Talk to sales Try for Free
Ottoline Spearman

Ottoline Spearman

Runner

Followers of Ottoline Spearman706 followers
location of Ottoline SpearmanDublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Connect with Ottoline Spearman to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Ottoline Spearman to Send Message

Connect

  • Timeline

  • About me

    Journalism MA student at City, University of London

  • Education

    • City of London School for Girls

      2006 - 2011
      11 A*s at GCSE in subjects including triple Science, Latin, Greek and French

      Activities and Societies: Choral Society Amnesty International Society French Conversation Society French Mentor • Maths Challenge Silver Award (2009)• Geography Prize (2008)• Several Results Commendations (2008, 2009)

    • City, University of London

      -
      MA Investigative Journalism Journalism

    • The University of Western Australia

      2015 - 2015
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Arts 74

      Activities and Societies: UWA swimming team Recreate courses in: Tennis, Badminton, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Windsurfing and Sailing • Writer for The Global Panorama, Hijackd and Travelicious• Took a wide variety of modules including those in Classics, History, Creative Writing, Astronomy and Active Leadership

    • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

      2018 - 2019
      MSc Human Rights Distinction

      Activities and Societies: LSE Debating LSE Chamber Choir LSE Climbing club • One of eight in a course of sixty students to achieve a distinction• Extensive knowledge of human rights and related disciplines gained through modules in the departments of international development (70%), international relations (72%) and sociology (72%)• Effective research skills developed through dissertation in children’s rights (70%)• Broadened knowledge through extra-curricular attendance of masterclasses, research workshops and debates• Participated in a refugee camp… Show more • One of eight in a course of sixty students to achieve a distinction• Extensive knowledge of human rights and related disciplines gained through modules in the departments of international development (70%), international relations (72%) and sociology (72%)• Effective research skills developed through dissertation in children’s rights (70%)• Broadened knowledge through extra-curricular attendance of masterclasses, research workshops and debates• Participated in a refugee camp simulation. Required to draft an efficient plan of action for refugee protection Show less

    • University College School

      2011 - 2013
      A levels in Philosophy, French, Maths and Physics (A*, A, A, A)

      Activities and Societies: Swimming Tennis Table Tennis French Conversation • Philosophy Prize (2013)• Associated Board of Royal School of Music: Grade 5 Theory with distinction (2012)• Associated Board of Royal School of Music: Grade 8 Singing (2013)

    • Durham University

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Philosophy 1st class honours

      Activities and Societies: Durham University Cider Society Founder Columns and Food Editor for The Bubble Enactus Durham Writer for Palatinate and Her Campus St Mary's College Badminton Durham University Amnesty International Durham University United Nations Society Durham University Gospel Society St Mary's College Rowing Club Durham University World Cinema Society Durham University Hillwalking Society Durham University Climbing Club • Excellent ability to conduct independent research, develop ideas and present them coherently and persuasively as demonstrated by dissertation on metaphysics (74%)• Received the Durham Award for outstanding contribution to the University and community (2017)• Modules included:Ethics in Business Practice (72%) Beginner's Spanish (84%)20th Century European Philosophy (75%)

  • Experience

    • Framestore

      Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
      Runner

      • Responsible for client and employee satisfaction through rotating around departments• Worked both as a runner and as a receptionist

    • The World Weekly

      Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
      Journalist

      • Researched, compiled information, wrote, edited and uploaded relevant stories

    • Fremantle Herald

      Mar 2016 - Jun 2016
      Journalist

      • Responded to article enquiries, determined newsworthy stories, interviewed relevant people and wrote articles for the Fremantle Herald and affiliated newspaper the Perth Voice• Filled in for lead journalist

    • Brown Advisory

      Aug 2016 - Sept 2016
      Intern

      • Selected to join annual investment challenge. Four-person team won the event

    • J Leon Group

      Aug 2017 - Sept 2017
      Intern

      • Exposed to portfolio construction, philanthropic activities and asset allocation to private equity, hedge fund and real estate managers

    • Human Rights Watch

      Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
      Intern

      • Worked directly with UK Coordinator for Development & Global Initiatives• Organised company’s funds and donor statistics and relations using Microsoft Excel and Raiser’s Edge• Managed a group of 20 volunteers to help coordinate events, helping raise over £1.2 million• Responsible for updating the organisation’s social media pages

    • Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion

      Nov 2019 - Sept 2024
      Program and Media Officer

      -Responsible for developing ISI's media strategy-Researching, writing and coordinating ISI's hub website for all information related to statelessness- Engaging in parliamentary advocacy, raising awareness, and developing narratives to counter citizenship stripping in the UK- Working on a project on the intersection of race and technology within border enforcement with the UN Special Rapporteur on Racism- Coordinate & develop ISI's monthly bulletin summarising key law & policy developments in statelessness and nationality rights- Coordinated and led ISI's new program on COVID-19, involving establishing an emergency fund & directly developing projects with and supporting partners in 18 different countries, creating a consortium of partners and facilitating skills exchange and peer-peer learning- Led a working group to establish a global movement on statelessness- Researched, drafted and coordinated over 20 country submissions on statelessness and human rights to the Universal Periodic Review- Written various articles on statelessness and contributed to a podcast on statelessness and vaccination- Responsible for compiling, writing, and editing organisation’s flagship triennial 300 page report Show less

    • The Borgen Project

      Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
      Writer/Journalist Intern

      -Writing weekly articles for the Borgen Project magazine & blog-Engaging in UK advocacy to promote UK support of Official Development Assistance-Conducting fundraising activities

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Statelessness summer course

      Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion
      Jul 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ottoline Spearman
      Durham Award Durham University Jun 2017 Award received for outstanding contribution and commitment to the university and community.
    • Awarded to Ottoline Spearman
      Philosophy Prize University College School Jun 2013 Receiver of University College School's prestigious philosophy prize for consistent and excellent work on philosophy.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Oxfam on Oct 2016
      OxfamAssociated with Ottoline Spearman

    • Fundraiser

      Issued by Enactus on Jan 2015
      EnactusAssociated with Ottoline Spearman

    • Teacher's Assistant

      Issued by Brookland's Junior School on Jan 2013
      Brookland's Junior SchoolAssociated with Ottoline Spearman

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Raleigh International on Sept 2017
      Raleigh InternationalAssociated with Ottoline Spearman

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Crossroads Foundation Hong Kong on Jul 2017
      Crossroads Foundation Hong KongAssociated with Ottoline Spearman