Christopher P Hayward is a second year astrophysics student at the University of Leicester seeking work experience in a physics laboratory. He has strong technical skills in Microsoft Office, scientific packages, and self-taught C++ and web design. As part of academic projects and extracurricular activities, he has experience working effectively in teams and communicating through presentations and written reports. His previous roles as a night porter and cashier required problem solving, adaptability, and customer service skills. He is interested in science news and competes in regional fencing events.

1. Christopher P Hayward
3 Cotton Close, Sawtry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 5XU
Mobile: 08715615868 Email: cph12@le.ac.uk
Objective
A second year astro-physicist, with strong mathematical and problem solving skills,
looking for a work experience opportunity in a physics laboratory environment.
Relevant Skills
Technical Skills
 Proficient in using main Microsoft Office applications and number of specialised
scientific packages.
 Currently learning to program in C++ and use web design software through self-study.
 Diligent, systematic approach and comfortable handling most physics laboratory and
observation equipment.
Team Work
 Accustomed to working in groups during academic projects and range of club and
society involvements.
 Worked effectively as part of the Residential Services team at the University of Leicester
and had to be adaptable to meet the needs of the team.
Communication
 Confident verbal communication skills as demonstrated delivering presentations at
university and subject-related conferences. Audiences ranged from small groups to
numbers of up to 70 people.
 Achieved consistently good marks of 60% upwards for academic assignments and
reports as evidence of my written communication skills.
Problem Solving
 Able to deal with problems calmly and efficiently as shown on a regular basis in my role
as night porter. Careful to approach situations in a neutral non-personal manner,
employ active listening skills and ask appropriate questions to get to the root of the
problem. Proceeded to work with people to help identify options and agree the next
course of action.
Education
University of Leicester 2010 - present
BSc Physics with Astrophysics (currently on target to achieve a 2:1)
Incorporates problem-specific based learning to utilise analytical skills and instruction on
a range of research techniques.
Foundation Year (71% - equivalent of 3 A’s at A-Level) 2009 – 2010

2. Royal Wolverhampton School, West Midlands 2005 - 2009
A-levels: Physics (A), Maths (A), Chemistry (B)
AS-Levels: French (B)
GCSE’s: 9 GCSE’s achieving 4 A grades, 3 B grades and 2 C grades including English,
Mathematics and Science
Employment
University of Leicester, Night-Porter and Domestic Labour 2010 – 2011
 Worked night shifts during vacation in the Residential Services Department.
 Staffed phone and responded to incidents, some of which were emergency situations
and maintained log of events on computer.
 Typically lone-working position and required ability to deal with the unpredictable.
 In conference role, helped to clean and set up the venue, often working against a tight
time frame to get tasks done.
Redwings Service Station, A1, Cambridgeshire, Cashier 2005-2009
 Employed weekends at a fuelling station on a major roadway.
 Involved handling money, customer service and basic accounts to ensure tills balance at
the end of shifts.
 Performed regular stock takes, checked deliveries against inventory and quickly put out
stock on shelves.
Membership of Committees/Societies
 Current member of the University of Leicester Fencing Society and have competed in a
number of regional fencing events.
 Part of RAG charity collection agency at the University of Leicester. Principal committee
member responsible for managing money collections and helping to organise events
including RAG week, the main event in the RAG calendar.
Interests
Enjoy reading crime fiction and journals like New Scientist and Nature to keep abreast of
science and technology news.
References
Mrs Sarah Lindsay (Hall Manager), Mr Graham Wynn,
Stamford Hall, Department of Physics & Astronomy,
Stoughton Drive, University of Leicester,
Oadby South, University Road,
Leicester, Leicester,
LE2 2ND LE1 7RH
Tel: 0116 271 5876 Tel: 0116 252 2071
e-mail:graham.wynn@astro.le.ac.uk