Molly Brennand-Duxbury

Molly Brennand-Duxbury

Research Project Assistant

Followers of Molly Brennand-Duxbury1000 followers
location of Molly Brennand-DuxburyLondon Area, United Kingdom

Connect with Molly Brennand-Duxbury to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Molly Brennand-Duxbury to Send Message

Connect
  • Timeline

  • About me

    📗2023-2024 MSc (Imperial College London) 📕2020-2023 BA (University of Cambridge) 🟡 S&P Global Commodity Insights Fuels, Chemicals & Resource Solutions Intern

  • Education

    • St Bedes RC High School

      -
      GCSE

      Activities and Societies: Religious Studies (9) Science (8), Geography (8), Art (8) Maths (7), English Language (7), ICT (C), English Literature (6)

    • Harvard Online

      2022 - 2022
      Energy within Environmental Constraints

      Online course focusing on how to decarbonise the economy and minimise climate change risks.Modules:- Energy basics (Energy conversions, Sankey, History of the Energy System, Energy Prices)- Costs (Discounting, Levalised Costs, Mitigation Costs)- Environmental Impacts- Forms of energy generation (Fossil fuels, electric grid, solar, nuclear)- End use, conservation, and efficiency

    • Cardinal Newman College Preston

      2018 - 2020
      A-Level Biology, Geography, Chemistry A*, A, A

      Activities and Societies: H* Scheme EPQ (A: Analysing The Feedback Between Climate Change And Soil Microorganisms) Teaching Assistant for a Local Elementary School

    • University of Cambridge

      2020 - 2023
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Geography Upper second class (2.1, >65%)

      Activities and Societies: Cambridge University Powerlifting Club, Cambridge Development Initiative, Cambridge University Arm-Wrestling Club, Cambridge University Geographical Society, COMPASS Blog Editor. First-Year Modules - Global Change; Atmospheric Science; Life on Earth; Development Theories/Practices; Quaternary; Contemporary Urban Geographies; Geographies of Health; Geopolitics; Geographies of Culture; Historical Geography.Second-Year Modules - Global Change; Development Theories and Practices; Biogeography; Cities, Citizenship and Civil Society.Third-Year Modules - Political Ecology in the Global South; Political Appetites; Life Within Limits;… Show more First-Year Modules - Global Change; Atmospheric Science; Life on Earth; Development Theories/Practices; Quaternary; Contemporary Urban Geographies; Geographies of Health; Geopolitics; Geographies of Culture; Historical Geography.Second-Year Modules - Global Change; Development Theories and Practices; Biogeography; Cities, Citizenship and Civil Society.Third-Year Modules - Political Ecology in the Global South; Political Appetites; Life Within Limits; VolcanologyDissertation: "Towards a Circular Economy: The Consumers Role in Indonesia’s Palm Oil Industry" Show less

    • Imperial College London

      2023 - 2024
      Master of Science - MS Environmental Technology

      Activities and Societies: 🌿 Environmental Soc &⚡Energy Soc 👩‍💼Women in Business & ⚙️Women in Science, Engineering, Tech. Core Modules: The Human World, The Natural World, The Human-Environment Interface.Specialist: Environmental Assessment & ManagementIndependant work💡 "Strengthening capacities to embrace non-monetary values for biodiversity in the research and policy-making of the Maldives" (High Distinction)💡 “Evaluate the role biomass can play in chemical industry decarbonisation strategies” (Merit)💡 "Future Waste: Air Conditioners in the United Kingdom" (High… Show more Core Modules: The Human World, The Natural World, The Human-Environment Interface.Specialist: Environmental Assessment & ManagementIndependant work💡 "Strengthening capacities to embrace non-monetary values for biodiversity in the research and policy-making of the Maldives" (High Distinction)💡 “Evaluate the role biomass can play in chemical industry decarbonisation strategies” (Merit)💡 "Future Waste: Air Conditioners in the United Kingdom" (High Distinction)Group work💡 Integrating Finnish (Sami) traditional ecological knowledge into policymaking. (Merit)💡 Generating and presenting creative solutions for plastic pollution in Australian coastal waters. (Merit)💡 Circular Economy Business: Refueliation - Biogas. (Upper Merit)💡 Hounslow Heath: Eco-Consultancy (Merit)Dissertation🌟 Proposal: High distinction (>75%)💡"Modelling Future Transport Demand: Argentina". Show less

  • Experience

    • Environment Systems Evidence and Insight

      Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
      Research Project Assistant

      • For the company's environmental assessment service, I was involved in visiting clients and collecting evidence by inspecting their sites for indications of bats. • Engaged in the team-working environment by overseeing meetings and strategic project plans for wind turbine initiatives. I contributed by coding seasonal wind patterns and recording corporate minutes.• Gained fundamental knowledge of GIS and engaged with projects monitoring coastal erosion along UK coastlines.

