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How has your career developed since graduating from ¿ì»îÓ°Ôº, and what is your current job role? (could you provide a brief list of notable positions)

Having completed my Undergraduate degree at ¿ì»îÓ°Ôº in 2016 I subsequently completed a Masters’ in Marketing Management at the University of Chester. After this I went on to work as an Assistant Team Director for the UK’s largest corporate event, the UK Challenge, and followed this by becoming an operations and marketing executive for Inspire Alpine an international trekking company.

Due to Covid-19 I lost my job in Marketing, however, I volunteered my time directing the Marketing operations of Real Ice, which was initially a volunteer group aiming to reclaim Arctic sea ice. As a volunteer, I led the company from being one that was relatively unknown, even in a local capacity, to one that was broadcast worldwide through publications like Forbes, The New York Times, and the For Tomorrow program. I subsequently became the company’s Director of Marketing when the company was incorporated in January 2022.

I have since become a PR and Stakeholder engagement consultant, by virtue of my success in these matters whilst working at Real Ice.

Why did you choose to study at Bangor Business School?

I have lived in North Wales my entire life, and I absolutely love the outdoors and consequently this region. Having a university whose business school is held in such high regard on my doorstep meant that there was not really a question as to where I would attend.

How has your degree and experiences at Bangor Business School influenced your career/life?

Attending ¿ì»îÓ°Ôº has significantly influenced my career. The reason I began to work with Real Ice is because of the network I built whilst at the university. This in-turn means that I have connected with significant figures in both politics and media. My experiences at the University allowed me to grow and gain confidence, which means that I am comfortable talking to and working with senior stakeholders, something I would only have dreamt of before attending ¿ì»îÓ°Ôº.

What advice would you give to students studying in the Bangor Business School? Ask for help if you need it.

My advice for students who are attending Bangor Business School is to take every opportunity available. During my time at the university, I was given and took the opportunity for work experience in the university’s marketing department, became an intern business development manager and gained work experience at the Scottish Professional Football League.

What was the best thing about studying at Bangor Business School?

The best thing about Bangor Business schools is the opportunities you’re given to experience the theory you in practice as mentioned in the section above.

In what ways did studying in the Business School enhance your employability?

Gaining a variety of work experiences at university meant that I left with a high level of employability, and skills that would allow me to immediately succeed in a variety of roles.