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Belfast, Gb

Work with businesses to develop the CBI's policy positions on AI and innovation regulation.Manage competing business and commercial interests to produce policy positions with broad support. Organize and lead working groups with CBI members and guest speakers on AI and Data Protection.Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including government officials and business executives.Support the work of the Tech and Innovation policy team including scaling up… Show more Work with businesses to develop the CBI's policy positions on AI and innovation regulation.Manage competing business and commercial interests to produce policy positions with broad support. Organize and lead working groups with CBI members and guest speakers on AI and Data Protection.Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including government officials and business executives.Support the work of the Tech and Innovation policy team including scaling up industries, supporting tech adoption, and making the UK the best place to do business. Show less

• Support business development for CBI South West, East of England, and Midlands through generation of leads, drafting approaches, briefings, and membership proposals. • Organize business development engagement and financial forecasting data using CRM. • Demonstrate an understanding of current UK business landscape and policy through pipeline development with Regional Directors and drafting meeting briefings with relevant CBI policy recommendations and engagement opportunities.

• Support three regions (South West, East of England, and London/South) of the CBI in their commercial development by working closely with regional directors to draft approaches and reach out to companies.• Identified prospective member companies through use of local news outlets, creating lists from CRM, and Companies House data.

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Research supply chain disruption in Northern Ireland since Brexit and impact of the Northern Ireland Protocol on Northern Irish and Irish businesses.Design, distribute and analyze survey and conduct semi-structuredinterviews to determine supply chain restructuring amongIrish and Northern Irish businesses in various sectors including retail, agri-food, manufacturing, and SMEs.Produce a briefing paper to CBI on Brexit-related supply chain disruption in NI… Show more Research supply chain disruption in Northern Ireland since Brexit and impact of the Northern Ireland Protocol on Northern Irish and Irish businesses.Design, distribute and analyze survey and conduct semi-structuredinterviews to determine supply chain restructuring amongIrish and Northern Irish businesses in various sectors including retail, agri-food, manufacturing, and SMEs.Produce a briefing paper to CBI on Brexit-related supply chain disruption in NI and Protocol implementation to shape policy discussions. Show less

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

• Conducted organized inventory of historical documents and member files using library and archive organization systems, including creating English descriptions and tags for French documents• Managed member and Society data on Microsoft Excel and Access • Initiated and developed "Member Spotlights" through semi-structured interviews with individual members for Society website and social media

Charleston, South Carolina Area

• Led individual tutoring sessions for 20 College of Charleston students, aiding in French conversation, comprehension and grammar from beginner to advanced levels.• Demonstrate leadership skills in guiding peers, as well as interpersonal skills working one-on-one.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Authored fourteen articles published on the organization’s website; articles assessed current global events’ contributions to peace and conflict resolution.• Adapted writing style and formatting accordingly

Lyon Area, France

• Translated church services from French to English in real time.• Administered and managed translation equipment for those using translation services; greeted English speakers.

Lyon Area, France

• Administered English conversation skills practice and homework for French students.• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills through one-on-one sessions and initiative in marketing services to social network.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Global Security And Borders, Distinction/First Class Honours

Dissertation: The role of colonial bordering in modern conflict: A case study of Cameroon

Bachelor'S Degree, International/Global Studies (Concentrations Europe And Africa), French & Francophone Studies

Activities and Societies: Sigma Iota Rho International Relations Honor Society, Outstanding Student in International Studies Award (2020).

Education record

Activities and Societies: 6 month study abroad Courses included: Intro to Economics, French History, French culture and society, World War.

Education record