Finn McGuire

Experience

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  WESTON TURVILLE GOLF CLUB

  Jun 2022 - now

  Golf Club Staff Member

  In this role I work both behind the player bar servicing players and also for larger events such as weddings and birthdays where I also frequently function as a waiter and support kitchen staff. As a result I am accomplished at bartending and waitering in a high pressure, customer facing work environments.I also regularly work in the Pro-Shop where I manage the bookings and timings on and around the course throughout the day, requiring strong organisation and communication skills to ensure things run smoothly. Show less

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  Policy Research Unit, Ltd.

  Nov 2022 - Nov 2022

  Work Experience

  A competitive work experience opportunity offered to a group of politics students in my sixth form, I spent a week shadowing within the Policy Research Unit at the Houses of Parliament, which included handling constituent correspondence, producing policy briefs and visiting both Chambers of Parliament. I was also lucky enough to watch a number of committee meetings including hearing from the Governor of the Bank of England and also an address from Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine.

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  The Chiltern Brewery

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

  Shop Assistant

  In this role I work primarily on the shop floor, managing the till, arranging and moving large quantities of stock around the brewery site, with responsibilities including opening, closing and cashing up the shop. Engaging with customers and utilising my knowledge of the shops range of unique products is important given that the Brewery is an independent, local business.

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  The Wall Street Journal

  Dec 2023 - Dec 2023

  I spent the day at The Wall Street Journal, Washington Bureau, meeting with Jude Marfil, Ben Pershing, Aaron Zitner and Michelle Hackman, which gave me the opportunity to discuss and explore the latest developments on issues such as federal AI regulation, current polling trends, and journalistic neutrality - helping me to gain a professional insight into these areas. This opportunity built my people skills, helped hone my sense of the connections between the pillars of state and the population, and helped exemplify how political discourse is translated into news. Show less I was invited back to the WSJ to intern at their WSJ CEO Council Summit in Washington DC, facilitating speakers such as Janet Yellen (US Treasury Secretary), Mike Wirth (Chevron CEO), Kevin McCarthy (55th speaker of the house), Mike Johnson (56th speaker of the house), and Jonathan Kanter (Assistant Attorney General) among others. Discussing global political and economic landscapes in anticipation of the upcoming US election. At this event I developed my networking, organisation, and political discussion skills by liaising between journalists, politicians, and executives to facilitate important discussion ranging from climate change to security and geopolitics. Show less

  • Intern

    Dec 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Intern

    Dec 2023 - Dec 2023
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  UK government

  Jun 2024 - Jun 2024

  Intern

  I spent a week in the buildup to the general election working for an MP in my local constituency of Mid Bucks during the build-up to the UK General election. I was assigned to tasks in the constituency office where I made calls to constituents, and was also involved in local canvassing, both to discuss voters’ intentions and inform them of policy for the local area. Both activities honed my ability to work effectively under time pressure and communicate persuasively with a wide range of different people with varying views, therefore requiring me to vary and modulate my communicational approach while simultaneously respecting people’s personal views. Show less

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  Manchester Hedge Fund Society

  Sept 2024 - now

  Political Research Analyst

  I work to provide data-driven insights into political developments and their market impacts, while deepening my understanding of the intersection between finance and policy.I also utilise this knowledge to assist in the production of a weekly newsletter, focussing on the current political affairs and their potential impacts over the markets.

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  The University of Manchester

  Oct 2024 - now

  Social Secretary

  Social Secretary for the Manchester University Politics Football Team (POLSOC), responsible for organizing social events, coordinating activities, and building team connections. Developing strong communication, event planning, and organizational skills while enhancing team spirit both on and off the pitch.