Murdo Macleod Email & Phone Number

Australia

Edinburgh City, Scotland, United Kingdom

Glasgow, United Kingdom

As Director of Communications for the Security and Strategy Society at the University of Glasgow, I have actively organised speakers from the security field, ranging from private security experts covering the front lines of the Ukrainian conflict to Senior UN advisors dealing with refugee crises across the globe. In addition, I have gained valuable perspectives on the AML challenges posed by the Ukraine conflict through in-depth discussions with former FATF employees and economists. Lastly, I maintain the society's social media presence and, with a colleague, am working on an extracurricular paper addressing Mexican Cartel investments in European markets.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

During the two years I worked as an advisor for Changeworks, I leveraged analytical skills to assess energy efficiency opportunities and provide tailored advice, enabling businesses, landlords, and individuals to achieve tens of thousands of pounds worth of financial savings and, in some cases, reduce their carbon footprint by 50%.In addition, I was responsible for assessing for fraudulent and suspicious activity amongst vulnerable grant schemes, investigating and flagging cases with concerning characteristics.Equally, I prepared comprehensive reports using specialised software that considered the renewable energy potential of clients' sites and properties. Furthermore, I demonstrated adeptness in data management techniques by utilising Excel to effectively organise and analyse relevant information, supporting the decision-making processes.I also contributed to knowledge sharing within the team by delivering virtual and in-person presentations on cutting-edge renewable technologies and associated advice techniques, fostering continuous development and innovation.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

As an active Scott Hobbs Planning Consultancy team member, I utilised research skills while conducting independent investigations to generate informative reports for business partners, providing valuable insights and recommendations. For example, I once reported on the planning permission history, architectural and engineering plans, council involvement, and other considerations involved in the Haymarket Square development in Edinburgh’s West end.In addition, I applied data management techniques to organise and analyse information that supported ongoing projects, actively communicating relevant findings and documentation with stakeholders and over a dozen business partners.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Launching my own marketing venture was an empowering experience for me as I established and developed a new brand of events as an entrepreneurial challenge which could support local creative talent. The role compelled me to utilise my analytical skills for risk management whilst insisting upon excellent time management abilities since I was entering my final university years. I successfully orchestrated over 30 events, producing over £10k in profits. I oversaw the venue selection, budgeting and marketing strategy whilst coordinating with designers and artists. The role taught me to use financial analysis tools effectively to ensure profits were consistently produced.

Massachusetts, United States

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Master'S Degree, Global Security

Fundamentally, my MSc degree has enhanced my professional capabilities while providing an in-depth knowledge of security challenges.

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics And Geography, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Hockey club - Two years – As a member of the 2nd team, I felt a sense of camaraderie and team spirit, which I.

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