Health Adviser

Alexander Dennis

E-mail: ****.*******@**********.***

Curriculum Vitae

Experience in conducting extensive research projects into complex areas of physiology. Good

interpersonal and leadership skills with proven experience in managing and motivating teams to

meet required objectives.

Relevant Experience

University of Brighton, 2010-2011. MSc Applied Exercise Physiology with Merit

Devised and carried out a final year project lasting 3 months researching “Extracellular Hsp72

concentration relates to a minimum endogenous criteria during acute exercise-heat exposure”.

Working with county level athletes. This study has been reviewed and published in a peer

reviewed journal Cell Stress and Chaperones.

Developed an understanding of physiological testing techniques including blood analysis,

monitoring of hydration and ventilatory measures.

Completed a placement working as a research assistant working on a PhD study researching heat

acclimation in games players. Able to lead experiments and monitor subjects when left in charge.

University of Brighton. 2006-2009 BSc Hons Sports Science (2:1)

Completed a final year project spending two months working in research laboratory gaining

experience working on and organising testing. “Are the endurance performance gains from

intermittent hypoxic exposure lost when 3000m runners are hypohydrated?”

Gained experience in a diverse range of disciplines including strength and conditioning,

functional physiology, biomechanics, physiological and environmental physiology.

Raleigh International (Costa Rica & Nicaragua) January 2012-April 2012

Volunteer Manager

Managed groups of 10-14 volunteers aged 17-25 overseeing and participating in three projects in

remote locations with basic living conditions. My responsibilities included the role of safety

supervisor, facilitator, counsellor, and instructor, with overall responsibility for the projects and

expedition success.

Led an induction programme consisting of theoretical and practical exercises designed to prepare

the Venturers for the rigours of the expedition.

Inspired and motivated volunteers to complete a 250km self-sufficient trek across Nicaragua.

Raleigh International (Borneo). Volunteer October 2009-December 2009

Worked within a team to carry out environmental and community based projects, including forest

regeneration and construction of community schools.

Developed relationships and worked with people from a wide range of nationalities and

backgrounds. Effectively led a team of volunteers in an extreme environment communicating

ideas well and implementing effective solutions to problems faced by a lack of technology.

Boomerang Plus Plc, I’r Eithaf Show: Welsh Television Company. Volunteer July 2011

Worked as physiological support for the filming of a television programme.

I gained practical experience devising physiological tests to achieve physiological responses

specified by the company. This included tests to exhibit the effects of exhaustive sprint exercise

and hyperthermic, hypothermic and hypoxic environments.

Employment History

BUPA Health Adviser April 2013-Present

Perform health assessments helping clients to understand their general health and identify future

health risks providing lifestyle action plans and practical medical advice to a wide range of

clients.

Practical experience of physiological testing including venipuncture, electrocardiograms,

urinalysis and body composition measures.

Experience of running a pathology laboratory ensuring clients receive their results on the same

day.

John Lewis Plc, Waitrose. Checkout Supervisor December 2005-February 2013

Maintained the highest standard of customer service associated with John Lewis.

Planning of staffing requirements to ensure store teams are correctly allocated to meet business

needs, whilst communicating issues effectively to line managers.

Managed the checkout section monitoring checkout personnel and ensuring customers are served

promptly. Worked with teams of all ages to ensure the store operates efficiently, whilst creating a

happy working environment.

Timber Lake Camp, America. Specialist Counsellor June 2010-August 2010

Responsible for the supervision of children aged 8-17 on a day-to-day basis ensuring their safety

and welfare, whilst undertaking a range of adventure and sporting activities.

Learned and applied new skills as an outdoor adventure specialist working in a high-risk

environment. As part of a team devised and implemented new mountain biking and hiking

activities.

Liaised with fellow counsellors and parents to ensure children coped well with being away from

home.

Further Qualifications

Park College, Eastbourne 2004-2006: A-levels: Law (C), Sports Studies (C) and History (D).

The Cavendish School, Eastbourne 1999-2004: GCSE’s: 12 GCSE’s grade C and above

including PE (A), Mathematics (B), Physics (C), Chemistry (C)

Other Qualifications: Driving Licence - Full & Clean. Athletics Coach – Level 1. Emergency

First Aid at Work- Level 2. Scuba Diving – PADI Open Water Diver

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