Carnforth, England, United Kingdom
An ESRC NWSSDTP +3 doctoral researcher at The University of Manchester, researching the affective politics of the (im)potentialities of a visceral vegan activism.
I have a diverse range of teaching experience across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. At the undergraduate level, I have contributed to both first-year modules (GEOG 12012: Tutorials and Profile of a Research Geographer) and final-year modules (GEOG 30621: Critical Geographies of Difference), where I went beyond my standard responsibilities to deliver an invited lecture and seminar. In addition to undergraduate teaching, I have been invited to contribute to SEED TA Training as part of a 'Meet the Experts' session. My upcoming teaching experience includes Masters-level teaching (GEOG70472: Doing Environmental Research), where I will participate in a 'Meet the Veterans' session, sharing insights from my own research. I will also be delivering PhD-level training at the School level (SEED90000: TA Training). I am currently working towards the Advance HE Fellowship Scheme to further develop my teaching practice and pedagogical expertise.
Thesis title: Agonising about vegan encounters: Exploring the role of vegan activism in the pursuit of (net)zero carbon
- A part-time customer-oriented position whilst undertaking my Masters whereby I progressed to Shift Manager in under six months - Astutely manage situations and co-ordinate a team across a three-floor restaurant whilst delivering high-quality customer service - A position in which my communication skills were sharpened through building a strong relationship with my colleagues and developing a genuine rapport with customers to create a strong client base - Developed the ability to assess and manage situations effectively, for example managing complaints in a timely manner and assessing which team members needed assistance - Key responsibilities include leading the team, appointing positions, health and safety and ensuring high food standards - I have been able to cover other sites within the company and be a representative for the company at a private event, thus demonstrating my ability to handle high-intensity situations and take on responsibility outside of my job role - I have been able to give back to the local community through volunteering with Two Brews, a local homelessness charity
- Level 2 Health and Safety - Level 2 Food Safety - Covid-19 Safety Training
Internal placement at the University of Manchester focusing on the role of SMEs within decarbonisation and Greater Manchester's aim for net-zero by 2038. This internship has involved an indepth literature review of carbon footprinting tools and its potential applicability with the Old Abbey, a local pub which also acts as a social hub.
A part time role in which I developed my communication, time management and organisation skills in a dynamic environment at the cutting edge of fine organic chemistry while at university. My main responsibilities were increasing outreach of the company through social media, thus becoming confident and utilising the power of websites such as LinkedIn, Twitter and gaining a knowledge of CMS systems. Moreover, I synthesised information for internal and external communication and regularly liaised with senior management on how to produce innovative content. I have also taken on responsibility outside of my job description, such as collaborating with senior management in their Covid-19 response and authoring an award-winning application for 'Family Business of the Year' at the Black Country Chamber of Commerce Awards. I have developed strong professional networks and gained mental health awareness training and attended a course on social media as a tool for business.
A full-time summer position working within the Customer Services and Research and Development departments. My main duties were creating a more user-friendly way of accessing files and batch sheets, digitising contracts and assisting with the preparation of the company’s 150-year celebration. The work produced during this role enabled both departments to run more efficiently through producing a logical filing system which saved the user valuable time. I also assisted in the transition to a digital system of recording contracts, setting up a system which is still updated regularly. When reorganising contracts, efficiency and self-imposed time management were key. I was also responsible for the creation and updating of spreadsheets, thus becoming proficient in Excel. Furthermore, I was able to conceptualise the project celebrating the company’s 150-year celebration from start to finish, therefore demonstrating skilled time management through setting realistic goals for the week that fed into larger deadlines.