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ALYSSA MILLS

Glasgow

Summary

Highly motivated recent graduate with strong communication, organization, and management skills. Adaptable, quick learner, adept at supporting the needs of both fellow members of an organization and outreach to customers, clients, and guests. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating an efficient, effective, and empathetic professional environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Board Member

Glasgow University Dialectic Society
Glasgow
03.2022 - 05.2025
  • Served in several leadership roles over three years in the society, including Honorary Secretary and Vice President, with primary focus on committee management, event planning and administration, and membership recruitment
  • Successfully organised and administered over 50 events, including 30-50 member formal dinners, several full-day public speaking events, and panel events for which I contacted and booked experts such as politicians, student activists, and researchers across a variety of subjects
  • Throughout a 3 year tenure, improved membership retention by over 50%
  • Managed a £3-5,000 annual budget
  • Organised working groups and delegated tasks to a 15-member committee, including management of student schedules, equitable work distribution, and ensuring consistent attendance

Debating Coach

Glasgow University Union Debating Society
Glasgow
03.2022 - 05.2025
  • Developed and delivered weekly workshops throughout the academic term on beginner and advanced debating concepts, including on topics such as history, art, law, and economics in addition to general verbal communication skills
  • Coached between 25 and 60 students per week individually and collectively through one-on-one sessions and practice opportunities
  • Utilised strong planning skills to organise competitions, balancing several factors to ensure teams are competitive and comfortable, organising transportation and accommodation within a budget
  • Worked with the broader committee to plan and deliver events including show debates (averaging 120+ attendees) and host competitions (50-300 attendees)
  • Utilised leadership skills to delegate tasks and train junior members of the training team

Research Fellow

Generation Human Rights
New York City
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Researched and developed curriculum on water rights in American Indigenous communities, including conducting interviews, administering survey data, and collating data for use in a national educational outreach project
  • Worked with a team and assisted across several projects in an administrative, coordination, and research capacity

Administrative Assistant

Bridges Training Foundation
Midlothian
10.2019 - 09.2020
  • Served as chief administrative and logistical support for the nonprofit, including answering phones, calendars and event scheduling, travel coordination, and liaising with organizational partners
  • Utilized strong communication, problem-solving, and technical skills (primarily proficiency in Microsoft suite)
  • Organized programming and support services for disabled adults in the Dallas, Texas area
  • Designed and distributed information and promotional materials
  • Wrote and submitted federal grant applications

Learning Assistant

Dallas Zoo
Dallas
02.2019 - 11.2019
  • Managed children's zoo, including oversight of animal caring, updating and maintaining the 'clubhouse', and organising animal meet-and-greets and other 'hands-on' events
  • Developed educational materials to teach children (ages 3-13) about conservation and animal rights
  • Served as primary contact for further information on all Children's Zoo exhibits and guide for visitor experiences

Education

BA-MA - Sociology, Social and Public Policy

University of Glasgow
06-2025

Associate of Science - Social Sciences

Navarro College
Midlothian
05-2021

Skills

  • Verbal Communication
  • Community Outreach
  • Programme Administration
  • Written communication
  • Project management
  • Organizational skills

Timeline

Executive Board Member

Glasgow University Dialectic Society
03.2022 - 05.2025

Debating Coach

Glasgow University Union Debating Society
03.2022 - 05.2025

Research Fellow

Generation Human Rights
03.2021 - 09.2021

Administrative Assistant

Bridges Training Foundation
10.2019 - 09.2020

Learning Assistant

Dallas Zoo
02.2019 - 11.2019

BA-MA - Sociology, Social and Public Policy

University of Glasgow

Associate of Science - Social Sciences

Navarro College

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