Global University Systems

Corporate Finance Associate

Clearwater International Corporate Finance

M&A Tax Senior Associate

M&A Tax Associate

Balloon Ventures

I volunteered with Balloon Ventures through the International Citizens Service (ICS). This work was focused on micro-fiance loan funding & business coaching for small scale entrepreneurs. This approach is designed to enhance development by increasing the financial stability of loan recipients.

Micro-Finance Analyst

African Child Trust (ACT)

I worked with the African Child Trust to increase the reach of their social media. 

- 8.1% increase in twitter followership 
- 346.2% rise in twitter impressions (weekly average)
- Refined social media strategy alongside director

Communications and Marketing Intern

AkzoNobel

I worked for 3 months as a Summer Intern for Akzo Nobel, decorative paints division. I was placed within Sales and Marketing and enjoyed a broad exposure to many different areas of their global multi-billion pound business.

- Market Research (Higher Education and Social Housing)
- Post Brexit and new Cabinet policy analysis 
- Presentation of market research in reports and Power Point
- Created and ran a live training webinar for regional staff
- Templated a work coordination system on ‘Project Place’ and taught others how to use it
- Represented AkzoNobel at CIH Social Housing Conference, Manchester
- Site visits with clients, Birmingham, primary schools and universities

Commercial Functions Intern

Camp America

I worked on a kids camp in the USA during the summer of 2015 as a general counsellor, lifeguard, swimming teacher and waterfront instructor.

- American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification

- Teamwork, in multiple different settings with different people and goals
- Close management of the welfare of the kids at camp
- Personal legal responsibilities as a lifeguard
- Fast and decisive action to prevent danger in various settings
- Teaching and presentation of information
- Navigation of multiple overlapping rules and safeguarding procedures

Camp Counselor

Wragge & Co LLP

A one week work experience placement at the former Wragge and Co. in Birmingham. They were an international full service law firm that have now merged with Gowlings, expanding their global reach.

- Insight into Corporate Law
- Involvement in client conference calls and meetings
- On site access at Longbridge redevelopment, West-Midlands

Work Experience

Duke Street Capital

A one week work experience placement at an international Venture Capital Finance firm. This was my first introduction to the exciting and varied world of finance and gave me great insight into the way that businesses work and grow.

- Introduction to world of corporate and venture capital finance 
- Meeting with potential clients at major international banks
- Insight into the role of debt finance for the realising of strategic business goals
- Detailed case study understanding using the example of a leading Pan-Asian Restaurant firm
- International multi-language business communication

I am an A.C.A. qualified M&A professional with a background in tax and lead advisory.

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