Kelly O'Rourke

Experience

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  Oakley

  May 2014 - May 2017

  Product Advisor

  Technical advisor for sports performance eyewear. Customer service oriented role.As a product advisor I gained vast knowledge in materials science and lens optics, specific to the eyewear being sold.

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  Choose a Challenge

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2018

  Challenge Team Leader

  As a Challenge Team Leader, I supervised and lead a small team of student fundraisers to raise money for the non-profit charity AiDs Orphan.This role included offering support to team members, carrying out regular group meetings and one-to-ones, planning and executing fundraising events, accounting for expenses and coordinating with other team leaders at universities nationwide.

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  H&M

  Oct 2017 - Aug 2019

  Sales Advisor

  Part-time Sales Advisor alongside University.This job role involved the use of initiative to overcome unexpected challenges, prioritising tasks during busy periods and working as a valued member of a team. Additionally I built on my customer service experience.Key tasks included: till service, fitting room service, general tidying and garment care, stock replenishment and delivery processing.

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  University of Sussex

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Junior Research Associate

  Project title: Synthesis of a Novel Dual MNK-mTOR Cleavable Kinase Inhibitor.During this project, I gained experience in an organic synthetic chemistry research lab and developed skills such as organic synthesis, microwave-assisted synthesis, acid/base extractions, column chromatography, HPLC-MS, 1H-NMR spectroscopy and software MestreNova.

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  Levi Strauss & Co.

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  Sales Stylist

  Part-time Sales Stylist alongside University.This role includes a focus on customer service, sales and knowledge of denim and styling.

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  BAT

  Aug 2020 - now

  • Product Developer I

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Senior Technologist (Discovery)

    Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Senior Technologist (Development)

    Aug 2020 - Oct 2021