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Emma Barnes

Emma Barnes

Assistant Dance Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Head of Impact at Construction Youth Trust

  • Education

    • Charles University

      2016 -
      East and Central European Studies Program Distinction

      • Modules included: Modern Czech Politics, Literature of Central Europe, European History.

    • UCL

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Arts Human Rights Distinction

      Activities and Societies: International Public Policy Review (IPPR) Journal, Peer Support Advisor for Prospective Students • Modules included: Theoretical Foundations of Human Rights (86%), Governing Divided Societies (76%), Politics and Practice (70%), Ethics of Counterterrorism (70%), Qualitative Methods (70%), International Law and Human Rights (66.5 %), Research Skills (63%).• Analysed the morality of UK drug policy in dissertation (75%) by advocating for pragmatic changes through the implementation of harm reduction measures for people who use drugs.• Collaborated effectively for a group research… Show more • Modules included: Theoretical Foundations of Human Rights (86%), Governing Divided Societies (76%), Politics and Practice (70%), Ethics of Counterterrorism (70%), Qualitative Methods (70%), International Law and Human Rights (66.5 %), Research Skills (63%).• Analysed the morality of UK drug policy in dissertation (75%) by advocating for pragmatic changes through the implementation of harm reduction measures for people who use drugs.• Collaborated effectively for a group research project on human rights violations against women in El Salvador due to practices of criminalising abortion and penalising miscarriage. • Researched discriminatory practices in Canadian policing and prescribed proactive policy recommendations for government investigations of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Show less

    • Simon Fraser University

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor of Arts International Studies Major, History Minor First Class Honours

      Activities and Societies: Dean's Choice Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship, Dean's Honour Roll, GPS Buddy Program, Confluence Undergraduate Journal • Modules included: Research Methods (80%), Statistics (75%), Forced Migration (86%).• Gained research and writing skills in case study on education programmes for children in Dadaab refugee complex, advocating for the implementation of further initiatives.• Strengthened organisation, writing, and collaborative skills in variety research projects.

  • Experience

    • Nora Pickett Irish Dance Academy

      Sept 2010 - Aug 2014
      Assistant Dance Instructor

      • Led dance classes with upwards of 25 beginner - advanced students, ages 4 to 50+.• Choreographed competition/performance routines for individuals and groups.• Gained time management experience facilitating classes with various ages/skill levels.

    • Belmondo Cafe

      May 2015 - Jan 2019
      Manager

      • Created and moderated an Instagram business profile, posted promotional content weekly.• Strengthened interpersonal skills leading team of 10 staff and delegating daily tasks in team.• Organised social events and team-building exercises to foster positive work atmosphere.• Arranged catering orders and supplier deliveries, processed payments, handled ‘cash out’.

    • CICS Immigration Inc.

      Jan 2019 - Sept 2019
      Administrative Assistant

      • Communicated daily with a range of multiple stakeholders including clients, government agents, and international embassies using phone, email, and Zoom.• Scheduled bi-weekly company meetings, facilitated virtual meetings with clients, acted as first point of contact for all internal communications inquiries.• Achieved creative solutions for office organisation and data management by implementing new CRM system and developing streamlined system for client databases.

    • UCL Careers

      Feb 2021 - Mar 2021
      Internships and Vacancies Administrator

      • Temporary role providing administrative support to the Employer Engagement Team.• Corresponded with stakeholders, managed databases, maintained the university jobs board.• Wrote promotional blogposts for Careers Services the university's website.

    • City, University of London

      Mar 2021 - Apr 2021
      Placements Administrator

      • Temporary role providing support to the Allocations team in the School of Health Sciences.• Updated CRM system and managed student and stakeholder databases.

    • Construction Youth Trust

      Apr 2021 - now

      • Head of Impact

        Nov 2024 - now

      • Senior Programme Manager (Impact)

        Nov 2022 - Dec 2024

      • Programme Manager

        Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

      • Schools & Programme Coordinator

        Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

      • Schools & Programme Intern

        Apr 2021 - Jun 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Emma Barnes
      Simon Fraser Dean's Excellence Academic Scholarship Simon Fraser University May 2014
    • Awarded to Emma Barnes
      Patrick McAndless Award of Excellence Eire Born Irish Dance Society

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Social Media Volunteer

      Issued by Red Kite Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Service on Feb 2021
      Red Kite Rape & Sexual Abuse Support ServiceAssociated with Emma Barnes

    • Peer Mentor

      Issued by GPS Buddy Program, SFU Services for International Students on Aug 2017
      GPS Buddy Program, SFU Services for International StudentsAssociated with Emma Barnes

    • Editor

      Issued by Confluence Journal on Sept 2015
      Confluence JournalAssociated with Emma Barnes

    • Student Representative

      Issued by Seycove Secondary School Grad Council on Sept 2013
      Seycove Secondary School Grad CouncilAssociated with Emma Barnes

    • Team Leader/Choreographer

      Issued by Eire Born Irish Dancers on Jan 2007
      Eire Born Irish DancersAssociated with Emma Barnes