Miss Evan Smith

Date joined RBI and previous employment

Evan joined RBI in August 2023. Previously, she worked within the Finance Department at Aberystwyth University.

Main responsibilities at previous employment

During Evan’s time working in Finance, she trained with various sections of the department. She worked on bank reconciliation, uploaded finance journals, and helped staff members with queries regarding the finance systems used. She also worked to collect student debts, helping the students with any questions they had when necessary.

Education and work experience

BSc in Psychology from Bangor University - First Class (2022).

MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Bangor University - Distinction (2023).

Worked in Aberystwyth University as a cleaner, then within the finance department.

Experience and knowledge

Evan’s time as a student in university allowed her to develop strong core skills, including time-management, organisation and self-motivation. These skills were crucial during her master’s degree especially, as the majority of her work was self-initiated. 

Working within the finance department at Aberystwyth University gave her the opportunity to improve these skills and apply them to a professional working environment. She greatly improved on her communication skills, as many of her tasks involved helping staff and students with any queries they had. She was also able to work on administrative skills, including minute-taking, as well as organising and responding to emails.

Main responsibilities within RBI

As a research administrative assistant, Evan provides administrative support to the department in a range of areas. She assists with the coordination and management of project activities, meetings, and events. She also manages financial transactions related to department/project activities, and facilitates communications among project team members, stakeholders, and internal/external partners to the university.

Most enjoyable part of working at Aberystwyth University

Evan enjoys getting to know all the different people and projects that are involved with RBI, and being able to help with the day to day organisation of it all.