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Glasgow

As a Research Associate for the Scottish Government funded pilot project to implement Equally Safe, the Scottish Government’s strategy for preventing and eradicating violence against women and girls, I have main responsibility for the qualitative research elements and completion of fieldwork, including the development of research tools, recruitment of participants, collection, organisation and analysis of data. This involves interviews, focus groups and other innovative methods. The project has the overall aim of generating new data on attitudes to gender-based violence within Scottish HEIs and producing a toolkit for challenging gender based violence on University campuses.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Working collaboratively with and supporting the work of the Public Boards and Corporate Diversity Programme team (a cross-cutting team of policy officials and analysts), this internship involved scoping out and developing a research specification, as well as online Questback surveys, to explore gender balance and wider diversity on public sector boards. This work was co-produced with the Public Appointments Team, Public Bodies Unit and key stakeholders such as the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland. I also updated data on gender representation on public, private and third sector boards and produced infographics to convey key messages for the 50:50 by 2020 Patnership for Change Campaign.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

I organise and lead seminar groups for undergraduate students in History. This involves providing verbal and written feedback on coursework such as essays and presentations, as well as being responsive to student needs. Modules include:Modern Scottish HistoryBritish Society in the Twentieth Century

Glasgow, United Kingdom

I delivered feedback regarding the presentation, structure and tailoring of CVs, covering letters and application forms to both home and international students on a one-on-one and group basis.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

I independently assessed the effectiveness, relevance, efficiency and value of new legal clinics in seven of the eight bureaux in Glasgow. I developed a methodology and timetable for the evaluation, as well as created, conducted and analysed over 160 surveys with key stakeholders including clients, advisers, solicitors and policy workers. The report, publishing the results of the evaluation with recommendations for future development, was well received by the Scottish Government, the Law Society of Scotland and Citizens Advice Scotland.

Scotland

I conducted door-to-door interviews, on-street surveys and telephone interviews, both individually and as part of a team for this Scottish Government funded research project.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

As a team leader within a busy retail shop, I communicated information and instructions, including business priorities, products and sales figures, to my team in a clear, accessible manner, both verbally and in writing. As well as managing both my time and my colleagues to ensure the department met deadlines, targets and achieved high standards, for example, during sales and promotions, I delivered training, advised staff and provided feedback on performance at an individual and departmental level. I also developed key skills in customer service and business.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Having secured an internship through the Interns @ Strathclyde scheme, I conducted research into ‘“The Golden Age of Courtship?” Femininity and Courting in 1950s Glasgow.’ I interviewed five women in order to explore how gender shaped the everyday experience of courting for young women in post-war Scotland. I presented my findings in both a report and poster presentation.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), History (Funded By The Esrc)

Activities and Societies: Co-convenor of the University of Strathclyde’s Scottish Oral History Centre Seminar Series (2014-2015). I also.

Master’S Degree, Historical Studies (Funded By Carnegie Cameron Bursary), Distinction

Bachelor’S Degree, Human Geography And History, First Class