Julita Lesna 78 Wellington Drive, Dagenham RM10 9XL, Essex Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A positive and proactive professional combining a strong academic background in the field of Chemistry with extensive experience of working in a laboratory environment. Skilled in a calibration and maintenance of equipment and in the application of a wide range of analytical techniques and processes. Quick to grasp new ideas, concepts and technologies and to develop practical solutions to complex problems and issues. Enjoy being part of a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working environments.

OBJECTIVE

I am looking for a new challenging position in a field of organic, instrumental or environmental chemistry, one which will make best use of my skills, qualifications and experience and enable further personal and professional development.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

MSc: Environment Chemistry (1999- 2004)

Department of Chemistry, Gdansk University, Poland

Modules: 1^st Year

• IT

• Zoology

• Botany

• Mathematics with Statistic

• Physic Chemistry

• Ecology

• General Chemistry

• Biology of Water

• Chemistry of Water

• Analytical Chemistry

3^rd year

• Forests

• Influence of Environment on Organisms

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Geodesy

• Pedology

• Instrumental Chemistry

• Biochemistry

2^nd year

• Protection of Natural Ecosystems

• Functioning of Ecosystem on Land

• Functioning of Ecosystems Under Water

• Anthropogenic Transformation of Ecosystems on Land

• Anthropogenic Transformation of Ecosystems Under Water

• Organic Chemistry

• Inorganic Chemistry

• Microbiology

4^th year

• Biochemical Ecology

• Circulation of Elements/ Metals

• Radioactive Contamination of Environment

• Waste Management

• Engineering of Environment

• Chemistry of Environment

• Toxicology

• Influence of Different Factors on the Natural Environment

5^th Year

Master laboratory. Engaged with POPs, completing various scientific and research projects and

enhancing environmental chemistry knowledge.

All the chemistry subjects I studied were taught to the highest possible academic standards. The environmental subjects complemented the chemistry subjects but were taught at a less exacting level.

Thesis: Hazardous waste management on a base of Polychlorinated Biphenyls

Under supervision of Professor Jerzy Falandysz, University of Gdansk

Postgrad. Cert. Elimination of Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Gdansk District

Mature Exam. Biology, Chemistry and English as a Foreign Language

High School, Starogard Gd, Poland

FURTHER SKILLS

I.T. Proficiency: Windows 95/2000/XP, MS Office, Linux, Dos, Internet and Email

Laboratory skills: LCMS; GCMS; HPLC; GC; AA; UV-Vis; IR; ICP; NMR; Conductometry; Spectroscopy;

Spectrophotometry; Water &Waste Water Inorganic and Organic Testing; Microbiological

Testing

Language: Native Polish; Intermediate English; Basic Russian

CAREER SUMMARY

2007- date MARTINDALE GROUP PHARMA

2005-2007 SALAMON & SEABER, Consulting and Analytical Chemists, WHITECHAPEL

Assistant Chemist

• Conduction routine and non-routine analysis of foods to assess levels of sugar, honey, polarisation, fat, moisture, proteins, fibre, ash, sucrose, nutritional value, scolvile, refractive index, density, viscosity, arsenic, hydroxymethylfurural, collagen, phosphine, phosphate, nitrate, colour, starch, urease and SO₂,

• Utilising a wide variety of testing techniques and equipment including titration and calibration whilst ensuring compliance with quality standards as required by the UKAS accredited laboratory, using UV-Vis, assisting with AA measuring procedures

2005 SANCTUARY SPA, COVENT GARDEN

Hostess

• Delivering the highest standards of customer service including serving drink in accordance with specific request, taking bookings from customers, providing an information service and processing various till transactions

2004-2005 CROUCH VALLEY MOTEL

Catering Assistant/ Receptionist

• Meeting and greeting customers and visitors to the reception area receiving and fielding incoming telephone enquires, assisting with the preparation of food whilst ensuring strict compliance with relevant health, safety and hygiene regulations

2001 STAROGARD GD. COUNSIL, POLAND

Training Position- Environmental Branch

• Gaining an invaluable insight into the roles and responsibilities of the environmental protection team within the community

• Monitoring all building applications received to ensure full compliance with Polish regulations

1999-2004 VARIOUS PART-TIME POSITIONS

Shop Assistant/Waitress/Sales Assistant/Promotions/Gardening

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 27/09/79

Driving License: Full/Clean

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITES

Currently include: Literature, Cycling, Cinema and Animals

REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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