Leanna Dixon
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Leanna Dixon

Software DeveloperManchester, United Kingdom
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Leanna Dixon

Software DeveloperManchester, United Kingdom
About me
People have described me as passionate, enthusiastic and ambitious. I enjoy making strong personal connections with people, hence why I intend to become fluent in Spanish and learn other languages whilst travelling. I am an experienced Supervisor, skilled in market research, cost accounting and public speaking. I am a biochemistry graduate from the University of Manchester, where during my 3rd year project, developed a love for python. I have industrial experience in purifying proteins and analysing compounds using MSMS, NMR and FRET during my summer internship in ABS laboratories, and my self-found project at the University of Barcelona. I am currently studying for my PRINCE2 Foundation. Data Science and Software Development self learner whilst working as a science technician.
Projects credited in
  • Fast Track 50: meet 50 trailblazers redefining the creative & digital industries
    Fast Track 50: meet 50 trailblazers redefining the creative & digital industriesWe’re thrilled to announce 2019’s Fast Track 50! Google and The Dots have partnered on the inaugural Fast Track 50 programme to fast track the careers of 50 rising stars – ensuring they land opportunities regardless of challenges set by socio-economic background. Over the past six months, the Fast Track 50 have had unrivalled access to industry connections and opportunities through a series of profession/skills masterclasses, industry introductions and speed recruitment events with the best in t
  • Event 3: Skills Masterclass
    Event 3: Skills MasterclassGoogle and The Dots have partnered up to fast track the careers of 50 industry-ready rising stars! The third event in the 6 month programme kicked off at the Google offices in St Giles, London.
  • Event 2: Professions Masterclass
    Event 2: Professions MasterclassGoogle and The Dots have partnered up to fast track the careers of 50 industry-ready rising stars! The second event in the 6 month programme kicked off at the Google offices in St Giles, London.
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Work history
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    InternUniversity of Barcelona
    Barcelona, SpainInternship
    I conduct various protein expression and purification protocols aiding Master and PhD students. I then analyse the compounds using FRET and NMR. Additionally, I have the perfect opportunity to practice and enhance my Spanish speaking skills.
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    BioanalystABS Laboratories
     - London, United KingdomInternship
    Experience in preparing and analysing various samples using LC-MSMS. I Worked independently to create innovative computerised systems to improve the company’s organisation and optimising procedures. I was exposed to and worked in accordance with GLP, GCP and COSHH whilst performing many quality check reviews on reports and across the audit trail of the experiments.
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Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Prince2
  • Basic Javascript
  • Python
  • Programme Management
  • Event Planning
  • Css3 Html5
  • Mail Chimp
  • C Programming
Education
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    BSc (Hons) BiochemistryUniversity of Manchester
     - Manchester, United Kingdom
    Activities and Societies: Committed member to the University of Manchester Gymnastics Competitive Team. Second year dissertation: Title: “Vitamin B12, a complex cofactor required for unusual chemistry.” Achieved 75% (first class) for my clear presentation, extensive research and accuracy. Final Year Project: Title: “Molecular dynamic study on the dynamics of Phosphoglycerate Kinase 1 (PGK1)”. Experience in using VMD, PyMol, UNIX codes and basic Python. Achieved 63% Conducted thourough research for my Literature Review, about the effects of pressure on the PGK’s structure (65%). Practical skills gained during my degree: Experience analysing MALDI-TOFF and MSMS spectrums. Conducted protein purifications with Affinity chromatography and HPLC. Competence using SDS PAGE, Western and Northern blotting. Well versed with computer analysis of enzyme kinetics using PRISM.
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    A Level, AS LevelPrendergast Hilly Fields College
     - London, United Kingdom
    Maths A, Biology A, Chemistry B, Spanish A. Ran a weekly Chemistry Club for 12-13 year old students where we conducted various extra-curriculum experiments and I taught them GCSE Chemistry. President of the Rotary club, where I coordinated weekly fundraising activities, held weekly meetings and conducted termly charity events. Assistant coach of Prednergast Blue lions where I facillitated in coaching tailored activities to a range of abaility groups.
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Awards
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    Web DevelopmentCodeFirstGirls
    Attended weekly lessons in web development. The course concluded with a presentation of my team's website we created using the skills we learnt.
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    Silver Crest AwardGenerating Genius's
    Joint program with the RAF where I attended various lectures and workshops about different sections of engineering and it's uses. Successfully conducted a flight simulation. Summarised our week during a presentation and created a model plane simulation project.
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