Kadun Rees

Kadun Rees

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    External Affairs @ButeEnergy | Expertise in policy, stakeholder engagement & climate | MSc Conflict, Security & Development | Siaradwr Cymraeg

  • Education

    • Bryn Tawe Sixth Form

      2015 - 2017
      GCE A LEVELS

      Activities and Societies: Elected as Deputy Head Boy and Senior Prefect, School Council, Representative at Swansea Council’s Right's Respecting School Conference, Debating Society - Welsh Baccalaureate- Government and Politics - History - Geography- English Literature

    • Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe

      2009 - 2015
      GCSE 13 GCSEs (A-C). Welsh Baccalaureate - PASS
    • University of Sussex

      2021 - 2022
      Master of Science - MS Conflict, Security & Development

      Activities and Societies: Sussex STAR (Students Taking Action for Refugees); Fair Trade Brighton & Hove Modules: Term 1: - New Security Challenges- Conflict, Security & DevelopmentTerm 2: - Rethinking Imperialism- Violence and (In)security: Feminist, Queer and Anti-colonial perspectives- Research Methods and Professional SkillsTerm 3: - Dissertation

    • Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

      2017 - 2020
      Politics and International Relations International Relations and Affairs 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Cardiff University Rowing Club, Politics Society, Spanish Languages for All Student, Student Union Elections Ballot Staff, UpReach Associate Dissertation: The Role of Social Movements in Arab Uprisings and its Effects on Global Social Movements. A Case Study of Algeria and Sudan. Modules: Year 1: - Introduction to Globalisation- Introduction to Political Science - Introduction to International Relations - Introduction to European Integration - Introduction to Government- Introduction to Political ThoughtYear 2: - British Politics since 1945 - EU Politics- Digital… Show more Dissertation: The Role of Social Movements in Arab Uprisings and its Effects on Global Social Movements. A Case Study of Algeria and Sudan. Modules: Year 1: - Introduction to Globalisation- Introduction to Political Science - Introduction to International Relations - Introduction to European Integration - Introduction to Government- Introduction to Political ThoughtYear 2: - British Politics since 1945 - EU Politics- Digital Technologies & Global Politics - From Espionage to Counter-Terrorism: Intelligence in Contemporary Politics- International Security: Concepts & Issues- Global Justice Year 3: - International Relations Dissertation- China in the World- A History of British Intelligence - Be the Change: Governing without the State- US Government & Politics - Global International Organisations in World Politics Show less

  • Experience

    • Senedd

      Sept 2020 - Jul 2021
      Research Assistant

      Working as a part-time researcher for a member of the Senedd.- Produced research papers on the current animal welfare laws in place across Europe, the paper compares other nations to Wales, to see where Wales places amongst its neighbours. - Published a paper reflecting the member's views on Wales’ constitutional future. - Wrote a paper on the Development of Welsh Medium Education in Swansea.Skills: Independent Research, Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills, Communication, Relationship Building. Show less

    • Dolen Ffermio

      Nov 2020 - Apr 2024

      - Revolutionised internal and external communication strategy - leading to the success of our first online campaign. - Created a presentation for stakeholders evaluating The Big Give fundraising campaign successes and outlining future priorities. - Established and developed innovative social media campaigns to increase brand awareness. - Content creation for the website and social media which boosted donations.- Translating into Welsh.- Designed and facilitated training for our partners in content gathering and social media.Skills: Communication, Fundraising, Social Media, Cultural Awareness, Teamwork, Research Show less

      • Trustee

        Apr 2021 - Apr 2024
      • Communications and Fundraising Volunteer

        Nov 2020 - Apr 2021
    • Age Cymru

      Jun 2021 - Sept 2021
      Volunteer Services Support Officer

      - Ensured all registered service users have a positive service experience through administrative and practical support.- Co-ordinated the recruitment, support and management of volunteers and overseeing the day to day implementation of all volunteer services.Skills: Project Management, Volunteer Coordination, Communication, Administration, Database Management.

