Carolyn Hardy

Highly motivated and passionate recent graduate student seeking further experience in the realm of international governance, and research management, development, and outreach. Significant and varied experience in demographic research and communications in both professional and academic settings. I am seeking an opportunity to utilise my extensive experience in cultural heritage, sociological, and international relations research, customer service, and organisational and interpersonal skills in public cultural and arts research and development.

Volunteer

Barista

Participated in the organisation, promotion, and execution of events and stalls at the annual Fyr Bal Festival in Ephraim, Wisconsin (USA)

Assisted with store management, provided warm, professional, and knowledgeable service to all guests while managing and preparing orders. Arranged and managed catering events

Intern

Worked alongside University faculty under the University of St Andrews Research Internship Scheme to survey current students and collect demographic details of the School of Modern Languages to assess potential retention strategies and outreach programmes

Offered welcoming and comprehensive customer service while managing orders and making quick decisions

Waitress/Bartender

MSc World Heritage Management and Conservation, University College Dublin

1:1 degree classification; Achieved highest overall GPA in my MSc cohort

Interdisciplinary programme which explores and analyses heritage and conservation issues and promotes sustainable management practices

Areas of special interest include: international cultural and human rights law, globalisation and its discontents, normativity, public history, art history, intangible cultural heritage