CV
Education
2016-2017
UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS
Master of Research (MRes)
in Management Studies
Distinction (GPA: 19.1/20)
Full marks for dissertation
Dissertation: Philanthrocapitalism and the Engagement of High Net Worth Individuals
Modules include: Qualitative Research Methods; Quantitative Research Methods; Philosophy & Methodology; Contemporary Global Issues in Management.
Funding: Fully funded by a 1-year studentship from the University of St Andrews School of Management.
Awards: Deans' List Award (2017); Full marks for dissertation.
2012-2016
UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS
MA (Hons) in Management
First Class (GPA: 18.4/20)
Top of year
Modules include: Philanthropy & Philanthropreneurs; Sustainable Development; Responsible Investments; International Banking.
Funding: Supported by a Wardlaw Scholarship of £1,000 per annum - awarded on academic merit.
Awards: Nisbet Prize (Best in School); Principals' Scholarship for Academic Excellence; Deans' List Award (2014, 2015, 2016); Undergraduate Awards Highly Commended (for two papers).
2017-Present
UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS
PhD in Management Studies
Thesis title: Habitus, Capitals, and Strategies: The Engagement of High-Net-Worth-Individuals in the UK Philanthrocapitalism Sub-Field
Supervisors: Prof Tobias Jung & Dr Shona Russell
Funding: Fully funded by a 3-year collaborative studentship from ESRC/SGSSS and Bates Wells LLP.
Awards: Europaeum Scholarship; Europaeum Prize (sponsored by the Financial Times).
Experience
Starting August 2021
Research Fellow
Third Sector Research Centre (TSRC)
University of Birmingham
Contribute to research project "Border Crossings: charity and voluntarism in Britain's mixed economy of health care since 1948".
Collect and analyse data through archival research and qualitative interviews, in collaboration with researchers from the Universities of Birmingham, Edinburgh, Strathclyde and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Support public engagement initiatives, contribute to publications and conference presentations.
Aug 2020 - July 2021
Research Assistant
Centre for Educational Enhancement and Development (CEED)
University of St Andrews
Design, create, and deliver workshops for students to support their development of professional skills.
Workshops delivered for students at all levels of Undergraduate and Masters levels.
Training received and experience gained in creating and delivering workshops and materials online.
2017 - Present
Research Assistant
The Centre for the Study of Philanthropy & Public Good
University of St Andrews
Contribute to strategic development, events planning and ongoing research initiatives.
Main projects include:
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Hidden Gifts of St Andrews: project creator and lead, to be run June 2021
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Mapping Philanthropy in Scotland: project assistant, in development
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Philanthropy Tour of St Andrews: project creator and lead, delivered June 2019
2017 - 2020
Executive Student Representative
School of Management
Represent all postgraduate research students in the School of Management at School and University levels.
Member of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
Member of University Executive Forum.
2018-2019
Europaeum Scholar
The Europaeum
Selected as one of 30 outstanding PhD students from across Europe for this competitive training programme. The scholarship was worth €20,000 per student.
Comprised of institutional visits, plenary lectures, training workshops, debates and group projects.
Won the inaugural Europaeum Prize (sponsored by the Financial Times) of €10,000 - to be used to further group project.
2014 - 2018
Teaching Assistant
School of Management
Experience teaching over 100 students as a Tutor for two Undergraduate modules in the School of Management:
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MN2001: Management and Society
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MN2002: Management and Analysis
Responsible for facilitating weekly tutorials, monitoring student performance and providing constructive feedback.
Module coach for an Undergraduate module:
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MN2112: Enterprise and Creativity
Responsible for guiding teams of students to design and develop enterprising projects over the course of a semester.
Grants & Funding
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2021: Scottish Graduate School for Social Sciences, Research Training and Support Grant: £150
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2021: Scottish Graduate School for Social Sciences, Research Training and Support Grant: £200
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2021: Scottish Graduate School for Social Sciences, Research Training and Support Grant: £190
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2020: Scottish Graduate School for Social Sciences, Research Training and Support Grant: £200
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2020: University of St Andrews, Undergraduate Research Assistant Scheme Grant: £500
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2019: School of Management PGR Conference Fund: £1,700
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2019: Scottish Graduate School for Social Sciences, Research Training and Support Grant: £750
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2018: Scottish Graduate School for Social Sciences, Research Training and Support Grant: £750
Training Received
Teaching
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The Mechanics of Learning
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Student Mental Health Toolkit Training
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Tutoring in the Arts: An Introduction
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Assessment & Academic Misconduct (Arts)
Leadership
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Leadership in Academia
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Diversity in the Workplace
Public Engagement
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Public Engagement
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Public Speaking
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Media Training
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Online Marketing
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Media Branding and Online Media Profiles
Policy-related
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Policy Making in Theory and Practice
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Policy Report Writing
