1. Alexia Valenzia
Flat 25, Waldemar Avenue Mansions, Waldemar Avenue, London, SW6 5LT
Mobile: 07583813161 Email:Alexia.Valenzia@city.ac.uk
Education
2015 /16 - City Law School
Graduate Diploma in Law Predicted grade: Commendation
2012/15 - University of Portsmouth
BSc (Hons) Pharmacology Grade: 1st Class
Improved research skills in order to produce a first class dissertation
Analysed copious amounts of data in order to reach conclusions
Developed organisational skills to meet the required deadlines
2010/12 - Ampleforth College, North Yorkshire, UK
A2 Level - Biology – B, English Literature – C, Chemistry – C
AS Level – Religious Studies – b
2005/10 - St Martin’s College, Malta
10 O-Levels
Legal Work Experience:
March 2016 - April 2016 – Legal work experience – PwC Malta
Shadowed an associate at PwC Malta
Compiled a report on Malta’s legal and institutional framework that is in place
to combat corruption
Helped amend memorandums of association among other legal
documentation
Jan 2016/present – Legal Helpline Volunteer - Actions against Medical Accidents
Demonstration of friendliness and empathy when contacted by distressed
callers
Improves oral communication skills
Requires updated knowledge on current affairs
October 2015 - In-House Legal Team Open Day – GlaxoSmith Kline
Attended an informative legal department open day
2. Facilitated in further understanding of the qualities needed in order to be an
in-house lawyer at a legal firm
Highlighted the differences between working as an in-house lawyer versus
working in private practice
Other Work Experience:
2015/present – Treasurer – Sponsor My Future
Responsible for the monitoring of cash flow, budget planning and safe
keeping of receipts, cheques and cash
Led the committee on the development of the charity’s social media platforms
Work within a team to ensure that all children who form part of the program
are sponsored within a reasonable period of time
2013/15 (periodic) - Sales Assistant at Remedies Pharmacy - A.M Mangion LTD
Demonstrated approachability towards customers, especially in relation to the
interpretation of complex scientific terms into easily understood language
Improved customer care skills in order to provide a better service to clients
Managed the daily exchange of contracts and transactions in order to meet
deadlines
Professional Skills
IT: European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
Languages: Maltese
Driving: Fully licensed driver
Extracurricular Activities:
Pharmacology Society:
Secretary of the pharmacology society
Roles included:
o Keeping minutes during meetings
o Organising committee meetings
o Planning social events
Sport:
Played tennis as part of a national tennis team, as well as during school and
university
Formed part of sixth form college’s women’s first lacrosse team
References:
References are available on request.