Currently employed as a Development & Policy Officer for the Alliance for Police Accountability. I am culturally aware, politically savvy, and very personable with excellent communication skills and a yearning to use my knowledge, abilities, and lived experiences to help advance racial justice in the United Kingdom and our world.
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- 09/2023 - 09/2027
Aiming to get a First-Class award for this degree. Honing my ability to become a top-class researcher. Carrying out an interview-based qualitative study. I share my research in a poster discussion with the research community. Module that developed my research skills including ontological & epistemological understandings; presentation skills; research methods; and academic integrity.
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- 09/2022 - 09/2023
- Grade
- First-Class
Studying five different topic areas: Exploring International Relations (72%), Contemporary Security in International Relations: Providers and Challenges (88%), Defence and Deterrence (74%), Comparative Public Policy and Administration (77%), and Researching International Relations (65%). The degree is nurturing my ability to develop a pragmatic understanding of approaches to global and national issues.
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- 09/2018 - 07/2022
- Grade
- Second-Class Upper Division
My final year project centred around developing a practical mechanism to combat the crisis of democracy in the United Kingdom and abroad, and to support protest. Elected to Course Representative for the University of Portsmouth in 2018. Member of several societies: IT society, Stand Up to Racism society, and Activists society. A very practical and coursework intensive degree, meaning I am accustomed to working under tight and overlapping deadlines.
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- 09/2019 - 03/2020
- Location
- Sweden
Studied in Sweden with the European Union's Erasmus scheme. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, could not complete this placement, but still received 20 credits in recognition of studying done. This experience broadened perspectives and made much more interested in international news and events. Received Erasmus Scholarship.
- Period
- 09/2015 - 07/2017
- Grade
- Distinction*, Distinction*, Distinction
Advanced technical education in IT.
- Period
- 03/2026 - Current
- Location
- London, UK
As the sole full-time employee of this NGO, I had to fulfil a wide variety of roles. I developed and implemented new strategies to increase our impact, reach, and professionalism. I built relationships with key stakeholders, including community groups, policymakers, and other NGOs. I managed the organisation's social media presence and created content to engage our audience. I also created and maintained a website to provide information about our work and resources for the public, which also had an integrated member's area to provide a reciprocal feedback between the organisation and community.
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- 08/2022 - 02/2026
- Location
- Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
Great experience to engage in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) matters within a Higher Education setting. Updated the University's Gender Expression & Identity Policy to better guarantee it functions aptly for our transgender staff and students. Contributed to the University's Athena Swan submission by helping to co-ordinate and engage the Athena Swan Champions across the university. Assisted the EDI team in their work on the Race Equality Charter (REC). Critically reviewed all training courses provided at the University to ensure compliance to legislation and improve EDI outcomes.
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- 10/2020 - 07/2023
- Location
- Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
Worked with several teams across the university and the union to write new policy and practice guidelines. Wrote communications for senior members of staff to detail projects. Co-ordinated a social media presence to inform students and the public of activities. Maintained knowledge base of social justice and issues of equality. Worked with external organisers to further racial equity within the local community. Lobbied the university to implement a Zero-Tolerance to Racism policy.
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- 05/2023 - 06/2023
- Location
- Halmstad, Halland, Sweden
Worked alongside prominent Swedish academics. Delved into extant literature surrounding the Oresund region and sociological impacts of borders. Honed research prowess by working on two annotated bibliographies. Developed interpersonal and discovery skills to gain access to previously published Danish and Swedish newspapers. Networked with leading professors and researchers.
- Period
- 10/2020 - 07/2021
- Location
- Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
Co-ordinated campaigns to get a Zero-Tolerance to Racism policy put into practice. Won the Vice-Chancellor's Award Commendation for running student-led campaigns to help tackle the BAME awarding gap. Communicated with students from a BAME background to discover beneficial changes. Helped university staff create more inclusive course content.
- Period
- 07/2017 - 08/2019
- Location
- Southampton, Hampshire, UK
Helped management team with training and professional growth of employees. Supported colleagues in improving operations and resolving issues. Delivered exceptional customer service by listening to concerns and answering questions regarding contracts, faulty handsets, and services. Worked directly with mobile manufacturers to increase sales.
- Period
- 06/2016 - 06/2017
- Location
- Southampton, Hampshire, UK
Provided excellent standard of service to customers. Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals. Contributed to team success by completing multiple jobs quickly and accurately. Became adept at various jobs around the workplace.