Arunima Dhoundiyal
London
Summary
Organized and motivated professional with strong time management and organizational skills. Recent graduate equipped with research, technical, and problem-solving abilities. Detail-oriented with a proven capacity to quickly learn new concepts and contribute to company growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Duty Manager
Matalan
Crawley
03.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily store operations and enhanced team performance through effective leadership.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by resolving escalated issues promptly.
- Managed stock levels, merchandising, and replenishment to optimize inventory flow.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and security procedures consistently.
- Handled cash management, banking, and administrative responsibilities accurately.
- Supported staff training initiatives, task delegation, and shift scheduling for operational efficiency.
- Drove sales performance while maintaining high standards of visual merchandising.
Store Supervisor
Claires Accessories
Richmond
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Store Operations & Team Supervision - Supervised daily store operations at Claire's Accessories, overseeing a team of sales associates to ensure exceptional customer service.
- Inventory & Merchandising Management: Managed inventory control, visual merchandising, and cash handling, consistently meeting sales targets and store objectives.
- Staff Training & Development - Trained and developed staff, fostering a positive, customer-centric environment, and promoting team growth and performance.
Life Sciences Reviewer
Editage, Cactus Communications
Mumbai
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Manuscript & Research Review-Reviewed manuscripts, research articles, and submissions in molecular biology, including genomics, proteomics, cell biology, and biotechnology. Assessed scientific rigor, clarity, and relevance of content before publication.
- Collaboration & Communication-Collaborated closely with editors, authors, and researchers to ensure high-quality, accurate scientific content. Provided feedback to authors and researchers to improve manuscript quality.
- Content Assessment & Recommendation-Evaluated experimental design, methodology, and data analysis to ensure the validity and reproducibility of results, recommending articles for publication or revision.
Research Intern
National Centre For Cell Sciences
Pune
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Research Focus-Aimed to identify genetic diversity, adaptive mechanisms, and potential biotechnological applications of organisms thriving in extreme conditions like low temperatures, high UV radiation, and nutrient scarcity.
- Molecular & Data Analysis-Utilised molecular techniques such as PCR, sequencing, and bioinformatics tools to uncover novel species and their genetic adaptations to harsh environments.
- Scientific Contributions-Contributed to advancing understanding of extremophiles, with applications in biotechnology, environmental sustainability, and industrial biotechnology.
Intern
Forest Research Institute
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Plant Tissue Culture & Propagation-Assisted in propagating plants in vitro, optimizing growth conditions, and studying stress responses to enhance plant growth and survival.
- Molecular & Genetic Biology Support- Assisted in propagating plants in vitro, optimizing growth conditions, and studying stress responses to enhance plant growth and survival.
- Protocol Development & Experimentation-Assisted in the development of experimental protocols to streamline procedures and improve the efficiency of lab operations.
Intern
Defence Institute of BioEnergy Research
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: Defence Research and Development Organisation, Ministry of Defence, India
- Microbial Isolation & Molecular Techniques-Isolated microorganisms from environmental samples and performed DNA extraction, PCR, and sequencing for genetic analysis.
- Data Analysis & Experimental Support-Contributed to data analysis and ensured adherence to experimental protocols, gaining hands-on experience in laboratory techniques.
- Plant Tissue Culture & Propagation-Assisted in propagating plants in vitro and supporting stress response studies under controlled conditions.
Education
Masters in Applied Biotechnology and Biosciences -
Imperial College London
London10.2025
Bachelors in Technology - Biotechnology
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
India01.2020
Skills
- Communication
- Goal-Oriented
- Quick Learner
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Negotiation
- Attention to Detail
- Resilience & Persistence
- Laboratory Safety & Compliance
- Project Management
- Supervision
- Confidentiality
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Scientific Writing
- Abstract Writing
- Digital Literacy & Online Platforms
- Peer Review Understanding
- Proofreading
- Reference Management
- Data Interpretation
- Literature Review
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Molecular Biology
- Expertise in PCR (RT-PCR, gradient)
- Gel electrophoresis
- SDS
- DNA/RNA extraction
- Bioinformatics
- Sequence alignment
- Data analysis
- Gene annotation (eg, BLAST, ClustalW)
- Data Reporting
- Immunology
- Flow Cytometry (FlowJo)
- Primer Design
- Cloning
- Transfection and Transduction Techniques with Lentiviruses
- CD4 cell sorting
- MS Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Teams
- Outlook
- Programming Languages
- C
- C
- JAVA
- PERL
- Inventory management
- Sales promotions
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- Hindi, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Accomplishments
- Qualified General Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE) 2021
- Academic secretary for Dr D. Y. Patil Vidhyapeth (2018-2019)
- Accelerating Biology 2019: Towards Thinking Machines Symposium, IISER Pune (2019)
Certification
- Good Clinical Practices Certification - 2019
- Recent advances in modern biology and biotechnology, Pune (2019)
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Duty Manager
Matalan
03.2025 - Current
Store Supervisor
Claires Accessories
02.2024 - 09.2024
Life Sciences Reviewer
Editage, Cactus Communications
10.2021 - 07.2023
Research Intern
National Centre For Cell Sciences
01.2020 - 06.2020
Intern
Forest Research Institute
06.2019 - 07.2019
Intern
Defence Institute of BioEnergy Research
06.2018 - 08.2018
Masters in Applied Biotechnology and Biosciences -
Imperial College London
Bachelors in Technology - Biotechnology
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
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