Alexander Ward

0404 209 986 | alexdwardcorral@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/alexward98 | Maroubra, NSW

CAREER PROFILE

▪ Fourth year, Distinction average Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced

Science (Hons) double-degree student with majors in finance and biotechnology.
▪ Two-time NCP scholarship recipient to participate in international study and work
experience across China, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
▪ Paid and unpaid work experience within three startups across the financial services and
biotechnology industries.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) / Bachelor of Adv Science (Biotechnology) 2017 – Current

UNSW – Sydney

▪ Fourth year, 77.35 Weighted Average Mark (Distinction).

▪ Awarded New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant to attend Antai Global Summer Program at
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2017).
▪ Awarded New Colombo Plan Exchange Scholarship to complete semester exchange at the
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2019).
Randwick Boys High School – Sydney 2011 – 2016
▪ School Senior Prefect in Year 12.
▪ Awarded ‘Scholarship and Citizenship Award’ in Year 12.
▪ Awarded ‘Award for Meritorious Commitment’ in Year 11.

EMPLOYMENT

Intern Dec 2019 – Feb 2020

InterVenn Biosciences – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

▪ Blood sample preparation for analysis by AI-driven mass spectrometry.

▪ Procedure and documentation preparation for quality assurance and compliance.

Research Project Assistant Sep 2019 – Dec 2019

UNSW Science – Sydney, Australia

▪ Biochemistry Research Project - Thesis title "Purification and immobilisation of γ-

glutamyltransferase from bovine kidney". Grade achieved: 90 (HD)
▪ Research project assistant to Dr Chris Marquis in the Recombinant Products Facility within
the school of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences at UNSW.
▪ Developed practical laboratory skills in protein purification, protein gel electrophoresis and
performing enzyme activity assays.

Intern Sep 2019 – Dec 2019

TOMORROW Super – Sydney, Australia

▪ Working closely with the Head of Client Experience supporting in data analysis, client
experience and management, and reporting.
▪ Responsibilities in quality control, research document development, system and customer
research and support.

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Retail Assistant Nov 2017 – Nov 2019
Rebel Sport Limited

▪ Engaged with customers, building strong communication and inter-personal skills through
understanding needs and concerns.
▪ Balanced register float and totalled safe count at the end of each day.

EXTRACURRICULAR & ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Member and Volunteer Jun 2019 – Current

Young Scientists of Australia (YSA) (Sydney Chapter)

▪ National non-profit organisation with a goal to ‘Promote Science to the Youth of Australia’.
▪ Assisted in the organisation and hosting of events such as International Science School
(University of Sydney), Science and Engineering Challenge (University of Newcastle) and
National Science Week.

Ambassador (U@UNSW, ASPIRE) Sep 2017 – Nov 2018

UNSW Sydney

▪ Conducted tutorial sessions and workshops for groups of 20 senior high school students
encouraging consideration of tertiary education.
▪ Collaborated with a team of 30 volunteers to direct and supervise a group of 400 students
and monitored attendance.

Peer Mentor (TAPP, Midyear) Feb 2018 – Nov 2018

UNSW Sydney

▪ Hosted mentoring sessions for small groups of 4-10 students ranging from first year
undergraduate to mature-age postgraduate levels..
▪ Organised and scheduled weekly sessions and developed tailored material for each
meeting addressing key areas of concern.

LEADERSHIP

Senior Prefect Nov 2015 – Nov 2016

Randwick Boys High School

▪ Leadership Award presented by Local MP Hon. Matt Thistlethwaite.

▪ Collaborated with leadership team of 10 prefects to organise and host events for the school
including fundraising, assemblies and presentations.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

▪ Fluent speaking, reading and writing in English and Spanish.

▪ Trained and qualified in CPR and First Aid.
▪ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel).
▪ Experience with data visualization software Tableau and Google Analytics.

REFEREES

Dr Chris Marquis David Easton

Director of the Recombinant Products Facility Co-Founder and Board Member
UNSW Sydney TOMORROW Super

Contact details available upon request.

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