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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Newsdirect provides fast and informative briefings on the day's political agenda to clients across Scotland and the UK focusing on the areas with which they are most concerned. Newsdirect's daily, weekly and monthly bulletins provide clients with everything they need to know about how politics and policy-making influences the key issues in their sector. As Senior Research, I assist with the summarising and subsequent analysis of parliamentary business; report from party conferences and… Show more Newsdirect provides fast and informative briefings on the day's political agenda to clients across Scotland and the UK focusing on the areas with which they are most concerned. Newsdirect's daily, weekly and monthly bulletins provide clients with everything they need to know about how politics and policy-making influences the key issues in their sector. As Senior Research, I assist with the summarising and subsequent analysis of parliamentary business; report from party conferences and policy events; am involved in colleagues mentoring and training; provide support with research for marketing and sales activity; and work with the wider team to provide informative briefings. Show less

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

As the monitoring lead for the organisations education, skills and rural economy portfolio, I am responsible for the delivery of bespoke reports based on the client's political and policy interests & monitoring and summarising political proceedings.

Dumfries And Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom

During my time as a Parliamentary Intern for Rt Hon Alister Jack MP, I provided basic administrative support, learnt how to analyse, evaluate and interpret data, & assisted with projects, research and drafting responses to constituents.

East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

In this role, I led Pam Gosal’s - the first Indian-Sikh MSP to be elected into the Scottish Parliament - communications and administration for the 2021 Scottish Parliamentary Election. To do this, I arranged meetings and gatherings on Zoom and in person, minuted meetings, managed all social media platforms on a day-to-day basis, created a social media calendar, created a monthly stats report on social media performance, created graphics and personalised videos and messaging for the campaign &… Show more In this role, I led Pam Gosal’s - the first Indian-Sikh MSP to be elected into the Scottish Parliament - communications and administration for the 2021 Scottish Parliamentary Election. To do this, I arranged meetings and gatherings on Zoom and in person, minuted meetings, managed all social media platforms on a day-to-day basis, created a social media calendar, created a monthly stats report on social media performance, created graphics and personalised videos and messaging for the campaign & wrote basic scripts for videos/messages/templates. Show less

Dumfries And Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom

While working as a member of staff in Finlay Carson MSP's Office, I managed my own workload, worked in both an office setting and an outdoor setting when carrying out doorstep surgeries, worked with constituents and respected their confidentiality & created graphics and press releases.

Stranraer, Scotland, United Kingdom

While doing work experience with the Stranraer and Wigtownshire Free Press, I researched and wrote articles for local press, reviewed films, and designed magazine pages.

Master Of Research - Mres, Public Policy Research, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Glasgow Guardian Writer; Urban Research/Public Policy Research MRes Class Representative; Member of the Urban.

Master Of Arts - Ma, English Language And Linguistics & Social And Public Policy, Honours Of The First Class

Activities and Societies: President, Vice-President and Secretary of a student union society; President and Founder of Glasgow University.

Masters-Level (Scqf Level 11) Certificate, Evidence In Public Policy, 100%

The aim of the course was to provide an enhanced understanding of how to evaluate the impacts and implementation of policies, and how.

Certificate, U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, And Foreign Policies, 100%

This course aimed to provide an enhanced understanding of public policy in America and the dynamics of American politics. The course.

Level 2 (Scqf Level 5) Certificate, Digital Promotion For Business

This course aimed to introduce concepts of digital promotion that can be used in a business setting.

Level 2 (Scqf Level 5) Certificate, Equality And Diversity

This course aimed to provide a better understanding of the main issues in relation to equality and diversity across a variety of contexts.

Level 2 (Scqf Level 5) Certificate, Awareness Of Mental Health Problems

This course aimed to provide a developed understanding of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Head Girl; S5 Student of the Year; Scotland Reads Paired Reading Programme volunteer; member of the Stranraer.