Microbiology Research Volunteer @ - Worked alongside leading microbiologists to determine commercial applications of Biochar (carbonised biomass) in agriculture - Gained 140 hours of experience working in a microbiology laboratory contributing to published work - Developed problem solving skills through autonomous experimental work - Built on knowledge gained in my degree by applying it to real problems and through valuable feedback From December 2014 to February 2015 (3 months) Research Assistant for Postgraduate Program Development @ - Conducted ten 45-minute phone interviews to gather information on organisations’ training needs for a research report - Completed 8 hours of training in thematic analysis of qualitative information from a qualified academic - Completed on-the-job training in interview techniques over 4 hours from an experienced PhD student - Contributed to development of interview schedule through conducting a 1500 word literature review on training needs analysis From March 2014 to June 2014 (4 months) Customer Service @ - Worked in a team to aid 200 aged care facilities in transitioning to a new video streaming system for training videos - Advised clients of potential courses of action in accommodating changes to our distribution of training videos for staff at aged care facilities - Developed client communication skills and problem solving abilities from finding solutions to client’s issues From September 2013 to November 2013 (3 months)

Bachelor's Degree, Microbiology @ UNSW Australia From 2013 to 2015 Diploma, Professional Practice @ UNSW Australia From 2013 to 2015 Higher School Certificate @ Barker College From 2005 to 2012 Nicholas Finnegan is skilled in: Microsoft Word, Project Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Research, Microsoft Office, Management, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Teamwork, Leadership, Communication, Social Media