Niomi Harris

14 Lowrie Street
DICKSON   ACT   2602
0403 863 467 
nomie333@hotmail.com

AREAS OF COMPETENCY

Communication:

•	Ability to work in a team and individually
•	Ability to work under pressure
•	Excellent interpersonal skills
•	Leadership and liaison skills
•	Frontline customer service
•	Ability to maintain client confidentiality

Academic Skills:

•	Ability to research and write academic papers
•	Navigation and utilisation of databases, electronic journals, all online and hardcopy research tools
•	Ability to undertake a long term research project and work to task
•	Conduct unsupervised independent research and experiments
•	Communicate difficult concepts to peers in a tutor capacity

Administration Skills:

•	Knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages and In-house systems
•	Reception protocol
•	Records handling
•	General office management

Personal Qualities

•	Honest
•	Reliable
•	Punctual
•	Compassionate
•	Friendly
•	Enthusiastic

QUALIFICATIONS

2003 – 2008	Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Arts
	Australian National University
	Majoring in Chemistry and Forensic Archaeology

2008 – 2009	Bachelor of Science Honours
	Australian National University
	Synthetic Organic Chemistry

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

2008-2009	APS – Petroleum and Marine Division
	Geoscience Australia (AGSO)

Maintaining a high level of academic research and experimentation in a research orientated position, Working solitarily and in a team in both a laboratory and administrative capacity, Prioritising work and producing results within a tight schedule, Researching and implementing possible synthetic pathways and techniques and determination of their viability, Analysis of results and verification of chemical structures of known and unknown products, Development of spectroscopic techniques including 1H, 13C NMR and GCMS, Application of various laboratory techniques within different laboratories at Geoscience Australia and The Australian National University, Method development and knowledge of GCMS techniques and functions.

2005-2008	Agents Relief/Assistant Manager
	Queanbeyan TAB

Working solitarily and in a team, Ability to work well in a high stress environment, Handling of large amounts of cash, Liaising with the public and service suppliers, Opening and closing procedures, Problem solving, Maintaining and updating displays on a daily basis, Specialist knowledge of company procedures and the racing world, General office duties.

2003-2005	Sales Assistant
	Burning Log Megastore

Working in a sales orientated environment, Construction of displays, General cash handling, Liaising with the public and specialty dealers, Problem solving, Maintaining a large product knowledge of various types of goods and their applications, Prioritising work, Working in both a team environment and individually on a commission basis, General office duties.

2002-2003	APS 3 – Disability Programs
	Office of Hearing Services

Recording of statistical information, Prioritising work, Ability to finalise applications, Updating database, Data entry, Setting up and maintenance of filing systems, Faxing, Mailing, Oral communication with the elderly, Follow up of applications, Working unsupervised as well as in a team situation, Written correspondence.

REFEREES

Dr Russell Barrow
Australian National University Lecturer and Honours Supervisor
Character and Academic Reference
(02) 6125 3419
Mobile 0402 735 506

Dr Chris Boreham
Geoscience Australia
Previous Supervisor
(02) 6249 9488

Melissa Henry
Queanbeyan and Karabar TAB
Colleague and Former Manager
Phone (02) 6258 3309
Mobile 0409 464 456

Elizabeth Pittard
Australian Public Service
Character Reference
Phone 0439 460 686