Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
Leadership And Societies
Eligibility
Timeline
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Manveer Singh Bhalla

Student

Summary

Philosophy and Psychology undergraduate at Durham University with a passion for global development, sustainability, and mental health. Experienced in nonprofit work, student leadership, and research-driven discussion forums. Currently seeking hands-on policy experience to contribute meaningfully to positive change initiatives.


Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Deputy Station Manager

Pal TV
09.2024 - 07.2025
  • Lead team of 97; coordinate projects, training, and station strategy
  • Oversee recruitment, alumni outreach, and long-term planning
  • Produced and edited 15+ videos for diverse formats (e.g., cooking show, classical concert)

Volunteer

Oxfam Retail Shop
10.2024 - Current
  • Handled customer service, inventory, and shop hygiene
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Sandwich Artist

Subway
08.2024 - Current
  • Worked busy night shifts (150+sandwiches), handled tills, and maintained food safety standards
  • Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.

Incubator Team Leader

Enactus Durham
Durham
08.2024 - 02.2025
  • Mentored new student teams developing nonprofit project ideas
  • Provided strategic guidance aligned with SDGs and community needs

Stringer Election Producer

Sky News
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Supported live election coverage through research and coordination tasks
  • Gathered exclusive interviews with key figures by utilizing strong communication skills and building rapport with sources.

Student Interviewer

The Times
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Conducted structured interviews with final-year students
  • Supported outreach and participation efforts across student networks

Intern

Manya, Princeton Review
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Supported customer service and event coordination at an education consultancy
  • Involved in outreach, cold emailing, and logistical support
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and Psychology

Durham University
Durham, UK
09.2023 - Current

High School Certificate (CBSE) - Psychology, Political Science, English, Economics, Legal Studies

Kaanger Valley Academy
Raipur
03.2021 - 05.2023

Skills

  • Research and analysis

  • IT system knowledge

  • Collaborative team management

  • Research and analysis

Certification

Active Listening Training, Nightline / Samaritans Framework, In Progress

Leadership And Societies

  • Treasurer, Buddhist Society, Financial reporting and event budgeting
  • Design Officer, Karaoke Society, Branding, social media, and marketing materials
  • Member, Effective Altruism Durham, Engaged in discussions on policy, ethics, and cause prioritization
  • Volunteer, Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Community kitchen service

Eligibility

UK, 18+, Willing to relocate.

Timeline

Volunteer

Oxfam Retail Shop
10.2024 - Current

Deputy Station Manager

Pal TV
09.2024 - 07.2025

Incubator Team Leader

Enactus Durham
08.2024 - 02.2025

Sandwich Artist

Subway
08.2024 - Current

Stringer Election Producer

Sky News
07.2024 - 07.2024
Basic Public Policy & Governance, Self-paced learning via EA resources and workshops
03-2024

Student Interviewer

The Times
02.2024 - 03.2024
Active Listening Training, Nightline / Samaritans Framework, In Progress
02-2024
Ethical Decision-Making & Impact Research, Arete Fellowship, 2024
01-2024

Game Changer (Sustainability Design Thinking Tournament)

11-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and Psychology

Durham University
09.2023 - Current

Intern

Manya, Princeton Review
12.2022 - 02.2023
Youth Mental Health Awareness Programme, Yumetta Foundation, 2023
09-2021

High School Certificate (CBSE) - Psychology, Political Science, English, Economics, Legal Studies

Kaanger Valley Academy
03.2021 - 05.2023

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