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MARIE BOSNJAK

London,UK

Summary

Policy-making and Campaign-focused professional with a hybrid background in HR, education, and business/ project management. Currently completing coursework in Public Policy Economics with Oxford University, Evidence-Based Management at Carnegie Mellon University, and Public Policy Engagement with the University of London. I have a deep interest in justice reform, international relations, workplace equality, and restoring democratic establishments. Strong communicator and researcher with experience bridging strategy, people, and public impact.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work history

Digital Campaign Manager

Unlock Democracy
London
08.2025 - Current
  • My focus is on enhancing Unlock Democracy's online initiatives to attract new supporters and mobilise voters and activists.
  • Collaborating closely with the Director, a former MP in the House of Commons, to enhance our online strategies for effective campaign outcomes.
  • I lead the development of online campaigns addressing key democracy issues at both local and national levels.
  • In a short period, I have developed strategies to boost engagement, expand our reach, and align digital efforts with electoral and campaign goals.
  • Evaluated data from social media campaigns and website to gain insights into audience demographics, behaviors, and preferences, which guide strategic decision-making.

Talent Leader/Founder/ HR/DEI/Workforce Specialist

Various companies
Sydney, Germany, Europe and London
07.2007 - 04.2025
  • Over 15 years' talent and workforce experience, which included team leadership roles mostly within the finance and fintech space.
  • Led [HR, talent, or education initiative] with a focus on inclusion and strategy—directly relevant to workforce, education, and policy.
  • Strong knowledge of talent analytics, organisational design and development principles and strategic planning.
  • Coached and supported CEOs, Founders, managers in finding the best talent, employee relations, performance management, and employee retention.
  • Streamlined recruitment processes to improve efficiency and reduce time-to-hire metrics.
  • Delivered a high-quality and consistent operational advisory service about a wide range of workforce, employment, and organisational matters to all levels of the organisation.
  • Ensured that common goals, procedures, and systems best practice are being met.
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from initial candidate screening to offer negotiation and onboarding.
  • Implemented diversity and inclusion strategies, promoting a more equitable and inclusive workplace environment.
  • Led strategic HR initiatives, aligning workforce development with organisational goals to enhance performance.
  • Conducted detailed people and talent analytics, providing insights that informed strategic decision-making and workforce planning.

Supply Teacher

ANZUK Education/Vibe Teaching
London, UK
02.2023 - 07.2024
  • Leading recruitment agencies specialising in placing educators, support staff, and community leaders in schools and early childhood settings across Australia and the UK.
  • Fulham Boys School, Years 7–12, A Level – Economics, Business Studies, Geography, History, Religious Studies, English, and Psychology.
  • International School of London, Years 5, 6, and 7 – English, Visual Arts, and History.
  • Sacred Heart Girls School in Hammersmith, Years 7–12, A level – English, History, Geography, Religion, and Sociology.
  • Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School, Years 7–12, A level – Religious Education, Design /Technology, Science, English, History, Classics and Economics
  • Christ School, Richmond, Years 7–11 – English, Science, Religion, History, Mathematics and Geography
  • Lady Margaret School, Parsons Green, Years 7–12, A level – English, Religion, History, Art, Psychology and Geography
  • Integrated technology in teaching, with extensive use of interactive whiteboards to teach various lessons.
  • Established relationships of trust and understanding with challenging students, to aid learning.
  • Implemented behavioural management techniques in accordance with school policy.
  • Adapted quickly to new school environments, establishing rapport with pupils and staff to ensure a smooth transition.
  • Adapted teaching methods to meet changing needs of classes and individuals.
  • Used safeguarding principles to provide pastoral support and identify students requiring further support.
  • Established purposeful learning environment to help young people feel secure and confident.

Teacher-K-12 Baccalaureate (Supply)

Munich International School
Munich, Germany
10.2018 - 10.2018
  • Maintained trusting student relationships by providing both educational and emotional support to students.
  • Observed and assessed student performance to identify areas requiring improvement.
  • Taught various subjects to levels to K–12 including History, English, Geography and Economics

Teacher K-12 (Supply)

Copenhagen International School
Copenhagen, Denmark
09.2016 - 12.2016
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, interests, and abilities, promoting inclusive education.
  • Planned and implemented lessons utilising variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Taught various subjects to levels to K–12 including History, English, Geography, Mathematics and Economics

Teacher K-12 (Supply)

Rygaards International School
Copenhagen Denmark, UK
09.2016 - 12.2016
  • Taught various subjects to levels to K–12 including History, English, Geography, Music, Art and Economics
  • Used effective teaching methods to assist with student development, including collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modelling and explicit instruction.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.

Secondary Teacher (Years 7-12) Temporary

Waverley College
Sydney, Australia
05.2007 - 10.2010
  • Created engaging lesson plans and activities for students according Year 7–12 NSW Secondary Education curriculum.
  • Delivered curriculum aligned to UK educational frameworks, including modules on democracy, law, and governance.
  • Organised school projects and debates encouraging civic participation and political awareness
  • Taught various subjects including English, Geography, History, Commerce, Religion and Commerce.
  • Implemented lesson plans independently for classrooms of 30–students
  • Modified lesson plans and activities to meet the individual needs of SEN/Neurodiverse students
  • Provided educational materials, including daily lesson plans, weekly homework packets, and averaged a 95% completion rate.
  • Planned and implemented a behaviour management system specific to the class.

