Thomas Dénecé

Thomas Dénecé

Work Experience with Young Professionals

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Natural Sciences MSci (Chemistry & Biology) | Durham University | FTI Consulting Intern | GPSSS alumnus

  • Education

    • Reigate Grammar School

      2020 - 2022
      A levels Maths, Chemistry, Biology & EPQ Maths A* , Chemistry A* , Biology A* , EPQ A* (50/50)

      Activities and Societies: Head Boy 1st XI Hockey Captain 1st Team Tennis Captain Co-founder of RGS Earthshot Prefect TSI Friday, Biology Break/Lunch Club EPQ in Coral Reef Restoration (50/50)

    • Durham University

      2022 - 2026
      MSci Natural Sciences Chemistry and Biology Year 1&2 - 1st | Natural Sciences award for Outstanding Achievement

      Activities and Societies: Van Mildert Hockey Club captain (23-24, 24-25) Van Mildert Tennis Chemistry for Scouting and Guiding (ChemSG) volunteer Van Mildert Environmental Conservation Committee volunteer Chemistry open day volunteer VM Fresher Representative Highlights - Module rankings: Biochemistry - 3rd/78Practical Chem (Organic) - 9th/130Core Chemistry 2 - 16th/185Structure & Reactivity - 22nd/124Cell Signalling - 10th/58First Year Modules:Core Chemistry 1, Mathematical and Experimental Tools Required in Chemistry, Practical Chemistry 1A, Molecules and Cells, Genetics, Introduction to Physiology

    • Reigate Grammar School

      2015 - 2020
      GCSE Eleven 9s (French, Spanish, Geography, History, Further Maths + core subjects)

      Activities and Societies: Under 18s 1st XI Hockey, U12s-U16s 1st XV Rugby, U12s-U16s 1st XI Hockey, U12s-U15s 1st XI Cricket, U12s-U16s 1st VI Tennis. Captain of Senior Tennis. Junior prefect during Year 11. 1st XI Hockey Captain.

  • Experience

    • Young Professionals

      Jun 2020 - Jun 2020
      Work Experience with Young Professionals

      One week of insightful and informative sessions which have elevated my knowledge of the corporate world and my understanding of professional careers in many sectors. I thoroughly enjoyed this week and I anticipate more events in the future!

    • Reigate Priory Cricket Club

      Apr 2022 - Sept 2023
      Bar Staff
    • Reigate Lawn Tennis Club

      Jul 2022 - Sept 2023
      Tennis Coach

      Co-lead holiday camps whilst supervising, coaching and entertaining groups of up to 30 children. Responsible for planning and delivery of sessions for all attendees. Responsible for health & safety, engagement and progression of individuals and groups.

    • Reigate Grammar School

      Jul 2022 - Aug 2022
      Student Caller

      Over the Summer holidays I had the pleasure of participating in Reigate Grammar’s Telephone Campaign as a student caller. I improved my communication and teamwork skills and I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with both past and present Reigatians about their experience whilst studying at the school and their careers. As a team we raised £65,000 for bursary students which will make a fantastic contribution to bursary provisions.

    • Van Mildert College JCR

      Oct 2022 - now

      With this role I will aim to maintain a healthy, encouraging atmosphere in the club whilst welcoming new members. Alongside the other exec members, I will run training sessions, organise matches and liaise with other JCR members as well as DU staff. Outreach to young children, teaching them about their impact on the environment and what they can do to improve their everyday sustainability.Preparation and delivery of educational resource materials with a team of dedicated volunteers.

      • Van Mildert Hockey A Team Captain

        Jun 2023 - now
      • Environmental Conservation Committee - Outreach

        Oct 2022 - now
    • Gatsby Charitable Foundation

      Jun 2023 - Jun 2023
      Gatsby Plant Science Summer School 2023

      Intensive Plant Science Summer School hosted by the GPSEP and funded by University of Cambridge Sainsbury Laboratory-

    • Durham University

      Feb 2024 - now

      This year I will be responsible for representing Bioscience students to their department, hearing their feedback and concerns and suggesting improvements to staff to maximise cohesion and positivity within the department. In this role I volunteer to provide young children with exposure to the physical sciences as a possible career route. Responsible for assisting sessions and general laboratory H&S. Encouraging prospective offer holders to choose Durham University Chemistry department.

