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London/Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Full UK driving licence
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A few words about me
I am a customer-focused Personal Banker with Barclays, experienced in building trusted relationships, delivering excellent customer outcomes and maintaining the highest standards of compliance. Alongside supporting customers with their financial needs, I coach colleagues, share best practice through branch huddles and promote digital banking to improve customer confidence. I am committed to continuous improvement and developing my career into a leadership role within retail banking.
An overview of my professional experience
This is what I am good at
A showcase of
courses/projects/continuing professional development certificates (CPD) that I have obtained, and books that I
have read or am in the process of reading.
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Current/previous employers.
MSc International Public Policy - Merit
Modules Completed: Implementation and Evaluation, Theories of Policy Making Process, International Public Policy: Concepts and Practice, Globalisation and the International Political Economy of Development.BA (Hons.) Politics, Philosophy and Economics - 2.1
Began studying towards a BA (Honours) in
Politics, Philosophy and Economics in February
2012. Completed modules ranging from
Exploring Philosophy, Power, dissent, and equality, Running the Economy and International Relations.
Economics Project: What were the main strengths and
weaknesses of the EU carbon trading scheme at Phase
2? An economic analysis.
International Relations Project: In what ways is security still central to other areas of international relations?
Debutant Français
Began studying towards A1.1 French, with an aim to C2 Fluency. Member of the Institut Français, visit the Bistro and cinema to deepen my knowledge of French language and culture.
BSc (Hons.) Motorsport Technology
Studied towards a BSc (Honours) Motorsport Technology in October 2008. Completed modules Basic Electrical Engineering, Basic Mathematical Methods and Basic Mechanical Engineering.
Advanced Engineering Diploma (Level 3 - Completed)
Studied and completed an Advanced Engineering Diploma in October 2005. Modules studied ranged from Static Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Computer-aided design and Computer Engineering. Achieved my diploma in May 2008.
9 GCSEs inc. English, Maths and Science
Attended Southgate School from 2000 to 2005 and gained 9 GCSEs.
Conferences and Events attended
Nottingham, England, UK
Period: 15th - 17th April 2019
Event: Conference
References: N/A
Conference participant with the Political Studies Association, titled "(Un)Sustainable Politics in a Changing World".
Cardiff, Wales, UK
Period: 26th - 28th March 2018
Event: Conference
References: N/A
Conference participant with the Political Studies Association, titled "Politics of Our Times: Asking the Difficult Questions".
Brussels, Belgium
Period: 7th September 2017
Event: Conference
References: N/A
Four day study trip with the International association of Political Science Students (IAPSS) to Paris with the subtitle "What kind of liberty, equality and fraternity?".
Liverpool, UK
Period: 22nd June 2017
Event: Early Career Network Conference
References: N/A
Conference participant with the Political Studies Association (Early Career Network), subtitled "Critical junctures at Home and Abroad: 12 Months Since Brexit".
IAPSS, Paris, France
Period: 2nd -
6th November 2016
Event: Study trip
References: Certificate of
achievement gained
Four day study trip with the International association of Political Science Students (IAPSS) to Paris with the subtitle "What kind of liberty, equality and fraternity?".
IAPSS, Brussels. Belgium
Period: 15th -
19th March 2016
Event: Study trip
References: Certificate of
achievement gained
Three day study trip with the International association of Political Science Students (IAPSS) to Brussels with the subtitle "the EU under threat".
What interests me
Enjoy keeping up to date with technology. Interests include history, languages, and staying up to date with news and politics both nationally and internationally. Also enjoy watching Formula One, playing badminton, and go-karting.
Working in a small team grown out of a hobby
Working in computing before I started my company, focusing on computer repairs, small network set-up and virus removals. Founded my own webhosting company Novenet Limited, which ran a webhost and politics forums. Recently finished a design in partnership with someone else, and write on my own personal blog when I can (often on political/economic topics).
Points of interest: Climate Economics, European Politics, Democracy, The Arab Spring
I have a keen interest in the policy process.
Points of interest: The UK Housing Crisis, Inequality, Global Food Security, Colonialism and it's legacy in the 21st century
I regularly attend events on all points of interest. My Masters thesis is on the topic of Food Security.
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