Laura Dodd

A confident, articulate, and highly personable professional with a strong track record of building trusted relationships, and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels. Experienced managing busy, varied workloads in fast-paced environments, with a natural ability to adapt communication style, remain calm under pressure, and always prioritise the needs of the people in front of me. Meticulous attention to detail and a genuine enthusiasm for high standards underpin everything I do.

Eager to bring these skills into property, combining a passion for people and places with a commitment to delivering high quality work.

Research Coordinator & Assistant - PIPKIN Project, University of Cambridge

(2023)

• Managed all client-facing coordination for a multi-site research project, booking and confirming appointments, handling enquiries, and ensuring every family had an excellent experience from first contact through to completion.
• Served as the primary point of contact for all parties, proactively chasing outstanding actions, communicating updates clearly, and ensuring nothing was left unresolved.
• Operated specialist research equipment across home and laboratory settings, troubleshooting technical issues in real time to minimise disruption to sessions.
• Supervised and coordinated undergraduate research assistants, delegating tasks, monitoring progress, and providing clear direction to keep the project on track.

Graduate Laboratory Assistant - University of Essex

(2024)

• Supported academic staff and students across multiple concurrent modules; assisted with course administration, resource management, and marked assessed work for MSc and BSc students.
• Acted as a reliable point of contact between students and academic staff, managing queries and ensuring clear, timely communication across busy teaching periods.

Nursery Practitioner - Lilypads Day Nursery and Preschool

(2018)

• Built and maintained trusted relationships with families, adapting communication to suit individual needs and ensuring consistent, high-quality experiences across all interactions.
• Led educational sessions, conducted risk assessments, and held responsibility for safeguarding across the setting, demonstrating consistent judgment and accountability in a regulated environment.

Teaching Assistant (SEND Hub) - Castle Manor Academy

(2021 - 2022)

• Designed and delivered targeted support interventions for students with special educational needs, working closely with families, teachers, and specialist staff to monitor progress and adapt approaches to individual needs.

Office Administrative Assistant - People and Business Development

(2016-06 - 2016-08)

• Maintained accurate records, databases, and filing systems using bespoke internal software; supported general office administration with a strong focus on accuracy and detail.

Vice President - Essex Flames Cheerleading Society

• Led the administration, event planning, and budget management of a university sports club, driving membership growth, managing stakeholder relationships, and delivering high-profile events on time and within budget, developing the commercial awareness and target-driven mindset central to a sales environment.

Choreographer - Centre Stage Company

• Coordinated elements of live theatre productions, contributing to scheduling, rehearsals, and on-the-night delivery, gaining hands-on experience in the planning and execution of live events.

Participant Recruitment & Outreach - Essex Babylab

• Represented the lab at community events and recruited participants, communicating research aims clearly to support project goals and building positive relationships with the local community.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Psychology - University of Essex (2024)

BSc - Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience - University of Essex (2019 - 2023)