Jack-Louis Bourne

 Jack-Louis Bourne 1 Rue de l'Île de Corse, Nancy, 54000 Mobile:- E-mail:- PROFILE I am a personable and self-motivated postgraduate Human Bioscientist looking for work so that I can save towards the cost of further studies. I completed my degree in human biosciences at Plymouth University, I am an experienced laboratory researcher specialising in exercise, infection, immunity and disease. I possess in-depth understanding of the immune system and the role of exercise in the development and management of chronic disease. Outside academia, I have experience in the education and entertainment industries, having gained organisational skills as a historical interpreter at Arrière-ban Historical Enterprises. Away from university and the workplace, I am a keen runner having competed for my county at national level and achieving podium finishes in trail and road races in France. I am now looking for a new and challenging position, one which will make best use of my existing skills and experiences and further my career development. EDUCATION - Plymouth University, Bsc (Hons) Human Biosciences (2:2) • Enhanced analysis and research skills by writing a 10,000 word dissertation titled ‘Determinants of Tuberculosis Transmission in Indigenous People of Amazonia’. This study highlighted the urgent need to review and strengthen control strategies directed at indigenous people of the Amazon Rainforest. • Developed oral and visual presentation skills by delivering a presentation on my research topic at a conference and subsequently answering questions. • Enjoyed the opportunity to broaden my knowledge of other disciplines of biology. Other research topics included: cognitive psychology, genetic diversity, current issues in neurobiology, clinical microbiology, reproductive science and medical genetics. - Plymouth University, Biological Sciences (Certificate of Higher Education) • Gained intricate understanding of the relationship between animal and plant physiology. • Other modules included: evolution, cell microbiology, human pathology and ethics in biology. 2003 – 2010 Oxted School • A Levels: Biology (C), Psychology (C), Physical Education (C) • AS Levels: English Language & Literature (C) • GCSEs: (2 As, 6 Bs, 3 Cs) WORK EXPERIENCE 01/10/18- Present, Intern at Morvan PR • Responsible for placing feature listings of several events at Yamaha Music Store London in various media outlets • Compiling a database of annual feature lists for Siemens Security 19/03/18-02/06/18 Host at SAS Enchanté Finesse Croisières • Host on “Finesse” luxury hotel barge. • Management of lunch and dinner meal services. • Selecting and presenting wine and cheese. • Preparation and daily cleaning of communal and passenger cabins. • Completed bar service. • In charge of the ropes during locks and mooring. 08/03/17-10/11/17 Matelot at French Country Waterway • Worked a full season on the “Princess” luxury hotel barge. • Assisted Captain during navigation and mooring. • Managing exterior maintenance of the hotel barge. • Completed bar service and helped contribute during evening food service. • Navigating the barge through locks without supervision. 01/09/15-29/05/16 Laboratory Assistant at Plymouth University • Developed time management and clear communication skills through helping prepare experimental set up in laboratories. • Learned to clean and maintain the laboratory and equipment to a high standard after use using efficient and thorough methods. • Gained experience recording detailed data during experiments and following established protocols and regulations. Summer 2015, 2016 & 2018 Gite Maintenance • Gained experience working under limited time to clean and prepare a gite to a high standard before the next guests arrived. • Cleaning tasks involved hoovering, dusting, mopping, cleaning windows and changing bedding. • Other tasks included cutting and maintaining hedges around the property perimeter. Summer 2014 Historical Interpreter at Arrière-ban Historical Enterprises • As an individual organising and managing groups of up to 40 children during one hour long activities. • As part of a team helping to run activities for up to 200 children over a whole day. • Learned to commit knowledge of historical time periods to memory on short notice in preparation of being able to provide thorough answers to any questions. Summer 2012 Volunteer Turtle Conservation, Kefalonia (Greece) • Communicated effectively with people from diverse backgrounds via raising awareness and informing locals and tourists about turtle conservation on the island of Kefalonia. • Patrolled beaches from before midnight to dawn and tactfully ask anyone we encountered if they would stay away from known areas of the beach with turtle activity. • Worked in a team under difficult terrain and weather conditions to record turtle activity on remote parts of the island. • Worked alone in a turtle conversation museum answering any enquiries from the public in relation to turtle conservation and our work. - Volunteer Service Crew at Frylands Wood Scout Camp • Volunteering during holidays and weekends whilst at school. • Duties included helping organise activities such as archery and go-karting, cleaning accommodation and general maintenance of the site. • Assisting the store manager in the running of a retail shop. Helping to ease the workload by taking responsibility for certain tasks and duties including stocktaking, opening the store in the morning and closing the store. • Dealing politely with customer complaints or enquiries and resolving them. • Working efficiently and accurately in a fast paced service driven environment. ADDITIONAL SKILLS • UK driving licence • Writing: Exceptional command of English grammar and enhanced technical writing skills developed through essays and reports as an undergraduate researcher. • Languages: Basic conversational level French (B in GCSE) and currently living and attending French lessons in France. • I.T. : Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). • First Aid: Completed British Red Cross basic first aid training as part of Sports Leadership Qualification. • Hobbies: Competing in athletics since I was 12 years old, earning multiple medals and accolades as an individual and as part of a team at school, club, district and county level. REFERENCES Mr Eli Fisher Finesse Captain and Pilot Tel:- Mr Gaëtan Boza Princess barge Captain and Pilot Tel:- Mr Steven Callan Frylands Wood Scout Camp Warden Tel:- Email:- Mr & Mrs DeJong Gite owners Email(s): --