JAMES THACKER BSc
Home: ** **** **** ****: *** Capstone Road
West Kingsdown Charminster
Kent Bournemouth
TN15 6DF BH8 8RT
Telephone: 074******** Email: *-*********@*******.***
Date of birth: 28/11/1989 Drivers Licence: Full/Clean
EDUCATION
Sept 2011 – Sept 2012 Bournemouth University MSc Forensic Toxicology
by Research
Oct 2008 – July 2011 Bournemouth University BSc (Hons) Forensic and
Crime Scene Science
Year 1 Modules Year 2 Modules Year 3 Modules
Biology Biochemistry Toxicology
Chemistry Lab & analytical skills Biomolecules
Human Anatomy Crime Scene Science Advance Forensic Science
Crime Scene Science Research Methods Forensic Practice
Academic practice Law Extended research project
Law
Overall: 2: 1 Overall 2: 1 Final Grade: 2: 1
My dissertation was in the field of entomotoxicoloy, and with an overall grade of 65% this indicates I am capable of working in complex scientific surroundings as well as overcoming problems and difficulties. This is visible due to the many problems both practical and administrative that had to be overcome. This dissertation is also on its way to being published.
Sept 2001 – July 2008 High School WGSB
A-Levels
Biology – B ICT - B Chemistry - C
11 GCSEs (A-C) including English and Maths
AFFILIATONS
I am currently a member of the forensic science society
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
CD WOW July 2007 – Feb 2008
I worked as a sales assistant in the stock room and replenished stock on the shop floor.
Fair field swimming pool May 08 – September 2008
I worked as a lifeguard at the swimming pool for four months with responsibilities for ensuring the safety of the pool users and cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of the pool areas.
Entomology Placement May - June 2009
I had to perform much research and practical skills as I worked on within a small team to help collect and evaluate data of scientific interest.
Campton Heath Boot Fair May 2011 – July 2011
I worked as part of a team organising and directing traffic and the general running of the day. As well as the cleaning up and litter picking when the boot fair was over.
Royal Bath Hotel September 2011 – Present
I work as part of a team in the Conference and banqueting department where I have extensive duties and responsibilities. Working in many different aspects where I am required to learn quickly and on the job how to perform certain tasks.
INTERESTS
• I regularly attend my local gym as I believe fitness is important.
• I am a first dan black belt at karate and have been going for over 15 years
• I have recent joined the rock climbing club at Bournemouth University.
References
Miss Bianka Bajnoczy Dr M David Osselton
Head of C&B department Centre Director or Forensic Toxicology
Royal Bath Hotel Christchurch House
Bath Road, Talbot Campus,
Bournemouth, Fern Barrow,
Dorset. Poole.
BH1 2EW BH12 5BB