      • Natural Sciences Staff-Student committee - Biosciences Representative

        Oct 2024 - now
      • ChemSG Volunteer

        Oct 2022 - now
      • Open Day Volunteer

        Feb 2024 - Sept 2024
    • FTI Consulting

      Jul 2024 - Aug 2024
      Intern - Corporate Finance (Tax)

      Internship in the EMEA Tax Practice working across teams including life sciences, transfer pricing, employment tax, corporation tax and capital allowances. Assisted clients in developing strategies to ensure qualification for R&D tax credit relief with combined value greater than £1m. Compiled a 3,000-word ESG tax governance report, highlighting failures and settlements in different jurisdictions relating to profit shifting & transfer mispricing. Performed and drafted transfer pricing benchmarking analyses and subsequent reports for clients. Prepared PAYE settlement agreement drafts for a high-profile automobile company. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • UKBC British Biology Olympiad Gold Award

      UKBC
      May 2022
    • Bronze, Silver and Gold DofE awards

      The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
      May 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • Level I coach

      LTA
      Sept 2020
    • Open Water Diver

      PADI
      Nov 2018
      View certificate certificate
    • RSC Chemistry Olympiad Silver Award

      Royal Society of Chemistry
      Apr 2022
    • Etoile d’Or, Chamoix de Bronze, Flèche d’Argent

      ESF Ecole du Ski Français
      Feb 2016
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Thomas Dénecé
      Natural Sciences Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement Durham University - Natural Sciences Department Jul 2024 I received this award for averaging above 75% in my second year summative assessments. These included examinations, lab reports, research proposals, laboratory technical skills and much more.
    • Awarded to Thomas Dénecé
      1st XI Hockey Captain Reigate Grammar School Jun 2021
    • Awarded to Thomas Dénecé
      Head Boy at Reigate Grammar School Reigate Grammar School Apr 2021 An absolute privilege to have been chosen to undertake this role from 2021 through to 2022.
    • Awarded to Thomas Dénecé
      Academic excellence award 2019 Reigate Grammar School Jun 2019 An honour to receive such recognition for my repeated hard work during Year 10 internal exams.
    • Awarded to Thomas Dénecé
      Academic Excellence award 2018 Reigate Grammar School Jun 2018 An honour to receive such recognition for my hard work during Year 9 internal exams.
    • Awarded to Thomas Dénecé
      Academic Scholarship Reigate Grammar School
    • Awarded to Thomas Dénecé
      Headmaster's Sixth Form Academic Scholarship Reigate Grammar School Delighted to be given this award for my performance in my GCSE examinations.
    • Awarded to Thomas Dénecé
      Sports Scholarship Reigate Grammar School
  • Volunteer Experience

    • ChemSG volunteer

      Issued by Durham University on Oct 2022
      Durham UniversityAssociated with Thomas Dénecé
    • Peer Mentor

      Issued by Reigate Grammar School on Sept 2020
      Reigate Grammar SchoolAssociated with Thomas Dénecé
    • Fresher Representative

      Issued by Van Mildert College JCR on Aug 2023
      Van Mildert College JCRAssociated with Thomas Dénecé
    • Environmental Conservation Committee volunteer

      Issued by Van Mildert College JCR on Dec 2022
      Van Mildert College JCRAssociated with Thomas Dénecé
    • Volunteer coach with juniors.

      Issued by Reigate Priory Lawn Tennis Club on Jan 2018
      Reigate Priory Lawn Tennis ClubAssociated with Thomas Dénecé
    • Open Day Representative

      Issued by Durham University on Feb 2024
      Durham UniversityAssociated with Thomas Dénecé