MARI-LOIS JONES
Summary
MA graduate developing a career in Enterprise Risk & Assurance at SSE. Knowledgeable in risk management, crisis management, business continuity and strategic risk analysis, with strong analytical, research and communication skills.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Edsco Logistics
Glasgow
05.2026 - Current
- Delivered parcels efficiently while providing professional and friendly customer service.
Delivery Driver
TGK Logistics
Glasgow
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Worked independently in a fast-paced environment with strong time management and reliability.
Assistant
Morgan Properties
01.2021 - 09.2025
- Practised groundworks, carpentry, and bricklaying to complete diverse construction projects.
- Conducted detailed inventory inspections before and after tenancies, documenting property condition and reporting damages or discrepancies to management for resolution.
Leisure Attendant, Lifeguard
West Dunbartonshire Council
Glasgow
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Maintained NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) by regularly practicing CPR and first aid techniques.
- Demonstrated strong physical fitness and vigilance to monitor and respond to emergencies effectively, including the safety of vulnerable adults and children.
Education
MSc - Risk Management
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow08-2027
MA (Hons) - History
University of Glasgow
Glasgow06-2026
Understanding Crisis Management: Politics, Policy and Practice
Radboud Universiteit Summer School
Nijmegen, NetherlandsSkills
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Strategic Risk Analysis
- Governance, Compliance & Internal Controls
- Business Continuity & Crisis Management
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
- Qualitative Data Analysis & Research Methods
- Problem Solving
- Research & Report Writing
- Teamwork & Presentation Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Positions of Responsibility
- MSc Risk Management Student Representative - Sep 2026 - Aug 2027
- Glasgow University Sports Association Fresher Helper - Sep 2024
Supported the promotion of Freshers' Week for the University of Glasgow Sports Association, engaging new students and encouraging participation in university sport.
Certification
AI Ethics, Inclusion & Society, University of Glasgow, Explored ethical AI, bias, fairness, inclusion, governance and the societal impacts of emerging technologies.
Languages
Welsh (proficient)
English (proficient)
French (currently learning)
Interests
Glasgow Caledonian University 2026 – 2027 Sports: GCUWRC Women's 1st Rugby Team, University of Glasgow 2022-2026 Sports teams: GUSWPC 2nd swimming team, GUWHC 5th Hockey Team and the GUWHC indoor hockey team
Projects
- Quantitative and Qualitative Report:, The importance of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment in advising key stakeholders of the potential impact of the risks facing this project., Produced a quantitative and qualitative risk assessment report, assessing project risks and their potential impact on key stakeholders., Applied the COSO ERM and ISO 31000 frameworks to evaluate risk management approaches and inform recommendations.
- Scenario Planning Project & Presentation:, Analysed the potential impact of financial crises, cyber threats and changing consumer behaviour on organisations within the technology sector, presenting findings and strategic recommendations.
- Behavioural Analysis of Risk Decision Making Case Study, Produced a behavioural risk analysis case study, evaluating a CEO's decision-making process, identifying key cognitive biases and proposing interventions to strengthen future risk assessment and decision quality.
Certificates and Memberships
- CIOB Membership
- IRM Membership
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Edsco Logistics
05.2026 - Current
Delivery Driver
TGK Logistics
06.2025 - 12.2025
Leisure Attendant, Lifeguard
West Dunbartonshire Council
08.2023 - 01.2025
Assistant
Morgan Properties
01.2021 - 09.2025
MSc - Risk Management
Glasgow Caledonian University
MA (Hons) - History
University of Glasgow
Understanding Crisis Management: Politics, Policy and Practice
Radboud Universiteit Summer School