    • Fair Trade Wales / Cymru Masnach Deg

      Sept 2022 - Jul 2024

      Working within the Welsh Government funded Hub Cymru Africa partnership as the key contact for Fair Trade communities in Wales and the chief communications professionals at Fair Trade Wales. Day-to-day responsibilities: - Social media coordination.- Updating the organisations website, writing monthly blogs and newsletters.- Attending and presenting at UK and international summits. - Representing Wales on the National Campaigners Committee (UK-wide Fair Trade committee).- Dealing with resource requests and queries through e-mail and telephone. - Collating digital information and inputting to databases (media log, support tracker, social media analytics). Highlights: - Presenting at the International Fair Trade Towns Conference 2021 hosted by Swiss Fair Trade.- Helping organise an online event for International Coffee Day 2021.- Organising community events with local Fair Trade groups for Fairtrade Fortnight 2022 in all regions of Wales. Skills: Communications, Social Media Management, Marketing, Graphic Design, Coordinating Volunteers, Taking Minutes, Relationship Building. Show less As the National Coordinator of Fair Trade Towns in Wales, I represent our towns in regional and global meetings. I also sit on the National Campaigners Committee - a group of elected Fairtrade campaigners who each represent a region of the UK. Members feed into Fairtrade campaign development, and provide a voice for campaigners, so that they have a say in the Fairtrade Foundation’s strategy and planning. The NCC also informs the Foundation about what campaigners need and what their priorities are. Show less

      • Community and Communications Officer

        Aug 2021 - Jul 2024
      • National Coordinator of Fair Trade Towns

        Sept 2022 - Mar 2024
    • Size of Wales I Maint Cymru

      Jul 2023 - Dec 2024

      Responsibilities: - Strategically developing the organisation's communications- Liaising with the press to ensure maximum coverage of the organisation's vital work- Creating a new communications strategy that ensures data-driven communications

      • Communications & Policy Manager

        Jul 2024 - Dec 2024
      • Communications and Digital Marketing Manager

        Jul 2023 - Jul 2024
    • Bute Energy

      Jan 2025 - now
      External Affairs Coordinator
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Beginners Spanish A1, A2 & A3

      Languages for All - Cardiff University
      Jun 2020
    • Emergency First Aid At Work

      First Aid Education LTD
      Sept 2025
    • ZSA Suicide Awareness Course

      Zero Suicide Alliance
      Jun 2020
    • The Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Bronze

      The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
      Jun 2014
    • Dementia Friend

      Alzheimer's Society
      Sept 2020
    • The Politics of Racial Violence in Britain

      The Open University
      Jun 2020
    • DBS Enhanced Certificate

      Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
      Sept 2020
    • The Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Silver

      The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
      Mar 2015
    • The Politics of Devolution

      The Open University
      Jul 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kadun Rees
      UpReach Associate - May 2019 Selected as a high potential undergraduate to join an accelerated professional development programme; this has included targeted skills workshops.
    • Awarded to Kadun Rees
      Leadership Award - An award honouring key leadership skills as Deputy Head Boy.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Trustee

      Issued by Dolen Ffermio on Apr 2021
      Dolen FfermioAssociated with Kadun Rees
    • Communications and Fundraising Volunteer

      Issued by Dolen Ffermio on Nov 2020
      Dolen FfermioAssociated with Kadun Rees
    • Welsh Translator

      Issued by Climate Cymru on May 2021
      Climate CymruAssociated with Kadun Rees
    • Events & Communications Volunteer

      Issued by Fair Trade Brighton and Hove on May 2022
      Fair Trade Brighton and HoveAssociated with Kadun Rees
    • Telephone Befriender

      Issued by Age Cymru on Sept 2020
      Age CymruAssociated with Kadun Rees
    • Ballot Staff

      Issued by Cardiff University Students'​ Union on Mar 2020
      Cardiff University Students'​ UnionAssociated with Kadun Rees