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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

• In my capacity as a PGTA, I undertook responsibility following academic modules:
• Business Economics Seminars (1st year UG)
• Microeconomics Seminars (1st year UG)
• Professional Academic Development (1st year UG, Entrepreneurship)PGTA responsibilities (Dec 2023 to Feb 2024): Evaluated and provided detailed feedback on student essays (approx. 2000 words each).
• Quantitative Research Methods for Finance and Investment (MSc., Industrial Economics)Teaching Affiliate duties (June 2020 to Feb 2024): Conducted Stata lab sessions for 4-6 seminar groups, offering hands-on instruction.
• Research Methods for Management Studies (MSc., Industrial Economics)Teaching Affiliate duties (June 2021 to Sept 2021): Delivered virtual Stata tutorials, guiding MSc students in data analysis and dissertation.

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

• As a module co-convenor, I:
• Delivered 11 face-to-face lectures on Applied Econometrics, covering quantitative data management, applied econometrics topics, and statistical methods for research data analysis and interpretation to a cohort of 45.
• Designed and maintained a comprehensive Moodle page for the module, ensuring efficient delivery of course materials and online resources.
• Cultivated students' intellectual skills, fostering their ability to analyze and evaluate business data, select appropriate methodologies, and make evidence-based decisions.
• Nurtured students' critical thinking and problem-solving abilities through real-world case studies.

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

• Partnered to identify factors influencing marketing decisions and success for SME business leaders, developing actionable solutions.
• Coordinated research planning, conducting literature reviews, online surveys, and semi-structured interviews.
• Independently performed statistical analysis using Excel, Stata, and SPSS for data cleaning and analysis.
• Utilized research findings to create actionable solutions, communicating insights through reports and data visualizations.

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

I served as one of the co-organizers of the Midlands Doctoral Consortium 2021, where my responsibilities encompassed inviting keynote speakers and selecting panel members for the workshops

Hull, United Kingdom

I volunteered at the University of Hull within the Skills Team at the Brynmor Jones Library, providing comprehensive support to students in understanding and completing numerical assignments and projects. I delivered one-on-one tutoring sessions to assist students in grasping key theories and concepts related to mathematics and also offered guidance on.

Wooster, Ohio

• As a teaching assistant for the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. I supported Real Analysis, Linear Algebra and Multivariate Calculus. In this role, I:
• Provided comprehensive calculus tutoring to individuals and groups.
• Supported students through weekly office hours dedicated to homework support and exam preparation.
• Acted as a liaison between students and the instructor, addressing any module-related concerns.
• Demonstrated meticulousness in exam invigilation, assignment grading, and provided developmental feedback.

Wooster, Ohio

• As a sophomore research assistant in the Department of Political Science under Prof. Kent Kille, my responsibilities included:
• Updating and debugging the executive heads' database for international organisations.
• Collecting data on executive heads from various web sources and integrating it into the existing dataset.
• Creating macro-formulas to systematically analyse the acquired data.You can find more details about the project here: https://www.ru.nl/politicologie/io-bio-bob-reinalda/io-bio-biographical-dictionary-sgs-ios/

Clemson, South Carolina

• Secured a grant of $3,500 from the T. Marll McDonald Endowment Fund within the Mathematics Department at The College of Wooster to support my research project.
• Collaborated on a time-sensitive project on Coding Theory and Cryptography as part of a four-person team led by Dr. Felice Manganiello at Clemson University.
• Utilised Python for basic model simulation and an online LaTeX editor for co-authoring papers and presentations.
• Co-authored the research paper "Multicast Triangular Semilattice Network" published in Involve, a journal of mathematics.
• Adeptly communicated research progress and outcomes to both diverse audiences through presentations at weekly research group meetings and at research symposium.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Provided administrative support to the International Services Department by diligently monitoring budgetary expenses and preparing monthly wireless billing reports.
• Leveraged Excel proficiency to accurately input wireless billing data into the department's central database, ensuring the integrity and accessibility of financial information.
• Drafted well-structured memos, reports, and correspondence for staff approval, demonstrating effective communication and writing skills.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law

Activities and Societies: Postgraduate Teaching Assistant and Visiting Lecturer IFABS Conference Oxford 2023 (Registration Volunteer) NUBS.

Master Of Science - Ms, Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law, Distinction

Graduated with distinction (83.5%), achieving the highest marks in the Financial Markets module.

Bachelor’S Degree, Mathematics And Political Science With Focus On International Relations, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Competitions: DateFest (2018); Mathematical Contest in Modeling (2018); Mathematical Contest in Modeling (2017).

Visiting Student, Mathematics And Political Science

Activities and Societies: The Oxford Invariants Society Invariants-Member; The Oxford Union- Member; The Oxford University Student.