I am a postgraduate at University of Glasgow. I am studying an MSc in Media, Communications and International Journalism. I have a 2:1 BA Honours degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) from Queen’s University Belfast. Between graduating in 2016 and beginning my MSc in September, I worked full-time as a Client Executive at PwC. I am the former Youth Representative and Summer Intern at the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary NGO Office for the United Nations, former secretary of the Queen’s Politics Society and 2nd Year Representative of the PPE Society. At UoG,
Extensive experience volunteering at home and abroad. An avid traveller comfortable adapting to and working in previously unknown environments.
Projects
Work history
VolunteerChild.org
Freelance
I have been trained extensively by the Child.org staff in methods of fundraising and a theoretical understanding of the charity sector. I represented the charity as a voluntary steward at Glastonbury Festival 2017 and raised £781 through my own fundraising challenge.
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Reservations AssistantUbiquitous Chip
- Glasgow, United KingdomFreelance
I provided general administrative support for the restaurant's office and restaurant's direct customer service. I used the reservations system, "ResDiary", to create and manage reservations for the Ubiquitous Chip and its two sister restaurants (Stravaigin and Hanoi Bike Shop). I also received reservations via phone calls and email inquiries. This job challenged me to manage office responsibilities as well as the varying complications that arise on a regular basis in each restaurant.
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Skills
- Academic Writing
- Investigative Journalism
- Sound Production
- Online Publishing
- Charity Fundraising
- Networking
- Adobe Indesign
- Academic Research
- Social Meda Strategy
- Hospitality Experience
Education
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MSc Media, Communications & International JournalismUniversity of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
I am studying both practical and theoretical skills in modern journalism. Specifically, I am studying international security and war reporting. I am keen to develop my knowledge on these topics whilst also developing a more broad knowledge of journalism as a practice and those aspects that are challenging the sector. For instance, I am currently studying media bias and digital advances in the field. Alongside my classes, I am an active member of GUST - Glasgow University Student Television. I am also studying Arabic, Level 1, and plan to continue studying next term.
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BA(Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics 2:1Queens University Belfast
- Belfast, United Kingdom
After covering a broad range of subject areas for my first two years, I narrowed my interests to the role power plays in international politics. Of course, this permitted me to interpret many different aspects of the international political economy. My dissertation was titled, "Closing the gap between high ideals and low politics; an ‘ethics of care’ applied to the European Union’s response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis." In this, I devoted a chapter to analysis the UK media's representation of refugees. Other work during my final year focused on the relationship between humanity and the climate and how this relationship was presented by the media. I was fortunate to have an academic article published in the Queen's Political Review. It is available here: https://view.joomag.com/test-drive/0079525001464102259?short.
Awards
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GM1x: Global Muckraking: Investigative Journalism and Global MediaColumbia University - ColumbiaX
View my certificate here: https://courses.edx.org/certificates/e2f006a499a242bfbc1368d982d69767
This was completed online over 5 weeks. I completed and passed 5 assessed tests.