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Academic Qualifications DPhil Psychological research methods in intercultural relations, Oxford University (2009) Also funded by above studentship (1+3 year programme). Many valuable transferable skills gained eg multiple data collection & analysis techniques, oral presentation & written communication of numerical and theoretical issues, initiative, teamwork, time management, innovation, adaptability, perseverance, ability to work with minimal supervision. MSc Psychological research methods, Oxford University (2004-2005) Received studentship from ESRC; fees paid plus ~£13k/year BSc Psychology, 1st Class, Lancaster University (2000-2003) Received financial award for highest marks in college Business Studies Higher Diploma, Oxford Business School, graduated top of class (1999) Courses included Business Communication, European Studies, Background to Business Designed business plan for emerging company Twenty minute presentation on business-related topic (Distinction) Produced 5000 word dissertation on British Oxygen Company organisational structure, development & present status, finances, share price patterns, giving recommendations regarding investment (Distinction) IT Proficiency PC - Word, Excel, Lotus 123, Lotus WordPro, Publisher, Access, Outlook, Powerpoint Mac - Photoshop, QuarkXPress Keyboarding speed – 90 wpm Shorthand speed – 80 wpm Numeric Data Input – 6000 ksph Audio Transcription Experience Data Analyst, Shamrock Enterprises Ltd, Chesterfield, MO (2008-9) Collection and analysis of sales data for corporate stores and competitors. Comparative analysis of P&Ls for all the company’s stores. Liaise with chairman and board members, present results & recommendations for improving business. University Admissions Secretary (2007) Arranging interviews, liaising with faculty members and applicants, diary management, reprographics, filing, phone work, mentoring during interview period. Hertford College Bar Manager (2006-7) Managed the bar; maintained detailed inventory inc. purchasing, budget of £5000/term Created & maintained bar accounts, increased profit & efficiency Set up and served alcohol at all events (in varied locations; mobile bar) Designed, built and instigated mobile bar unit for dispensing single-shot measures. Research Assistant, Lancaster University (2004) Recruiting participants, collecting data, conducting interviews and tests, analysing and reporting data, audio-typing of interviews Admin Secretary, BUI, Southmead Hospital (2004) Production of leaflets, forms, timetables, powerpoint presentations, book reviews, correspondence, phone work, database creation and maintenance, fundraising admin. Centrefile Payroll office (2002-2004) Payroll for Lloyds TSB. Alphanumerical data entry using PANDA system, phones, filing, production of reports and other documents, typing. PA to human resources team of 7 directors, LloydsTSB (2000) Arranged meetings, interviews, travel, hotels, diary synchronisation, room bookings, typing of all correspondence (inc. database work, processing of job application, minutes) processing of invoices, managing post for large department, filing, phone work, 9 hour days. Took opportunity to take mini-courses on business skills, Senior Clerical Support, Pensions dept, Lloyds TSB (2000) Creating spreadsheets to do tax returns of UK and Overseas Dividends of 2 different pension schemes, preparing summaries of each month’s tax and gross and net income, dealing with errors in original data and using initiative to work virtually unaided Extra curricular Achievements Campaign to Elect Doug Clemens (2009) Conducted research and data analysis to target voters accurately Organised and helped to run fundraiser St Peter’s Hospice Office Volunteer (2000-2009) Responsible for tallying, recording and depositing of contributions and donations Involved with fundraising efforts, leaflets, mailings 3 years elected onto College Committee; various roles (2004-2007) Frequently called upon to advocate women’s rights & gender equality at GM Organised self-defence classes, safe sex seminar (40 attendees), speakers, lunches. Provided counselling, instigated new initiatives for women Founded and maintained LU Skydiving Society for 2 years (2001-2003) Advertised and gained approx 100 members at joining fee of £130 each Created and maintained accounts Liaised with drop-zone, negotiated member discounts, organised sessions, transport Recruited and trained executive committee of 5 to take over after I graduated Chaired meetings, attended Student Union meetings Organised Chapel Choir Tour to Manhattan (2007) Raised £10,620, organised concerts, flights, accommodation, for choir of 30 people Chief Projectionist, LU Film Society, Elected 2 years in a row (2001-2003) Ran team of 20 projectionists Organised rota for 8 showings per week Recruited and trained projectionists and taught the best to train others Vice President, acting President for a term (chaired meetings & delegated duties). Projecting, front of house, sale of refreshments. Treasurer, LU Boat Club (2001) Maintained accounts (£20,000), collected debts, made payments, purchased equipment, wrote financial reports, represented finance at executive meetings. President, Oxford Origami Society (2007) Organised meetings, booked rooms, taught & arranged classes, purchased equipment. Manned advertising stall & gained 50 new members, including some sceptics, through projecting enthusiasm!