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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• I currently contribute to the research team at CoreData, where I am responsible for a portfolio of research projects with a range of clients, primarily in financial services. Central to my role is designing and.
• Collaborate on high-impact research reports for prominent clients, reaching a wide audience of industry professionals.
• Deliver comprehensive market research projects, including industry trend and sentiment assessments, brand and change analysis, and member surveys.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with key industry stakeholders
• Use data analysis techniques to identify market drivers and opportunities, resulting in better-informed decision-making processes for our clients
• Create engaging market research outputs that effectively communicate complex findings and much more.

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

As part of my Master's Program in Contemporary Societies at the University of Helsinki, I conducted a seven-month ethnographic fieldwork project spanning three cryptocurrency communities, with 33 interviews. To support this research, I was awarded a scholarship from Blockchain Research Lab.My thesis, titled 'More than Money: An Ethnography of Dreams.

I worked in the Targeted Research Programs section of this government agency across a range of grant delivery projects and prioritisation work. I was responsible for managing the End of Life Care funding program, as well as the Targeted Call for Research into Biotoxin-related illnesses in Australia. These programs required significant stakeholder.

Canberra, Australia

I worked for Services Australia at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic as part of the APS2000 cohort to respond to the unprecedented number of Jobseeker claims. In this four-month secondment, I processed claims using multiple databases, working with sensitive personal information. I made calls to verify identity documents and check claim details with.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

• I evaluated community-based projects for national funding schemes, ensuring alignment with strategic social and community objectives.
• Evaluated grant applications based on criteria such as potential social impact, sustainability and community benefit, and project team credentials, while identifying key risks and challenges that could affect project.
• Produced high-quality reports to summarise key project plans and intended outcomes, along with a thorough evaluation against key criteria with justification for the score, to support funding decisions.
• Contributed to quality assurance by reviewing colleagues’ assessments and resolving discrepancies through negotiation, ensuring consistency in project evaluation.
• Developed proficiency in the Community Grants Hub's processing system (GPS), Excel, and Microsoft Office to streamline workflow, ensuring efficient, organised and documented decision-making across projects.
• Produced comprehensive reports on project outcomes and community impact assessments within strict timeframes, consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets.

• As a trained as a volunteer tutor for the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP), I made a significant contribution to my student's English language learning journey.
• Created lesson plans tailored to her needs, goals and life.
• Helped enhance her English, confidence and understanding of life in Australia.

• I contributed to this not-for-profit organisation which is dedicated to providing affordable, organic, locally grown, ethical and sustainable food to the Canberra community.
• Served food, prepared beverages operated the till and trained volunteers.
• Helped foster a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere and relished the chance to work alongside a diverse range of people while learning more about sustainability.

Canberra, Australia

• Alongside my studies, I worked in the Recovery department at IKEA, where I efficiently fixed, repackaged, assembled and sold otherwise unsaleable goods, giving them the best chance at a new life, reducing costs and.
• Made sales daily by greeting and assisting customers on the sales floor
• Assisted the returns department to solve assembly and missing parts issues.
• As a Product Quality lead, I conducted investigations, prepared reports, and corresponded internationally to implement recalls to ensure consumer safety.

Canberra, Australia

While studying for my bachelors degree, I worked in the high-speed environment of the IKEA kitchen and Dish-room. I ensured standards of hygiene and safety were always met. Cleaned dishes and cookware using an industrial dishwasher and sanitising system. Cleaned machinery and followed opening and closing procedures. Served food to customers, helped prepare.

Canberra, Australia

While completing high school, I worked as a cashier averaging two to three shifts a week at an IGA grocery store in Canberra. We had a variety of customers, with whom I enjoyed building rapport. I also enjoyed my responsibilities for training new staff.

Masters In Contemporary Societies By Research, Cultural Anthropology

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Anthropology

Exchange Program, Anthropology And Digital Humanities