Declan Merrington Email & Phone Number

Sunderland, GB

Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

- Facilitating and supporting the elected student officer team in their projects and goals.- Ensuring the smooth operation of our democratic structure, including Union Council and Elections. - Inspiring students to be engaged in the Student Union through the promotions of events, opportunities and activities.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Identifying and building partnerships with other organizations and individuals to support the Newcastle hub's mission. Working closely with the leadership team to create and maintain relationships with stakeholders, coordinate volunteer activities, and support the development of new initiatives.

Dunelm House

Elected to represent Postgraduate students at Durham Students’ Union. Role included, but not limited to, responsibilities ofTrusteeship - Member of the Board of Trustees, overseeing the operation and direction of the charity. Had a key role in writing the current SU strategy.Member of University Council - Advised the Vice-Chancellor on the operations and.

Durham, England, United Kingdom

Communications agent at Hay’s Travel for the NHS Test and Trace Team. Duties included assisting those without internet access in booking LFT and PCR tests, giving advice to those who had questions surrounding the NHS' policy towards the Covid 19 Pandemic, as well as verifying and registering test results. Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.

Durham, United Kingdom

Elected as undergraduate representative to sit on the College Advisory Board, which aims to assist the Master of the College in the running of Hatfield. Assisted mostly on issues of Equality and Diversity within the college. Duties include meeting with other members of the board as well as the Master, discussing and organising around issues within the.

Durham, United Kingdom

Duties include checking in and out books, assisting with research, organising shelves as well as withdrawing and updating inventory.

I completed a 6 week digital internship for Hatfield College, Durham University. During this internship I located material of historic significance to the college, determined a suitable location to save and collate this material, sent a call out to alumni to send more material and sorted through this material using metadata and properties to make them.

Worked as Open Day Ambassador for Durham University and Hatfield College. The role involved co-ordinating Open Days, delegating roles, giving tours of the college and leading groups to where they need to be, interacting with parents and prospective students and aiding them with requests.During 2020, this was adapted to include virtual Q and A sessions.

Durham, United Kingdom

Elected to sit on a steering group to assist a PhD student’s research into first-generation scholars at Durham University. Duties included aiding with research, suggesting improvements, meeting with the steering group every two months to discuss business. On top of this, I was elected to help with Hatfield College’s intervention related to this research.

Durham, United Kingdom

Through a partnership between my previous school and Hatfield College, I volunteered within a group to mentor students who were thinking about applying to higher education. Duties included walking them through the UCAS process, explaining the benefits of education and persuading them to apply. In 2017 I was one of many mentors, however, since 2018 I had.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Worked during the 2019 General Election whilst also completing my university responsibilities. As part of this, I conducted Voter ID with members of the party and regular donors, as well as polling the wider electorate via telephone calls. During my time here I achieved an award for the most people contacted overall as part of my team. On top of this, I.

Rindge, New Hampshire

Lead Specialist at Camp Starfish working with staff to help children with emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties achieve success and grow. As a councillor, I help children from ages 6-18 by providing one-on-one attention and helping them develop age appropriate coping mechanisms. As a Lead Specialist, I managed a small group of councillors.

Durham, United Kingdom

Cleaning staff at The Bishops' Mill.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, United Kingdom

Bar staff at St James' Park.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Education, Merit

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Education Studies With History, First Class

Activities and Societies: Hatfield College Durham WCSA Founding Member, Durham University History Society Member, Durham University.

A Levels, History, Sociology, It, Aab

Gcse