Experience

Focaldata

• United Kingdom
• Market Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Data Scientist

  • Nov 2023 - Present



University of Cambridge

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Ph.D Politics and International Studies

  • Oct 2020 - Oct 2023

  Completed more than sixteen research methods courses. Conducted original mixed-method research in collaboration with the Cambrdige-YouGov Centre for Public Opinion Research, including the fielding and validation of over thirty survey experiments and measures. Wrote and defended an 80,000-word dissertation that included extensive original research. Courses Include: -Methods and Approaches in Politics and International Studies -Further Topics in Multivariate… Show more Completed more than sixteen research methods courses. Conducted original mixed-method research in collaboration with the Cambrdige-YouGov Centre for Public Opinion Research, including the fielding and validation of over thirty survey experiments and measures. Wrote and defended an 80,000-word dissertation that included extensive original research. Courses Include: -Methods and Approaches in Politics and International Studies -Further Topics in Multivariate Analysis -Introduction to Python -Introduction to R -Introduction to Stata -A Critical Analysis of Null Hypothesis Testing and its Alternatives (Including Bayesian Analysis) -Bayesian Statistics -Factor Analysis -Secondary Data Analysis -Time Series Analysis -Mixed Methods -Survey Research and Design -Doing Qualitative Interviews -Introduction to Focus Groups -Qualitative Research Rigour

• Supervisor

  • Oct 2020 - Jul 2023

  Superivsors oversee small group and one-on-one teaching and tutorials. Supervision at Cambridge is what sets the University apart from most global universities and supervision teaching is credited with making Cambridge one of the top universities worldwide. Courses taught: U.S./U.K. Comparative Political Economy International Organizations Statistics and Methods in Political Science Gender and Politics Taught hundreds of Cambridge undergraduate students in small-group… Show more Superivsors oversee small group and one-on-one teaching and tutorials. Supervision at Cambridge is what sets the University apart from most global universities and supervision teaching is credited with making Cambridge one of the top universities worldwide. Courses taught: U.S./U.K. Comparative Political Economy International Organizations Statistics and Methods in Political Science Gender and Politics Taught hundreds of Cambridge undergraduate students in small-group settings. Evaluated essays and statistical analyses submitted by students. Wrote and monitored reports on student progress that informed Departments and Colleges work with those students.

• President, King's College Graduate Society

  • Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  President of the King's College Graduate Society (KCGS). KCGS is the organization of graduate students of King's College Cambridge. Led weekly meetings with the executive committee of KCGS. Represented graduate student concerns to King's College administration. Attended weekly meetings of the King's College Council as a Trustee and representative of the graduate student community. Achievements include: reforming college rules during COVID to improve graduate student… Show more President of the King's College Graduate Society (KCGS). KCGS is the organization of graduate students of King's College Cambridge. Led weekly meetings with the executive committee of KCGS. Represented graduate student concerns to King's College administration. Attended weekly meetings of the King's College Council as a Trustee and representative of the graduate student community. Achievements include: reforming college rules during COVID to improve graduate student well-being; implementing clearer routes for graduate students to receive aid from the College; organized several events to promote interdisciplinary engagement among the graduate community; and successfully worked with the administration to reconsider rent increases.

• M.Phil Politics and International Relations

  • Oct 2019 - Sep 2020

  Representative for the MPhil programme students to the Department of Politics and International Studies. Courses include: -Global Transitions: Power, Hegemony and the Ordering of the Global Political Economy -Organizing International Politics: Norms, Institutions, and Law -States and Regimes in Comparative Perspective -Research Methods -Foundations in Applied Statistics -Basic Quantitative Analysis -Doing Multivariate Analysis



UCL

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Postgraduate Teaching Assistant in Research Methods

  • Oct 2022 - Sep 2023

  Taught hundreds of graduate and undergraduate students at UCL's School of Public Policy and Department of Political Science. Provided weekly training seminars on r programming and applied statistical analysis in public policy, economic analysis, and other social science issues. Evaluated hundreds of exams and research papers with less than a one-month turnaround time. Attended weekly training meetings to improve teaching and conveying complex ideas to new… Show more Taught hundreds of graduate and undergraduate students at UCL's School of Public Policy and Department of Political Science. Provided weekly training seminars on r programming and applied statistical analysis in public policy, economic analysis, and other social science issues. Evaluated hundreds of exams and research papers with less than a one-month turnaround time. Attended weekly training meetings to improve teaching and conveying complex ideas to new audiences. Provided individual mentorship in applied statistics to hundreds of students. Show less Taught hundreds of graduate and undergraduate students at UCL's School of Public Policy and Department of Political Science. Provided weekly training seminars on r programming and applied statistical analysis in public policy, economic analysis, and other social science issues. Evaluated hundreds of exams and research papers with less than a one-month turnaround time. Attended weekly training meetings to improve teaching and conveying complex ideas to new… Show more Taught hundreds of graduate and undergraduate students at UCL's School of Public Policy and Department of Political Science. Provided weekly training seminars on r programming and applied statistical analysis in public policy, economic analysis, and other social science issues. Evaluated hundreds of exams and research papers with less than a one-month turnaround time. Attended weekly training meetings to improve teaching and conveying complex ideas to new audiences. Provided individual mentorship in applied statistics to hundreds of students. Show less