Secondary School Teacher (Years 7-12) Temporary

Marcellin College
Sydney, Australia
03.2009 - 03.2010
  • Taught various subjects including various subjects including Mathematics, English, Geography, History and Computing Studies and Art.
  • Effective classroom management through providing engaging lessons
  • Created and maintained a safe and nurturing environment at all times
  • Provided educational materials, including daily lesson plans that averaged a 90% completion rate

Science Teacher (Years 7-10) Temporary

Rose Bay Secondary College
Sydney, Australia
08.2006 - 12.2006
  • Taught Science and conducted experiments according to the NSW Secondary Education Syllabus requirements
  • Taught PE, Geography, and supporting school activities on an ad hoc basis
  • Assessed and evaluated student achievements.
  • Meeting the needs of all students and their individual needs
  • Implemented lesson plans independently for classrooms of 25–students

Teacher of Geography, History, Religion and Commerce Years 7-12 (Maternity Leave Replacement)

Marist College Kogarah
Sydney, Australia
03.2006 - 05.2006
  • Teacher of Mathematics – Years 9–12 – General Mathematics) Sport and Exercise – Year 9, Year 11 Homeroom Teacher
  • Created engaging lesson plans according to the year 7–12 NSW Secondary Education curriculum.
  • Modified lesson plans and activities to meet the individual needs of SEN students in my General Mathematics Class.
  • Implemented effective behaviour management plan that resulted in 95% completion of work and homework, reduced 'time out' and detention by 20%

Teacher of English and Drama

Sir Frank Markham
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
08.2004 - 08.2005
  • Taught years 7 & 8 mixed ability classes as well as A2 specification module, according to the National Curriculum requirements of the policy.
  • Planned lessons within the objectives of the curriculum helping to improve performance by 20% over a 12 month period.
  • Developed strong bonds of trust and empathy with challenging students to facilitate their learning process.
  • Feedback was given to parents, considering their needs and integrating it into lesson planning whenever feasible.
  • Integrated technology in teaching, extensive use of interactive whiteboards to teach various lessons

Supply Teacher

Catholic Education Office/NSW Dept of Education
Sydney, Australia, Sydney
03.2000 - 07.2004
  • I have experience as a supply teacher in both primary (K-6) and secondary (Years 7-12) schools, working across various subjects in Catholic, independent, and state educational settings.
  • Adapted teaching methods to meet changing needs of classes and individuals.
  • Used safeguarding principles to provide pastoral support and identify students requiring further support.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Macquarie University
Sydney, Australia

Graduate Diploma - Secondary Teaching

Australian Catholic University
Sydney, Australia

Certificate - Politics: An introduction

Oxford University
Oxford, UK
05.2025 - 08.2025

Public Policy Engagement

University of London
London UK
05.2025 -

Evidence Based Management

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, US
06.2025 -

Public Policy Economics

Oxford University
09.2025 -

Skills

  • Policy Research & Briefing Writing
  • Education & Social Policy Insight
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Inclusive Practice (Neurodiversity & Equity)
  • Fundamentals of the UK Constitution: Introduction to Law for Non-lawyers EU Policy and Implementation
  • Legislative Awareness & Public Affairs
  • Data & Impact Analysis
  • AI & Digital Inclusion (Policy Focus)
  • MS Office Suite, Excel and Powerpoint
  • Familiarity with Hansard, govuk resources, and policy portals





Additional Information

Born in Sydney, Australia, I have UK Pre-Settled Status-Settled (2027) and dual citizenship with Croatia (EU) and Australia.

Timeline

Public Policy Economics

Oxford University
09.2025 -

Digital Campaign Manager

Unlock Democracy
08.2025 - Current

Evidence Based Management

Carnegie Mellon University
06.2025 -

Certificate - Politics: An introduction

Oxford University
05.2025 - 08.2025

Public Policy Engagement

University of London
05.2025 -

Supply Teacher

ANZUK Education/Vibe Teaching
02.2023 - 07.2024

Teacher-K-12 Baccalaureate (Supply)

Munich International School
10.2018 - 10.2018

Teacher K-12 (Supply)

Copenhagen International School
09.2016 - 12.2016

Teacher K-12 (Supply)

Rygaards International School
09.2016 - 12.2016

Secondary School Teacher (Years 7-12) Temporary

Marcellin College
03.2009 - 03.2010

Talent Leader/Founder/ HR/DEI/Workforce Specialist

Various companies
07.2007 - 04.2025

Secondary Teacher (Years 7-12) Temporary

Waverley College
05.2007 - 10.2010

Science Teacher (Years 7-10) Temporary

Rose Bay Secondary College
08.2006 - 12.2006

Teacher of Geography, History, Religion and Commerce Years 7-12 (Maternity Leave Replacement)

Marist College Kogarah
03.2006 - 05.2006

Teacher of English and Drama

Sir Frank Markham
08.2004 - 08.2005

Supply Teacher

Catholic Education Office/NSW Dept of Education
03.2000 - 07.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Macquarie University

Graduate Diploma - Secondary Teaching

Australian Catholic University

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