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Alex Putsman

London,Camden

Summary

Enthusiastic student of Mathematics and Economics, adept at problem solving and well-versed in strong communication. Effective at multi-tasking with excellent organisational abilities. Always taking on new challenges and eager to acquire new skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4046
4046
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Work Experience in Fund Management

J O Hambro Capital Management
London, City of London
08.2024 - 08.2024
  • Learnt a lot about investment strategy from shadowing a senior fund manager.
  • Had the opportunity to usefully apply my skills in numerical analysis with a research project on inflation targets across different emerging economies. I gathered and compiled relevant data to calculate a comparative indicator for countries' likelihoods of meeting their inflation targets.

Vice President

Van Mildert College JCR
Durham, Durham
05.2025 - Current
  • Managed the organisation of events, sports and societies for ~700 students at Van Mildert College.
  • Expanded and improved college communications in order to increase student engagement.
  • Designed and marketed college merchandise.
  • Acted as a representative for College alongside the President.


Head of Ball

Van Mildert College JCR
Durham, Durham
08.2024 - Current
  • Leading and coordinating a team of 8 people to organise Winter and Summer Balls for college.
  • Chairing meetings and facilitating effective communication between different parties online and in person.
  • Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to secure funding upwards of £60,000 and negotiating with vendors to get discounts on a variety of goods.

Summer Camp Senior Leader

Noam
London
07.2022 - Current
  • Planned educational sessions with interactive learning elements for the children, encouraging engagement from all levels of learners.
  • Managed emergencies effectively to minimise harm or distress to those involved.
  • Ensured welfare and safety of campers struggling outside of activity times, providing high-quality pastoral care.

Education

Prize for Outstanding Level 1 Achievement - High 1st in Mathematics and Economics First Year

Durham University
Durham
September 2023 -

A-Levels -

City of London School for Girls
London
September 2021 - 06.2023

GCSEs -

City of London School for Girls
London
September 2019 - 06.2021

Skills

  • Numerical Analysis
  • Effective Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution

Accomplishments

  • Full Colour awarded for exceptional services in first and second year to Van Mildert College granted by Van Mildert JCR
  • Deputy-Head Girl at City of London School for Girls

Timeline

Vice President

Van Mildert College JCR
05.2025 - Current

Work Experience in Fund Management

J O Hambro Capital Management
08.2024 - 08.2024

Head of Ball

Van Mildert College JCR
08.2024 - Current

Summer Camp Senior Leader

Noam
07.2022 - Current

Prize for Outstanding Level 1 Achievement - High 1st in Mathematics and Economics First Year

Durham University
September 2023 -

A-Levels -

City of London School for Girls
September 2021 - 06.2023

GCSEs -

City of London School for Girls
September 2019 - 06.2021
Alex Putsman