Nathan Flynn
Maidenhead,United Kingdom
Summary
Motivated and energetic professional with strong education and experience background in International as well as domestic politics. Has extensive expertise in writing policy reports, briefing papers, and journalistic pieces about a wide range of contemporary topics.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Data-Analyst Virtual Training
Barclays
2025.03 - 2025.03
- Analysed a dataset from Barclays’ contact centres in Excel & Power BI to identify trends and improve operational efficiency.
Server & Waitstaff
Lake House Cafe
Taplow
2024.06 - 2024.09
- Ensured the optimal experience of customers by seating them, taking orders & serving dishes, all done efficiently and with a positive attitude.
- Aided in operations behind-the-scenes and behind the bar serving customers, all in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Helped introduce new employees to their roles by having them shadow me, as well as intervening to prevent mistakes.
Server
Oak and Saw Inn
Taplow
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Seated customers, served drinks and made cocktails in a dynamic and often intensive environment in which I was able to be composed and work effectively.
- Was shadowed by new employees to show them the day-to-day operations of the business and how they could most effectively carry out tasks.
Canvasser
Windsor & Maidenhead Council
Maidenhead
2019.12 - 2019.12
- Occupied a public-facing position and handed out electoral material to residents, engaging in data-driven analysis of the local area, delineating where to visit based on voting demographics.
- Engaged with other volunteers, gaining valuable insight into local governance.
Work Experience participant
UCL - University College London
London
2019.11 - 2019.11
- Engaged in International relations exercises, raising ideas and taking part in simulations modelled on current events.
- Conversed with multiple speakers including former MP's, giving me valuable insights into national political administration and policy making.
Education
Master of Arts - War, Strategy & Intelligence
Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth 2024.09 - 2025.09
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and Modern History
Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth 2021.09 - 2024.06
Skills
- Archival & open source research
- Briefing writing
- Essay writing
- Policy Report writing
- Editorial writing
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Word
- Public Speaking
- Operations Management
- Policy Research
- Foreign Affairs
- Data Analysis
References
Prof James Vaughn: jrv@aber.ac.uk & 01970 622692
Christian Burnett: 07782 324872
Timeline
Data-Analyst Virtual Training
Barclays
2025.03 - 2025.03
Master of Arts - War, Strategy & Intelligence
Aberystwyth University
2024.09 - 2025.09
Server & Waitstaff
Lake House Cafe
2024.06 - 2024.09
Server
Oak and Saw Inn
2023.06 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and Modern History
Aberystwyth University
2021.09 - 2024.06
Canvasser
Windsor & Maidenhead Council
2019.12 - 2019.12
Work Experience participant
UCL - University College London
2019.11 - 2019.11