    • Thesocialtalks

      Aug 2022 - Oct 2022
      Web Journalist

      TheSocialTalks.com is an independent public digital news platform that generates news, stories and editorials on pertinent issues that affect the contemporary youth.link to journalism articles: https://thesocialtalks.com/account/users/Molly_Duxbury/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Collect analyzes information about newsworthy events to write news stories for publication or broadcast.- Gather verifies factual information regarding story through interview, observation and additionally research- Stay in touch with sources/organizations about events/issues/news.- Communicate with editors in a variety of ways about news production scheduled stories.- Write story according to prescribed editorial style format standards- Write news as well as news features concisely, accurately coherently under deadline pressure.- Corporate with the project coordinators and Editorial heads to run the projects effectively and efficiently.- Promote the articles published by you as well as your fellow "colleagues" to encourage one and all- Come together with the team to plan and organize creative contents to push the company forward.Strong commitment to ethical journalism and factual reporting.Technologically proficient, adapting to digital tools and platforms for news content creation.Actively engaged in networking and professional development within the journalism community. Show less

    • Compass Magazine

      Sept 2022 - Jun 2023
      Blog Editor

      With a keen interest in geography and global affairs, my position as Blog Editor for the student-led COMPASS magazine blog at the University of Cambridge has been an opportunity to demonstrate my exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, catering to diverse audiences. Proficient in offering insightful and critical perspectives on contemporary affairs, with a focus on sustainability, circular economy, book reviews, and a wide range of geopolitical and cultural topics.Collaborated with editorial teams to ensure consistent quality, coherence, and adherence to publishing guidelines. Show less

    • Winterflood Securities

      Jun 2023 - Jun 2023
      Finance Work Experience

      Winterflood Securities is a specialist in execution services. Ranked at number 1 in the UK equity market, dedicated to providing liquidity in all market conditions to a diverse client network including institutional investors, retail brokers and asset managers who benefit from cost effective, flexible execution services from pre-trade through to settlement.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Demonstrated an outstanding ability to shadow and comprehend various financial department roles and responsibilities, including traders, compliance, operations, sales, global cash, asset servicing, fixed income, exchange trade funds, smallcap, investment trust, product and delivery, trading risk, and controls.Engaged in Fitch trading simulation (Traderion) to further enhance trading skills - ranked 1st out of twenty participants.Augmented skills in Microsoft Excel, including advanced shortcuts and data manipulationExcelled in delivering a compelling presentation about the week overview. Show less

    • Clearstone Energy

      Jul 2023 - Sept 2023
      Renewable Energy Internship

      As a leading independent developer of low-carbon energy and working with the National Grid and Distribution Network Operators, Clearstone Energy works to develop, build and operate a portfolio of strategically located solar photovoltaic and battery storage installations that ensure that low-carbon electricity is delivered when and where it is most needed.------------------------Proven ability to work on exciting projects contributing to the growth of low-carbon energy.Enthusiastic learner, eager to stay updated with advancements in renewable energy technologies and sustainable practices.Strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration and the ability to convey complex technical information clearly. Show less

    • S&P Global

      Jun 2024 - now
      Market Research Analyst

      Part of the Commodity Insights market analysis team, and collaborator among the North American and Latin American team.Covering short to long-term supply and demand of crude oil and refined product markets, including forecasting and analysis of trade flows and margins for oil refineries.Projects:- Austria, Luxembourg and Argentina downstream supply, demand, & trade.- Romania mid-/downstream infrastructure profile.- Hurricane fuel demand risk model (Gasoline & Jet fuel), disaggregated by county.- Ireland petrochemical market structure and regulatory framework integrating AI.- Non-OECD/OECD short-term petrochemical demand modelling by season and country.- Developing a midstream database for storage, tanks, terminals, crude oil stock holdings, shareholdings, and financial flows for the Caribbean.- Expanding short-term outlook product lines to address smaller markets in LAM, starting with Panama. Launched a new robust Excel model to automate outputs.- Led a bi-weekly EU meeting presentation to disclose relevant energy and fuel demand findings from my thesis.- Presented AI project findings to a team of 22 individuals, including executive directors and senior analysts, and answered questions soundly. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid At Work (RQF)

      Kings First Aid Training
      Jul 2022
    • Climate & Sustainability Virtual Experience Program

      Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
      Jul 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • KPMG Virtual Experience - Forage Internship

      Forage
      Jul 2022
    • Carbon literacy

      The Carbon Literacy Project
      Mar 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Welfare officer

      Cambridge University Powerlifting Club
      Nov 2021
    • Energy Demand Projections with MAED (Model for Analysis of Energy Demand)

      Climate Compatible Growth #CCG
      Mar 2024
    • KPMG US - Advisory

      KPMG US
      Jul 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Energy Within Environmental Constraints

      EdX
      Aug 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • LandTech Beginner Solutions Training

      LandTech
      Aug 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • SQL_ R-programming_ C++

      CodeAcademy
      Sept 2023
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mental Health volunteer

      Issued by Cambridge Development Initiative on Jan 2022
      Cambridge Development InitiativeAssociated with Molly Brennand-Duxbury
    • Sales Representative

      Issued by Oxfam on May 2021
      OxfamAssociated with Molly Brennand-Duxbury