Education
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2020 - 2020
University Clermont Auvergne
Master’s Degree in Economics of Development, specialization Development Economics
- Graduated Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 1.48 (1 to 4 Scale: 1 = Highest, 4 = Lowest) - Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) Scholarship
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2018 - 2020
Palacký University Olomouc
Master’s Degree in International Development Studies
- Graduated Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 1.48 (1 to 4 Scale: 1 = Highest, 4 = Lowest) - Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) Scholarship -Thesis: FERRITY, Patrick Christopher. Mission Drift in the Middle East & North Africa: The Effect of the Financial Sustainability of Microfinance Institutions on their Depth of Outreach to the Poor. Olomouc, 2020. diplomová práce (Mgr.). UNIVERZITA PALACKÉHO V OLOMOUCI. PÅ™ÃrodovÄ›decká fakulta
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2018 - 2020
University of Pavia
Master's Degree in Global Development Policy
- Graduated Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 1.48 (1 to 4 Scale: 1 = Highest, 4 = Lowest) - Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) Scholarship
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2013 - 2014
Lumière University Lyon II
Integrated Studies Diploma in Anthropology and Sociology
- Mention Assez Bien - Grade Point Average (GPA): 13.16/20 (60 Credits)
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2011 - 2015
University College Dublin
BA (Hons) International Economics & Politics
- 2:1 (Upper Second-Class Honours), Grade Point Average (GPA): 3.40/4.00
Experience
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2022 - 2023
Liceo Pino Verde
Economics & Mathematics Teacher - International Baccalaureate
• Delivered an advanced IB curriculum in mathematics and economics to over 200 middle years students under time-pressure constraints.
• Pioneered a five-person committee to improve pastoral support capacity for 50 struggling students. Conceived empathetic welfare policies whilst championing communicative-based classroom instruction.
• Created innovative, inquiry-based assessments focused on evaluating student progress to maximise learning and address knowledge gaps, decreasing student fail rate by 20%. -
2021 - 2021
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism
Court Reporter
• Collaborated with a nationwide 30-person team, conducting an unprecedented analysis of 550 possession courts to evaluate the effect of the pandemic on housing.
• Investigated five times the average number of cases and covered six courts across London. Tirelessly arranged countless follow-up interviews with legal stakeholders.
• Instituted the highest standards of fact-checking in data entry of 115 cases, using Excel for rigorous data analysis to produce investigation top lines. -
2020 - 2021
Les Éditions de la Gazette - VH Magazine
Journalist
• Produced rejuvenated content on lifestyle news stories across diverse multimedia (audio, photographic, video, print), expanding readership to over 25,000.
• Mastered concise drafting and editing skills by reviewing hundreds of articles each month, increasing our journalistic freelance base by 10%.
• Ensured all content for publication on over ten web platforms followed a clear communication style with impeccable grammar through proficient web design. -
2020 - 2020
LASAARE Institute - Hassan II University of Casablanca
Econometric Research Analyst
• Spearheaded a 6-month project gathering raw data for constructing quantitative econometric research on micro‑finance institutions across ten Middle East and North African countries.
• Analysed and strengthened the ability of 50 micro‑finance institutions (all with over 60,000 borrowers) to comply with financial controls and regulations.
• Coordinated project management to develop financial sustainability strategies for over 50 microfinance institutions. Advocated for increased financial outreach to beneficiaries below the poverty line through performance-based benchmarks. -
2018 - 2019
Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) - Irish Aid
Community Development & Education Specialist
• Established the community development team for a 3-year inclusive education project across seven districts with a budget of €12.7 million.
• Designed technical training for over 800 community leaders across 52 sub‑counties to provide the necessary tools to combat gender‑based violence.
• Invented abuse reporting pathways through 7 Child Protection Committees made up of diverse stakeholders to streamline the processing of cases, increasing prosecution rates by 5%. -
2016 - 2018
Merchants Quay Ireland: Homeless & Addiction Services
Donor Relations & Communications Officer
• Designed creative fundraising strategies, including direct mail and digital fundraising, to increase revenues. Our small team raised €3,87 million in 2017.
• Supervised a three-person team for revenue processing and customer relationship management (CRM) reporting (over 1,500 monthly donations) to validate revenue benchmarks (€250,000).
• Cultivated and consolidated over 100 essential corporate and community partnerships (personally raised over €100,000 from these sources).