Iain Thompson

Experience

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  CELLESCE LIMITED

  Jul 2014 - Feb 2015

  Research Assistant

  Research into the commercial use and applications of organoids, compiling and analysing scientific papers to create an overview of recent scientific experiments involving Organoids, most notably how organoids can be used to test pharmaceuticals.

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  Flatdogs Camp

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

  Host and Assistant Manager

  Camp management, coordinating and facilitating maintenance and improvements, greeting and hosting safari guests

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  PARAMO LIMITED

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

  Sales Assistant

  Advising customers on the clothing that would best meet their needs. Monitoring stock levels, upkeep of the shop, running the till

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  Raleigh International

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

  Volunteer

  Volunteer for Raleigh ICS in rural Nicaragua, working on a water, sanitation and hygiene project. We focused on education, awareness raising and changing behaviours to have a lasting positive impact in our community.

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  PARAMO LIMITED

  Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

  Sales Assistant

  Advising customers on the clothing that would best meet their needs. Monitoring stock levels, upkeep of the shop, running the till

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  The Castle Climbing Centre

  Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

  Cafe Assistant

  Customer facing role, preparing food and drink and providing a friendly and efficient service. Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and presentation and using a manual coffee machine

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  Raleigh International

  Feb 2017 - Sept 2017

  Team Leader on ICS Youth Entrepreneur and Sanitation Project

  Leading a multicultural team of young volunteers on two three month Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Entrepreneur projects in impoverished communities in rural Nicaragua. My responsibilities included; overseeing and organizing the efficient completion of all the team's project work, leading training and awareness raising sessions for volunteers and community members, supporting, motivating and mentoring volunteers, liaising with community leaders and local NGOs, ensuring the health and safety of the participants, and analysing and evaluating the project's impacts with the vision of building community resilience and improving quality of life in the long term. Show less

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  Viadynamics Ltd

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2017

  Innovation Researcher

  Analysing and mapping academic research proposals to give a clear overview of the landscape of UK funded antimicrobial resistance research for the Medical Research Council. Using technical knowledge and skills to unpack and communicate complex ideas.

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  Queensbridge Group Practice

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

  Practice Administrator/ Clinical Co-ordinator

  Organising clinics, monitoring and supporting the clinical targets and developing services to improve care for the 9,500 patients registered at the practice. Collaborating with the GPs, nurses and administrative staff to ensure patients are provided with the best possible care.

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  Cellesce Ltd

  Jan 2018 - Feb 2018

  Technical Researcher

  Researching and creating a database of the latest scientific developments and clinical trials for bioprocessing technology in the field of organoid cell culture methods.

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  Rapha Racing Limited

  May 2018 - Jul 2018

  Clubhouse Assistant

  Providing excellent customer service tailored to the needs of each individual. Building a community around cycling, sharing passion, knowledge and ideas to continually improve the experience in the Rapha Brewer street clubhouse. Achieved excellent customer satisfaction and singled out for going above and beyond on numerous occasions.

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  Sustrans

  Jul 2018 - Dec 2021

  I Bike Officer

  Promoting active travel in primary and secondary schools across in Inverness and surrounds. Collaborating with local charities & NGOs to increase scope and maximise the impact of the project.I really enjoyed the opportunity to share my love of being active with children, staff and members of the public, and help people to transition to a more healthy and sustainable way of life, and encourage them to develop deeper connections with nature.

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  Rise Up Climbing, LLC

  May 2022 - Oct 2023

  Event Coordinator

  Planning, coordinating, and advertising events for Rise Climbing Centre to spread the benefits of climbing throughout the community and help establish this new wall in the heart of London.