Senior Research Consultant

• Sep 2022 - Present

Senior Research Consultant

• Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

• Member of the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Research Team. Responsible for aligning methodologies with research goals through bid writing. Using a range of tools (Type Form, Dove Tail, NVivo, etc.) to acquire information and interpret data, conducting research using both qualitative and quantitative methods to identify trends and patterns. Client and stakeholder engagement is necessary at all stages of the research projects. • Involved in the recruitment and hiring process of Research Associates. Further management of Research Associates across a mixed-methods project through an organised delegation of tasks and trainings. • Communication, resourcefulness and good time-management are essential to this role. Final outcomes involve writing reports and presenting findings to management and other stakeholders

Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2017 - May 2022

• Taught undergraduate tutorials in the Politics, International Politics and Conflict Studies degrees; titled: World Politics: War and Peace, Security and Terrorism, Contemporary Europe and Comparative Politics.• Created lesson plans and led class discussions on weekly topics to help students develop their critical reasoning skills. Worked with students in class and during office hours to help develop their written arguments for class papers and assignments. Grade and provide feedback on student papers, assignments and presentations based on a set of rigorous criteria through Canvas and Turnitin.• Developed student advising and leadership skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills were a prerequisite to enhance student learning.

PHD Researcher

• Oct 2016 - Jun 2021

• Developed this project from conception and funding appeals to analysing and writing the results. The aim of the research was to understand how women’s NGOs are resisting the Chechen government domestically and internationally after the government has expelled human rights workers and imposed harmful gendered policies in the republic.• Researched using qualitative methods, including semi-structured interviews with NGOs and activists, and discourse analysis of UN documents, European Court of Human Rights cases and elite statements. Utilised creative problem-solving skills to overcome various theoretical and practical hurdles to carrying out the research and finding interview leads while managing the project. Participated in a training course for researching and working with vulnerable groups, facilitated by Wave Trauma Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland.• Developed extensive qualitative research skills and problem-solving abilities while managing this research. These findings have been accepted to present at international conferences and the thesis is currently under review for publication as a book. Also, possess extensive quantitative training in survey design and SPSS.

Associate Research Consultant

• Jun 2021 - Mar 2022

• Worked with a company in Colombia to investigate the viability of their business growth into textile recycling. The research includes a mixed methods approach, including analysis of government policy documents and international agreements, survey design and data analysis of household recycling behaviours, as well as elite interviews with industry leaders and government officials. • Consulted with the client and different stakeholders to produce a project initiation document after several negotiations and primary research investigations. This report included a risk log, project breakdown structure, workstreams, smart goals, and stakeholder analysis. Finally, this was then presented to the client using PowerPoint. Continued to update the client on the team’s research progress throughout the delivery stage. Developed skills in PRINCE2 project management and consultancy through this work. • Produced a research report and business report for the client outlining the findings and recommendations. Teamwork and collaboration were essential to this research, as well as client engagement and commercial awareness of their business growth opportunities.

Northern Ireland Student Support Coordinator

• Jun 2018 - Apr 2020

• Promoted intercultural learning and student development through organising and leading orientations, workshops, student events, and meetings throughout the semester. Advised students on professional development and academic success during their study abroad experience. Collaborated with staff across Ireland and in the USA on crisis management and administrative tasks to ensure comprehensive and individualized support for students. This often involved creating reports and tracking progression on Salesforce. • Leadership and verbal communication skills were essential to this role, as well as collaboration with the rest of the Ireland team. Received certification in Cross- Cultural Awareness and Communication from the Irish Council for International Students, and Offering Support in the Aftermath of Rape and Sexual Assault from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.

Audio Assistant

• Nov 2014 - Apr 2018

• Responsible for selecting relevant material to be displayed on the screens, televisions, and across the audio going into all of the twenty-three Sean Graham shops. The aim was to promote upcoming races, sporting events, and any promotions relating to the event with voice-overs. • Worked on a team to prepare scripts, schedules, and pre-recorded ads for upcoming events. Required team collaboration and personal initiative. • Responsible for selecting relevant material to be displayed on the screens, televisions, and across the audio going into all of the twenty-three Sean Graham shops. The aim was to promote upcoming races, sporting events, and any promotions relating to the event with voice-overs. • Worked on a team to prepare scripts, schedules, and pre-recorded ads for upcoming events. Required team collaboration and personal initiative.

Account Executive

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

• Influenced small business owners across multiple verticals to consider their Yelp presence and advise business owners on their online advertising options, including CPM, CPC and SEO. • Vetted leads, set appointments, maintained a book of business, and made recommendations for advertising packages that would have the greatest ROI potential based on the clients’ needs and goals. Proficiency using Salesforce, Box, Echo Sign and Google Docs were essential to the role. • Developed strong organization and negotiation skills. Dealt with many different clients and stakeholder needs while representing the company. A commercial awareness of online marketing and sales across sectors was also critical for this role.

Telephone Outreach Representative

• Aug 2009 - May 2014

As a Telephone Outreach Representative, I contacted potential donors and motivated them to make a pledge to Mills College as part of their yearly fundraising campaign. Once a pledge was secured it was then my responsibility to record their credit card information into the Smart Call program. Often it was also my responsibility to administer and record surveys and update personal information. As a Telephone Outreach Representative, I contacted potential donors and motivated them to make a pledge to Mills College as part of their yearly fundraising campaign. Once a pledge was secured it was then my responsibility to record their credit card information into the Smart Call program. Often it was also my responsibility to administer and record surveys and update personal information.

English Teacher

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

As an English Teacher in Beijing, China I was responsible for teaching students from ages 4-9 basic phonetic use and daily conversational English. The role often had me create weekly lesson plans and games to engage students. As an English Teacher in Beijing, China I was responsible for teaching students from ages 4-9 basic phonetic use and daily conversational English. The role often had me create weekly lesson plans and games to engage students.

Researcher

• 2011 - 2012

As a Researcher for the start up company, Immer1 Technology Group, I compiled a list of prospective clients from online research and uploaded the information to an Excel spread sheet. As a Researcher for the start up company, Immer1 Technology Group, I compiled a list of prospective clients from online research and uploaded the information to an Excel spread sheet.