Ellie Brett
Summary
A final year Anthropology and History student with a strong interest in policy development. Currently writing a dissertation on NGO perceptions of female empowerment in East and Central Africa, with a focus on the impact of external interventions.
Experience working with NGOs has provided insight into different aspects of the sector, deepened an understanding of people and cultures and highlighted the challenges communities face.
Particularly passionate about advancing sustainable practices, especially in the global shift to renewable energy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Volunteer Advisor
Refugee and Migrant Centre
Birmingham
2025.02 - Current
- Currently supporting refugees and migrants in navigating bureaucratic processes by assisting with the completion of essential documentation and applications for government services, ensuring accuracy and compliance with requirements.
- Providing guidance and support to clients, helping them navigate processes, access services and communicate with relevant authorities and organisations.
Data Preparer
Stop the Traffik
2024.08 - 2025.08
- Contributed to Stop the Traffik, a UK-registered charity dedicated to preventing human trafficking and modern slavery through innovative data-driven solutions.
- Gained experience in manual data classification, data analysis and interpretation, adhering to strict data preparation and handling protocols.
- Acquired insights into Natural Language Processing (NLP) and the application of AI to drive social impact.
Tax Intern
Carpenter Box
Worthing
2024.06 - 2024.07
- Interned at Carpenter Box for two months specialising in personal tax returns.
- Responsible for handling due diligence forms, completing tax working papers, inputting data into CCH tax software, consolidating information in Excel and drafting client correspondence letters regarding their tax positions.
- Gained proficiency in Excel, Xero and CCH software.
Au Pair
Raphaëlle Paillat
Paris , France
2021.08 - 2022.07
- Lived in Paris for 11 months, caring for two children aged 4 and 8.
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience by integrating into a new cultural environment and overcoming language barriers.
- Developed problem-solving abilities in a dynamic, fast-paced family setting.
- Significantly improved French language proficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology & History
University of Birmingham
Birmingham 2022.09 -
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Policy Analysis
- Research Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Understanding of Sustainability Principles
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer Advisor
Refugee and Migrant Centre
2025.02 - Current
Data Preparer
Stop the Traffik
2024.08 - 2025.08
Tax Intern
Carpenter Box
2024.06 - 2024.07
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology & History
University of Birmingham
2022.09 -
Au Pair
Raphaëlle Paillat
2021.08 - 2022.07