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Watford, Gb

Rickmansworth

Writing copy in a variety of formats, and providing SEO content for a wide range of clients.

Freelance copywriter and marketing executive, working for a wide range of clients across numerous industries producing exceptional written content.

London, United Kingdom

Project managing the development of new modules and content for the Alfanar Sustainable Social Enterprise Training (ASSET) Programme.

Watford, United Kingdom

Held marketing responsibility for FinancialClaims.com, as well as serving as lead researcher and copywriter across the wider business. This included for start ups ranging in industries from motorhome rental, vehicle remapping, and will writing to pool betting. Also managed a team of remote copywriters, and developed tools for data analysis across the business, as well as undertaking PPC and SEO development across all brands.

York, Uk

Working within Konflictcam to increase their archive of photos and other content.

London, United Kingdom

As Communications Officer, I handled outreach for Konflictcam, including recruitment of contributors and other links. Duties also included copywriting and management of social media. Represented Konflictcam at a 2016 seminar series for Masters and PhD students at the University of Birmingham which focused on the use of images within post-conflict reconciliation.

University Of York

Writing articles for the award winning student newspaper, Nouse. I have written on topics ranging from the targeting of journalists and hospitals in warzones to the need to retain the Human Rights Act. With an emphasis on foreign affairs and international issues, I have also broached other topics such as gaming and domestic UK politics.

University Of York

Deputy Comment Editor for Nouse. Edited articles, managed communications, utilise Wordpress, Photoshop and InDesign to help create a consistently strong comment section, in print, and online. Have received comprehensive media training from David Banks, a media law expert who delivers training to leading national newspapers.

Organised the team of course reps, and resolved issues that affected all years. Ensured that the voices of the students across all cohorts were heard.

University Of York

Elected course representative for the History Department.

University Of York

Elected to represent the members of my course and convey the feelings of the student body to the History Department. AWARDS+ YUSU Awards- Highly Commended in the 'Best Course Rep Team' category.

University Of York

Helped the candidate to organise their campaign.

Alfanar, London

University Of York

An elected member of the University of York Liberal Democrats committee.

Watford, United Kingdom

Conducted a range of tasks, calling members council, writing letters to local newspapers as well as editing our own news publication. Alongside these admin tasks, we also canvassed around the town, conducting surveys and attempting to gauge how people would vote in the General Election.

Bury Lake Young Mariners, Rickmansworth

Work as an RYA Dinghy Instructor at Bury Lake Young Mariners in Rickmansworth, teaching a wide range of people to sail.

Sarratt

Worked with children from ages 4-11 to provide an inclusive and fun environment.

Sarratt

Worked as a cleaner, ensuring that the premises were kept clean. Thus assisted the club in earning an 'Outstanding' rating from OFSTED.

Master Of Arts - Ma, History, High Merit

Undertook a taught MA in History, including modules on world history, imperial history, British memory, and European memory.

Bachelor’S Degree, History, 2.1

Activities and Societies: Played flute in Concert Orchestra; alto saxophone in Big Band; contributor and Deputy Comment Editor for Nouse.

Education record

A2 Levels (2014): A*AB Saxophonist, flautist and chorister Captain of the Sailing Team Senior Prefect