Jack Gallagher
York, Yorkshire YO10 3AH & Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
- Social and Political Sciences student at the University of York with experience in charity outreach, international networking and legal shadowing.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging with diverse backgrounds across professional, academic and community settings
- Motivated and adaptable, keen to apply these skills, develop professionally and take on new challenges.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Charity Volunteer
- Crisis
Birmingham
08.2025 - Current
- Organised and hosted coffee mornings, engaging with attendees to enhance community outreach efforts.
- Designed promotional posters for Crisis Homelessness Charity to increase awareness of charitable initiatives and community events.
- Strengthened communication, organisational, and creative skills while contributing to a vital charitable cause.
Legal Work Experience Student
- Weightmans
103 Colmore Row, Birmingham
- Shadowed solicitors specialising in construction law and reviewed legal cases to enhance understanding of legal principles and their practical applications.
- Gained first-hand experience in a professional office environment, understanding workplace practices, professional communication, and corporate culture.
International Engagement
- SIAS University
Zhengzhou, China
- Attended a two-week networking conference at SIAS University and later travelled throughout China, engaging with individuals from across the world from different cultural and educational backgrounds.
- Broadened my understanding of international perspectives and gained experience building connections in an international academic environment.
Student Placement
- HC One- Perry Locks Care Home
- Completed 3 month work experience placement at Perry Locks Care Home for elderly people with dementia.
- My work here consisted of assisting in leisure activities, supporting during mealtimes and engaging with the residents.
- This experience developed my interpersonal skills and adaptability as I learnt to work sensitively and patiently with vulnerable individuals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social and Political Sciences
University of York
York01-2028
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Birmingham01-2025
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Safeguarding practice
- Punctuality and reliability
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Cross-cultural communication
- Legal research and case analysis
Hobbies and interests
- Reading
- Badminton
- Current Affairs and Politics
- Quizzes
- Swimming
References
- Dr Annie Irvine
annie.irvine@york.ac.uk
- Mrs Jane Nawaz
jane.nawaz@hc-one.co.uk
- Mr Edward Harvey
eharvey@handsworth.bham.sch.uk
Timeline
Charity Volunteer
- Crisis
08.2025 - Current
Legal Work Experience Student
- Weightmans
International Engagement
- SIAS University
Student Placement
- HC One- Perry Locks Care Home
Bachelor of Arts - Social and Political Sciences
University of York
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys