QCF), HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE.

Grade: Distinction*. Modules: Communication and Employability Skills for IT, Computer Systems, Event Driven Programming, Procedural Programming.

July 2017

BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA, IT (QCF), HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE.

Grade: Distinction*. Modules: Objective Oriented Programming, Database Design, Developing Computer Games.

July 2017

BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA APPLIED SCIENCE (QCF), HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE.

Grade: Double Distinction*. Modules: Fundamentals of Science, Working in the Science Industry, Scientific Practical Techniques, Scientific Investigations, Perceptions of Science, Using Mathematical Tools in Science, Using Statistics in Science, Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction, Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques, Energy Changes, Sources and Applications, Medical Physical Techniques, Diseases and Infections.

July 2018 – July 2021

FORENSIC AND MEDICAL SCIENCE BSC HONS (4 YEAR SANDWICH) 2:1 UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD.

Year 1 Modules: Principles of Forensic and Crime Scene investigation, Independent study for Forensic scientists, Introductory Biochemistry, Cell and Tissue Biology, Human Genetics and Developmental Biology, Introductory Microbiology.

Year 2 Modules: Forensic examination and Analysis of Physical Evidence, Virtual Anatomy for Forensic Sciences, Statistics and Databases for Forensic Scientists, Molecular Genetics, Biometrics and Human Identification, Pathology.

Year 3 Completed a year’s placement with the Institute of Cancer Therapeutics and Think Forensic.

Year 4 Modules: Interpretation and Presentation of Forensic Evidence, Forensic Enquiry and Critical Case Study, Medical Genetics, Forensic Anthropology, Dissertation.

September 2021 – September 2022

FORENSIC ARCHROLOGY AND CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION MSC HONS – MERIT UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD.

Modules – Professional development, Law for forensic scientists, Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Archeology and Anthropology, Forensic archeology and crime scene investigation, Taphonomy, dissertation.