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London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Worked in a team of five on a consultancy project for the Displacement Tracking Matrix team within IOM (a United Nations related agency) as part of my MSc.• Presented findings to client’s global leadership.• The final product has since been incorporated into the client’s global standards.

Mexico City, Mexico

Delivered independent project management solutions and prepared research reports for government, education, entertainment industry and tech sector clients, including the Mexican federal government.

Mexico City, Mexico

Came onboard to lead a seven-figure value USAID-funded project that strengthened the human and institutional capacity of 65 NGOs working to prevent human rights abuses at the US-Mexico border:• Managed seven direct reports (majority remote), with overall responsibility for a team of 40.• Administered a multi-component educational program based on distance learning courses and in-person events.• Brought project to a successful conclusion with all products delivered on time and within budget.

Beijing, China

Led a portfolio of European Commission-funded projects, including remote management of teams of up to 10 people in Canada, Belgium and the Republic of Korea.• Cooperation project on food safety regulation in China, including policy dialogue between key figures such as the Chair of the UN's Codex Alimentarius Commission.• Comparative analysis of implementation of ILO Fundamental Convention 111 (discrimination in employment and occupation) in the Republic of Korea and the Member States of the EU.• High-level trade mission to Canada led by the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, along with a centerpiece pavilion at food trade show and associated activities.

Beijing, China

Led strategy, communications and M&E components of an eight-figure value EU-China technical cooperation and education project.• Led comprehensive revision of Logical Framework as well as associated Monitoring and Evaluation system.• Managed small teams in production of all communication and visibility materials to address a variety of audiences through a website, email campaign, newsletters, videos, social media, etc.• Recognized as Honorary Advisor to the National Centre for International Cooperation in Work Safety.

Taolagnaro, Madagascar

Managed NGO’s education portfolio while advancing core capacity-building remit, through train-the-trainer, English teaching, infrastructure and sustainable livelihood projects.• Implemented existing projects for a locally focused NGO in one of the poorest countries in the world, and won funding for further projects in the education and sustainable livelihood thematic areas.

Basel, Switzerland

London, United Kingdom

Msc Development Management (With Applied Development Economics Specialism), Development Economics And International Development, Distinction

Winner of the Mayling Birney prize for Best Overall Performance

Mchem Chemistry With Honours, Chemistry, First Class

Direct entry to second year; class representative for direct entry cohort