CV
Personal Statement
Just completed a Master’s in Dispute Resolution, and thesis on the impact of sustainable water policy on food security and the global economy. Experienced in project management at various levels, community building and mediation, entrepreneurial determination and innovation. Currently seeking opportunities in policy, advocacy with an emphasis on international development and water productivity.
Postgraduate Education
09/08 - 09/09 LLM International & Commercial Dispute Resolution: University of Westminster
LLM Dissertation: International River Basin Negotiation & Management
Modules Taken: Conflict & Dispute, International Disputes, International Human Rights, Negotiation, International Commercial Arbitration
Key Skills
Organisational
- Coordinated community centre providing drop-in for environmental awareness.
- Department store management, winner of Organic Retailer of the Year 2003.
- Multimedia project management, in own business, with portfolio of 15+ websites.
- Chair of local Labour ward. Coordinated campaigning to achieve borough-wide highest majority in 2008 Mayoral elections, and raised £1000 from fundraising dinner event.
Interpersonal Communication
- Clear, direct interpersonal style, used in mediation and client training.
- Confident in public speaking, through presenting pitches and hosting political events.
- Conversational proficiency in French; basic spoken German & Spanish.
Research & Development
- Post graduate research for Master’s thesis. Prioritisation of relevant information to compile evidence, analyse statistics and formulate an argument.
- Evolving web techniques, including management of 10,000 subscriber mailing list.
- Planned full product catalogue to launch Organic home delivery company.
Employment
Nov 07 – Present Pro Bono Mediator: Camden Mediation Service
- Co-Mediate within structure of CMS, assist with training for new mediators.
April 04 – Present Owner & Project Manager: Dawn Digital Graphic Design
- Responsible for strategic management of graphics business & individual planning for projects.
- Overseeing all aspects of launch of organic home delivery supermarket.
May 01 – May 02 Foodservice Department Manager: Fresh & Wild Healthfoods
- Team development, including HR, rota schedule & training. Organic Retailer Award 2003.
Mar 99 – May 01 Alternative Health Business: Self Employed
- Co-ordinator for South London community centre, speciality foods catering & holistic therapist.
Professional Qualifications
09/07 – 11/07 Mediation Training: Camden Mediation Service/ OCN
06/07 – 09/07 Mediation Accreditation: Clerksroom, 218 Strand
Previous Education
09/93 - 08/96 BSc Hons, Publishing/ Anthropology, 2:1: Oxford Brookes University
Dissertation: Publishing Industry in Post-Communist Romania.
Modules Taken: Social & Physical Anthropology, Ethnography, Cultural Psychology, Publishing, Production & Editorial, Mass Media, Accounting, Spanish.
09/91 - 08/93 A’Level English (B) Physics (C) Maths (D): Farnham IV Form
09/78 – 08/91 9 GCSE’s inc 6(A), 2(B), 1(C): Bedales School
Interests
- Extensive travel through Europe, Asia, North and Central America.
- Member of Civil Mediation Council, UCHL NHS Foundation Trust & Fabian Society.
- Training to run a charity Marathon.