Utah Valley University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Presidential Intern

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  Intern for the Utah Valley University Presidential Staff, specifically for the Vice President of Planning, Budget, and Human Resources. Wrote white papers and research briefs on FMLA policy at UVU, student pay on campus, gender and racial pay gaps among staff on campus, and changes in tuition over time at comparable institutions. Briefs led to the formalization of an FMLA policy, an increase in student internship pay, and committee action to combat pay inequalities at the… Show more Intern for the Utah Valley University Presidential Staff, specifically for the Vice President of Planning, Budget, and Human Resources. Wrote white papers and research briefs on FMLA policy at UVU, student pay on campus, gender and racial pay gaps among staff on campus, and changes in tuition over time at comparable institutions. Briefs led to the formalization of an FMLA policy, an increase in student internship pay, and committee action to combat pay inequalities at the University. Presented research on policy and practice at the University to the UVU Board of Trustees and the Utah System of Higher Education Board of Regents. Received one-on-one leadership mentorship from executives at UVU. Attended weekly leadership training sessions from business leaders in Utah and across the U.S. Leadership retreats included a visit to the U.S. stock exchange as well as boutique consultancies in New York.

• Researcher

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

  Assisted five senior researchers at the University with four quantitative and qualitative research projects in the disciplines of political science, public policy, philosophy, and humanities. Led grant-writing efforts, securing more than $20,000 of funding from grant application that I wrote for research collaborators. Conducted and drafted several literature reviews. Drafted and fielded a 50+ question survey fielded to thousands of adults in the U.S.. Analyzed data… Show more Assisted five senior researchers at the University with four quantitative and qualitative research projects in the disciplines of political science, public policy, philosophy, and humanities. Led grant-writing efforts, securing more than $20,000 of funding from grant application that I wrote for research collaborators. Conducted and drafted several literature reviews. Drafted and fielded a 50+ question survey fielded to thousands of adults in the U.S.. Analyzed data from a large survey of U.S. adults using logistic regression techniques.

• B.A. Political Science, Minors in Philosophy and Humanities

  • Aug 2016 - May 2019

  Graduated Summa Cum Laude, GPA: 3.9, Rank 1 in Program, Language fluency in Mandarin Chinese Honors Program Graduate, including UVU Honors Program Best Thesis or Project Award High Distinction in Leadership (leadership certification) Distinction in Leadership Distinction in Global and Intercultural Competency (diversity and inclusion certification) Recipient of the UVU Center for Social Impact Community Engaged Student Award, recognizing outstanding… Show more Graduated Summa Cum Laude, GPA: 3.9, Rank 1 in Program, Language fluency in Mandarin Chinese Honors Program Graduate, including UVU Honors Program Best Thesis or Project Award High Distinction in Leadership (leadership certification) Distinction in Leadership Distinction in Global and Intercultural Competency (diversity and inclusion certification) Recipient of the UVU Center for Social Impact Community Engaged Student Award, recognizing outstanding contributions by a student to the local and global community Recipient of the UVU Wolverine Awards Dean's Choice Award, recognizing outstanding achievement in study and research by a student. Co-founder and co-president of the UVU Hand-up Club, a student-led response to homelessness among the student population.

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  Teaching assistant for UVU Department of Philosophy and Humanities in Ethics and Values courses. Taught ethics from ancient and contemporary philosophic texts. Converted complex language and ideas into easy-to-understand handouts and lectures. Mentored more than 100 undergraduate students. Graded weekly assignments from hundreds of students with a one-week turnaround time. Moderated classroom debates between students on sensitive political and ethical problems.

• Policy Office Intern

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  Wrote dozens of research briefs related to policy in higher education. Conducted comparative policy research of peer institutions. Wrote draft policies and presented policies to key stakeholders.

• UVU Lead Program

  • Aug 2016 - May 2018

  The UVU LEAD program is a leadership training program run by the UVU Center for the Advancement of Leadership. Two years of monthly one-on-one leadership mentorship from executives in Utah. 16 credit hours of applied leadership instruction from certified leadership experts. 50+ hours of community service. 50+ hours of applied leadership experience in team settings.



H&M

• Sweden
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Nov 2016 - Aug 2017