Abbie Carr

In-school Manager

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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Timeline
About me
Chemistry Student at The University of Edinburgh
Education
- The University of Edinburgh
  2021 - 2026
  Master of Chemistry - MChem Chemistry First class in years 1, 2, and 3
  Activities and Societies: Chemistry academic families president, ChemSoc Secretary, Women In STEM Sponsorship Director, Gymnastics club Committee Member
- Wimbledon High School GDST
  2014 - 2019
  IGCSEs: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, English, English Literature, Mathematics, History.GCSEs: Spanish, Music
- King's College School Wimbledon
  2019 - 2021
  Activities and Societies: Football, Badminton, Blue marble, Environment and charities committee, House charities committee. A-Levels: 4 A*s in Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths.
Experience
- SafeSitters
  Sept 2019 - Jul 2020
  In-school Manager
  I interviewed and motivated students to become babysitters.I was able to double the work in my sector compared to the previous year.
- King's College School Wimbledon
  Aug 2021 - Sept 2021
  Covid Testing Admin Assistant
  I checked in hundreds of students for covid testing each day and resolved any issues they were having.I built proficiency in Microsoft excel and communication skills.
- All Bar One
  Nov 2021 - Apr 2022
  Kitchen Assistant
- Boom Battle Bar Wandsworth
  Jun 2022 - Sept 2022
  Bar Staff
- University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry
  Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
  Program Representative
  I was the course representative for Environmental Chemistry 2 at the University of Edinburgh. This involved acting as a point of contact between students and faculty as well as gathering information about the students experiences and relating to staff at student staff liaison meetings
- Royal Society of Chemistry
  Jul 2023 - Sept 2023
  Research Scholarship
  I received the Royal Society of Chemistry's Undergraduate Research Bursary to complete a research project at the University of Edinburgh. I completed the project with the McKeown group, titled 'Polymers of Intrinsic Microporosity for Membrane Applications' over 8 weeks. I learned a lot about research and using initiative as well as applying knowledge. I developed skills in problem solving and teamwork.
- Chemistry Academic Families - The University of Edinburgh
  Aug 2023 - Apr 2024
  President
  I was president of the peer support group, Chemistry Academic Families at the University of Edinburgh for the 23/24 academic year. This involves hosting events and leading a team of older students in peer support for students in lower years.
- University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry
  Sept 2023 - Jun 2024
  - Scientific Researcher
    May 2024 - Jun 2024
  - Research Assistant
    Sept 2023 - May 2024
- The University of Edinburgh
  Sept 2023 - now
  Student Ambassador
  I give tours to prospective students and alumni as well as answering any questions about the School of Chemistry.
- Edinburgh University Gymnastics Club
  May 2024 - now
  Committee Member
- Edinburgh University Women in STEM
  May 2024 - now
  Sponsorship Representative
- Edinburgh University Chemistry Society
  May 2024 - now
  Secretary
- M&G plc
  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
  Asset Management Intern
Licenses & Certifications
- Intro to Machine Learning Course
  Codecademy
  Aug 2023
  View certificate
- Carbon Literacy Certificate
  The Carbon Literacy Project
  Jan 2023
- Saltire Award for 50 Hours of Volunteering
  The Scottish Government
  May 2024
- Saltire Award for 100 Hours of Volunteering
  The Scottish Government
  May 2024
- Learn the Command Line Course
  Codecademy
  Oct 2022
  View certificate
- Removing Noise and Bias from Strategic Decision-Making
  LinkedIn
  Jan 2024
  View certificate