Gemma Gradwell

Experience

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  National Trust

  Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

  Food and Beverage Team Member

  - Developed teamwork and communication skills in a fast-paced environment - Undertook food safety and customer service training

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  Canterbury Christ Church University

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2022

  International Department Intern

  - Assisted with the development of social media marketing targeted at international students - Developed intercultural communication skills through helping a group of Japanese students through their transition to UK university

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  University of Exeter Debating Society

  Oct 2023 - now

  - Maintain an active presence on the debating circuit through communication with societies internationally and nationally- Organised the attendance of Exeter’s team at competitions in the run up to the European Debating Championships 2024- Continuous budgeting and analysis of competition costs- Responsible for the organisation of novice trials and novice competition attendance for the academic year 2024/2025 - Acted as a pathway of communication between society committee and members- Promoted accessibility within the society

  • Competitions Officer

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Freshers Representative

    Oct 2023 - Apr 2024
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  University of Exeter

  May 2024 - now

  - Acted as a representative for Exeter University to incoming and current students, allowing them to engage with university services in a productive way - Utilised Spanish language skills in empirical analysis of Argentinian research reports- Worked independently on case studies of Argentinian migratory law, perceptions of national identity and understandings of mestizaje

  • Student Representative

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Research Assistant to Gabriela Garcia Garcia

    May 2024 - Jul 2024
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  Exeter International Relations Society

  Jun 2024 - now

  Academic Secretary

  - Communicating and networking with industry professionals to organise high-quality speaker events - Supporting and encouraging the welfare and academic prospects of students of IR - Organising and planning for future projects such as the IR society blog- Working efficiently within the committee team to coordinate logistics and budgeting

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  Allcures PLC

  Jul 2024 - now

  Dispenser

  - Dispensing and packaging prescriptions- Labelling medications- Requires precision and efficiency

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  Empoword Journalism

  Jul 2024 - now

  Contributing Writer

  -Frequent contributor on a broad range of topics, from politics to lifestyle - Developing a journalistic portfolio