Maryam Russell Francis Dickson
Summary
Politics and International Relations graduate from the University of Westminster (2:1). Experience in Consular Administration at the Egyptian Consulate, ensuring an efficient workflow within the Visa Section, managing documents and records, and translating and maintaining the Consulate's website. Also worked in Digital Media at Harrow Online, Public Sector Engagement as a Mental Health Ambassador for Basingstoke and Deane Council, and Community Leadership through leading a Youth Voice Programme. Strong written communication, Organisational, and Engagement skills, which can be utilised in Diplomatic, Media, and Local Government environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Journalist
Harrow Online
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Researched and wrote Generations in Dialogue, a series of articles exploring community themes in Harrow, including housing divides and differing education and career paths across generations
- Worked independently, taking initiative in research and writing and delivering to a high standard without close supervision
- Produced engaging, well-written content for a local news audience
- Adapted content for multimedia platforms, including podcasts and video interviews, broadening audience reach.
Administrative and Translation Assistant
Egyptian Consulate
London
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Translated the consulate's website and kept its content updated
- Organised workflow in the visa section, keeping applications and records in order
- Managed both electronic and physical filing systems for the section
- Engaged young Egyptians through youth outreach and proposed new ideas for the work
- Handled confidential documents with discretion, adhering to data protection policies.
Programme Lead
Youth Voice Programme, Basingstoke and Deane Council
Basingstoke and Deane
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Co-led a council youth voice programme, running drop-in sessions for young people to share their views on issues affecting them
- Engaged over 400 young people through drop-in sessions, giving them a regular, accessible way to be heard
- Helped plan the opening of additional social spaces for young people, based on what they said in sessions
- Worked closely with council officers to turn feedback into action, acting as a link between young people and decision-makers
Mental Health Ambassador
Basingstoke and Deane Council
Basingstoke and Deane
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported council efforts to improve access to mental health services, helping make sure facilities for a wide range of conditions were visible, available and easy to reach
- Contributed to community initiatives tackling alcohol and substance misuse, working alongside council teams
- Trained in supportive communication techniques for engaging with people experiencing mental health difficulties
- Researched a broad range of mental health conditions to build a sound evidence base for the work and to inform how support was offered
Education
BA (Hons) - Politics and International Relations
University of Westminster
London11.2026
Skills
- Article writing
- Public engagement
- Records management
- Independent research
- Political analysis
- Working to deadlines
- Workflow management
- Supportive communication
- Microsoft Office (Word)
- Microsoft Office (Excel)
- Microsoft Office (PowerPoint)
- Google Workspace
- Canva
- Social media management
- Content management
- Data protection
- Constituent relations
- General administration
Timeline
Journalist
Harrow Online
06.2025 - 08.2025
Programme Lead
Youth Voice Programme, Basingstoke and Deane Council
01.2024 - 04.2024
Administrative and Translation Assistant
Egyptian Consulate
08.2023 - 01.2025
Mental Health Ambassador
Basingstoke and Deane Council
01.2023 - 12.2023
BA (Hons) - Politics and International Relations
University of Westminster