HOLLY PETERS

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I am currently studying a master’s degree at Monash University focusing on metabolic neuroscience. I’m
drawn to research, particularly neuroscience, stemming from and motivated by my family involvement
in the disability sector. I have completed a 9-month research project culminating in a thesis and an
internship at The Alfred Centre. I have also been employed by my research lab to construct and optimise
our optogenetics system, including developing specific apparatus and protocols. This, alongside my
research project, piqued my interest in optogenetic and other emerging techniques in the neuroscience
field.

EDUCATION
2020 – PRESENT
MASTER OF BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES, MONASH UNIVERSITY
2-year master’s degree with a 9-month research project in metabolic neuroscience, culminating in
a research internship at the Central Clinical School, The Alfred Centre.

Curriculum Highlights:
Infectious Diseases and Population Health | Advanced Neuroscience | Regenerative Medicine |
Commercialising Biomedical Science | 9-month Intensive Research Project in Metabolic
Neuroscience | 2-month Research Internship at the Central Clinical School, The Alfred Centre

2017 – 2019
BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES, MONASH UNIVERSITY
Major: Microbiology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
APRIL 2019 – PRESENT
TECHNICAL OFFICER, OLDFIELD METABOLIC NEUROSCIENCE LAB (INTERNSHIP)
The lab has three major programs centred on metabolic neuroscience that encompass interests
in brown fat biology, the neurobiological underpinnings of metabolic surgery and anorexia
nervosa.
 Assembling optogenetics packages efficiently by following practices and standards with
high attention to detail.
 Designing and building apparatus specific to the required research ensuring effective
technical methods are applied.
 Optimising and testing of apparatuses within agreed standards and timeframes.
 Strongly adhering to confidential environment by applying privacy and information
handling process and procedures in each assigned task.
 APRIL 2016 – PRESENT
FOOD AND BEVERAGE ATTENDANT, AMELLO HOSPITALITY GROUP
A family run business group that owns and operates bar and restaurants Republica St Kilda
Beach and Captain Baxter, an event centre Encore St Kilda Beach located within the St Kilda Sea
Baths.

 Working predominantly as a la carte waiter, showcasing exemplary customer service

skills by maintaining effective communication with all customers.
 Autonomously managing tasks, showcasing my ability to effectively manage my time and
self-efficiency.
 Communicating with colleagues to ensure smooth service on every shift and hence
working effectively in a team environment.
 Training and management of new staff members on a regular basis with an increase in
new staff over the peak periods, namely summer, Christmas period and Public Holidays.
 Acting as a second-in-charge in the absence of the manager and demonstrating
leadership skills by effectively delegating tasks to other team members.

VOLUNTEERING
JULY 2019 – PRESENT
WEEKLY STALLS VOLUNTEER, GOOD HEALTH HOSPITAL
 Devoting 4-hours per week selling donated books and crafts to raise funds to support
case projects within the hospital.
 Demonstrating excellent communication skills through effective customer service, often
attending to multiple customers at once.
 Strengthening relationships not only with customers, but also potential craft donors who
often later donated crafts to the cause.
 Increased donations by 15% through consistent efforts.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Level 2 First Aid (December 2021)
 Mental Health First Aid (January 2022)

REFERENCES
Available upon request.