Alexis Paynot

Final year Master of Engineering student from ICAM, France, with professional experience in project management and process improvement. Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, optimising work-flows and implementing Lean methodologies to enhance operational efficiency. Nearing the end of a 6-month end-of-degree internship as a junior project manager in solar energy development, I am keen to start my graduate engineering career in the UK. I am looking for roles of the following nature: Continuous improvement officer, Lean engineer, operations improvement specialist, continuous project management.

• Lean Six Sigma Theoretical Green Belt: Completed as an additional module during my degree, demonstrating knowledge of process improvement and operational efficiency methodologies.
• Cambridge English – B2 First (FCE): Confirms an upper-intermediate level of English proficiency, both written and spoken.

Sep 2023- June 2024 Babysitting  Nantes, France

- Looking after a 10-year-old boy for up to 3 days in a row:

- Picking up from school, making dinner, putting to bed, sleeping over at the house and doing the school run in the morning.

June 2023  Workaway homestay  Slovenia

I volunteered in a homestay in Slovenia as part of a cultural/ linguistic/ skilled exchange:

- Manual labour, helping with both structural plans and building of an outdoor pizza oven

- Babysitting a 1-year-old child

- English language learning- this was an English-only speaking experience.

July 2023  Workaway glamping hostel   Turkey

I volunteered on a beach glamping site and fulfilled several roles:

- Administration/ reception for guests and guest activities, organisation of other volunteer tasks

- Managing a bar, in charge of music and making cocktails

- Sports activities leader

Sep 2022- June 2023 IDEA, agency work  Nantes, France

Stock counting and managing for various supermarkets after closing

June- Aug 2019 and 2020 Fleur de sel (salt) harvester Guerande, France

Collecting fleur de sel (salt) from the marshes using delicate techniques, hard manual labour on hot summer days.

Member of BDA (Welcome Committee), BDE (Student Union), and BDP (Promotions Committee)

• Planned, coordinated, and led election campaigns, promotional activities, and inter-school events, often gathering over 200 participants.
• Managed fundraising efforts through sponsorships, grant applications, and strategic partnerships with local businesses.
• Acted as Safety Officer during large-scale events, overseeing risk management and implementing safety protocols.
• Fostered a sense of community and belonging among students through inclusive and engaging initiatives.
• Collaborated with administrative staff, external partners, and student volunteers to ensure successful event logistics.
• Developed strong project management, public speaking, and teamwork skills in fast-paced, high-responsibility environments.

• Piano : Developing discipline and creativity through and regular practice.
• Speedcubing (Rubik’s Cube): Passion for logical thinking, pattern recognition, and continuous improvement through time-based challenges.
• Climbing : Focus on problem-solving, perseverance, and personal progress — driven by the mindset of always pushing further.