Katy Simms Email & Phone Number

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Driving impactful social and economic change through evidence-based research and insights.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Haddenham, England, United Kingdom

- Provided excellent customer service under pressure, often handling over 100 customers a day.- Assisted the manager in stock taking, ordering of supplies, and training of new team members; Designated keyholder.- Level 1 Barista trained with Union Hand-Roasted Coffee Co. as part of the SCA Coffee Diploma System.

- Supporting the writing of Jason Butler’s next financial advisory book.- Transcribed 30 podcast and extracted story anecdotes for each chapter theme, improving my typing speed to 80 words per minute.- This position developed my ability to efficiently process and analyse large amounts of data and expanded my knowledge of the financial services.

- Contributed to the growth of City Food Share, a charity that partners with businesses across the UK to raise money against food poverty.- Acquired new partners by telephone and email. Instigated an online record-keeping system that was then appliedthroughout the charity to aid efficiency.- I helped to acquire over 50 new partners across 7 cities, a testament to my communicative skills and ability to engage clients verbally and via email.- Involved proficient use of Microsoft Excel.

NHS Test and Trace Call Handler- Obtained important information regarding personal data to support the NHS’ attempt to establish patterns.- Developed my ability to process sensitive information accurately and efficiently on new online systems and deliver emotional support to those in need. - Developed my ability to learn different specialist IT systems quickly and manage multiple responsibilities, prioritising when necessary. - Consistently in the top 1% of top callers in my team.

Ma Human Geography Research, Social Research, Distinction

‘Best Overall Performance’ prize recipient.

Introducing Mapping, Spatial Data & Gis, Geography And Cartography, Pass

Course developing fundamental skills in mapping, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and spatial analysis, and learning how they can be.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Geography, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Durham University Geographical Society - Vice President (2019-2020) Josephine Butler Women's Football Club.

Gcse'S & A Level'S

GCSE's: 3 A*, 5 A, 2 B A Levels: A*AB