Samuel Howard
Bulkington,Warwickshire
Summary
Punctilious graduate with expertise in International Relations and Politics. Excels in organisation, communication and problem-solving. Eager to apply knowledge acquired through formal education to gain practical experience. Intellectually curious; always open to differing perspectives and ideas. Has experience in public affairs: coordinated events, arranged meetings with key stakeholders and devised informational messages to promote initiatives and influence target audiences.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Online Tutor
Varsity Tutors
Remote
07.2022 - Current
- Confidently built rapport with students, parents and carers, providing updates through regular email correspondence.
- Taught one-to-one classes to two students weekly, focusing on the A Level Government and Politics curriculum.
- Expertly navigate online learning tools to create accessible, engaging and interactive lesson plans.
- Tailored tutoring to suit individual competencies, enabling suitably paced academic progression.
- Taught students remotely through live video sessions.
- Updated records and progress reporting to enhance accountability.
Public Affairs and Communications Associate
Critical Minerals Association
London/remote
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Monitored, analysed and briefed on legislative procedures and political developments across Westminster and the devolved administrations.
- Identified key political stakeholders relevant to the organisation and maintained a database of contacts to ensure continued influence and impact.
- Prepared senior leaders for Select Committee hearings.
- Oversaw drafting of post-event communications such as articles and social media posts.
- Drafted a report for the Ministry of Defence on critical mineral stockpiling.
- Organised events for foreign dignitaries such as HE the President of Zambia.
- Briefed the US Embassy in London on UK critical mineral policy.
- Utilised a personal political network established in the course of employment to ensure the continued functioning of the organisation's All-Party Parliamentary Group.
- Provided the Secretariat function to the organisation's All-Party Parliamentary Group.
- Drafted and submitted written evidence to Select Committees, subsequently leading to senior leaders being called to give evidence.
Constituency Office Intern
Mark Pawsey MP
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Aided in the drafting of documents by proofreading for errors, correcting formatting and verifying factual information.
- Engaged in general media and communications work.
- Supported completion of casework through written correspondence with constituents.
- Assisted successful on-time completion of a report to buttress the MP's campaign to reinstate accident and emergency unit within the constituency.
- Facilitated smooth running of meetings by ensuring thorough and efficient preparation and providing a hospitable environment for visitors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations and Politics
University of Lincoln
Lincoln 09.2019 - 06.2022
A-Levels - Law, History and Film
King Edward VI College
Nuneaton 09.2017 - 06.2019
GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, History, RE, PE, Science (Double Award)
The George Eliot School
Nuneaton 05.2016 - 06.2017
Skills
- Public Affairs
- Networking
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Self-motivation
- Teamwork
- Efficacious time-management
- Computer literacy
Hobbies/Interests
- Running
- Weightlifting
- Political philosophy
- Political campaigning
- International affairs
- Reading
- Science fiction
References
Dr Ben Kisby
Senior Lecturer/Programme Leader School of Social and Political
Sciences, University of Lincoln
Email: bkisby@lincoln.ac.uk
Tel: 01522 88 6192
Jeff Townsend
Founder Critical Minerals Association and Critical Minerals International Alliance
Email: jeff@criticalmineral.org
Tel: 07766 241059
Cllr Yousef Dahmash
Senior Parliamentary Assistant and Office Manager
Email: cllrdahmash@warwickshire.gov
.uk
Tel: 07769 916990
Timeline
Public Affairs and Communications Associate
Critical Minerals Association
10.2022 - 08.2023
Online Tutor
Varsity Tutors
07.2022 - Current
Constituency Office Intern
Mark Pawsey MP
06.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations and Politics
University of Lincoln
09.2019 - 06.2022
A-Levels - Law, History and Film
King Edward VI College
09.2017 - 06.2019
GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, History, RE, PE, Science (Double Award)
The George Eliot School
05.2016 - 06.2017
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