Ella DavisLaurien

Priory RoadForest Row

East Sussex, RH18 5 HP07936896369

Ella_9@hotmail.co.uk

ABOUT MEA recent Geography with Computer Science graduate from the University of Birmingham, I offer practical intelligence, versatility and 100% commitment. I am a fast learner, with strong communication skills and a good sense of humour who works well in teams.

I am looking for a career using GIS which will allow me to build on the analytical and problem solving skills I developed throughout university while providing growth opportunities and challenges. I am confident that with my positive outlook and determination I will quickly be an asset to any organisation.

MY EDUCATIONUniversity of Birmingham, Geography with a year in Computer ScienceBSc. (Honours) 2:1 (68) September 2011 – June 2015Key Skills Gained:

Able to interpret, manipulate and analyse complex data clearly and accurately, and then extract, present and articulate key points and trends.

Strong verbal and written communication skills established through many essays and presentations.

Effective problem solving skills developed through numerous programming projects.

Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft office, arcGIS, SPSS and programming languages; Java and SQL.

Dissertation research titled ‘Associations between North Atlantic Sea Surface Temperatures and Scottish Rainfall and Applications in Medium Range Statistical Forecast Models;’ Used 60 years of data to attempt to forecast monthly rainfall a season in advance. Involved over a million data and was awarded a mark of 68.

I developed a particular interest in GIS and remote sensing through many projects.

Burgess Hill School for Girls, 2003-2010 A Levels: Biology A*, Geography A, Chemistry B.

MY EXPERIENCEWatersports Instructor, GreeceNeilson Active Holidays June – November 2015Sunsail July – September 2014

Responsible for making decisions regarding the safety of all guests and staff on the water.

Planned, organised and delivered internationally recognised sailing courses.

Assessed and analysed individual needs of each client to devise appropriate teaching strategy.

Lead a team of three instructors to teach groups of up to 24 individuals.

I learnt to integrate fully into an established team. My 2015 end of season review identified me as a highly motivated, enthusiastic and respected team player providing energy and focus particularly engaging and approachable in teaching large, often inexperienced groups effectively. I learnt how to be versatile and quickly adapt teaching methods for different demographics. I recognised the requirement for an alternate teaching strategy to improve customer satisfaction which was subsequently adopted, helping our instructor team exceed customer service targets by 10%.

Customer Service AssistantBusiness Essentials July 2010 – April 2014(Full time during Gap year and University vacations)

Managed multiple customer accounts; liaising weekly with clients via email and telephone, building relationships and solving problems that arose to maintain customer satisfaction.

Dealt directly with suppliers to source the best products and deal for the business.

Adhered to strict daily and monthly deadlines.

I built good interpersonal skills, readily forging strong working relationships with clients and suppliers. I became a problem solver, using my initiative to minimise impact on customers. Maintained professionalism and remained approachable when handling difficult situations.

Warehouse SupervisorBusiness Essentials October 2009 – September 2011(Three evenings a week through school and gap year)

Responsible for quality control of final orders sent to customers.

In charge of a team of three individuals.

Work Experience Capita Symonds September 2009

Shadowed Flood Risk Management team

Discovered how GIS, specifically ArcGIS, are used commercially to inform decision makers.

MY INTERESTSAs an enthusiastic team player in all areas of my life I enjoy many team sports. I am, an experienced sailor racing in teams and an RYA qualified dinghy instructor teaching in the UK and abroad. I play hockey regularly, captaining the Burgess Hill School 1st XI in my final year and the Geography Society Hockey Team at university, and now continuing to play every weekend for East Grinstead Hockey Club. I relish a challenge and in 2014 completed the Three Peaks Challenge in less than 22 hours as part of the University of Birmingham Geography Team.