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)

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

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

3^rd year

• Forests

• Influence of Environment on Organisms

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Geodesy

• Pedology

• Chemical Analysis (instrumental)

• Biochemistry

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 knowledge.

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; IPC; NMR; Conductometry; Spectroscopy;

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

Testing

Language: Native Polish; Intermediate English; Basic Russian

CAREER SUMMARY

2005- date SALAMON & SEABER, WHITECHAPEL

Laboratory Assistant

• Conduction routine and non-routine analysis of foods to assess levels of sugar, honey, fat, polarisation, capsicium, arsenic, hydroxymethylfurural (HMF), collagen, colour, ash, moisture, proteins, fibre, nutritional value, 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

2005 SANCTUARY SPA, COVENT GARDEN

Food & Beverage Customer Service

• Delivering the highest standards of customer service including preparing and serving food and 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

• Working primarily on brown field sites for buildings involving controlling the release of new build areas according the legislative requirements

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

1999-2004 VARIOUS PART-TIME POSITIONS

Shop Assistant/Waitress/Sales Assistant/Promotions

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 27/09/79

Driving License: Full/Clean

Other Details: Qualified First Aider

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITES

Currently include: Literature, Cycling, Cinema and Animals

REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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