Charles Bowles

Head of Campaigns For G&S Constituency

Accounting / Finance

Glastonbury, Mendip District, Somerset

About Charles Bowles:

I'm a 2023 graduate from Exeter University, BA(Hons) History and Politics (2:1 Cum Laude). who has developed a sharp mind, who relishes exploring new topics to produce insight and results. Throughout my university career I found I Both enjoyed working in teams; as well as being able to act on own initiative. My extensive extra-curricular responsibilities University reflected this. As Treasurer of the Negotiation Society at Exeter University. My multiple committee roles in the Constituency of Falmouth and Truro's Liberal Democrats helped my develop both negotiation skills and an eager reflect to achieve positives outcomes, through collaborative means. Who is now seeking employment in Finance and International Development.

Experience

Membership Development Officer, Liberal Democrats Truro, and Falmouth

Helped to generate the growth and development of membership numbers. Worked on developing communication with membership via canvasing and leafleting outreach as well as organizing events such as fundraisers and co-coordinating canvasing.
Oversaw aspects of design and development for future election campaigns and offered electoral management solutions when necessary.

Provided strategic, administrative and development support by helping the PPC draft election plans as well as drafting them with Cornwall and Devon Regional Organizer.; dealt with GDPR and members’ information

Treasurer, Falmouth, and Penryn Liberal Democrats

Worked independently and within teams to mitigate some of the economic pressures on local party.
Collaborated on high priority projects with tact and strong attention to detail, such as balance budget amendments.
Increased revenue 17% over the fiscal year as well as doubling membership participation by implementing existing outreach programs that my predecessor abandoned on top of accumulating consistent monthly and quarterly donations on top of the expanded membership fees.
Turned the financial situation around within the team, from red to green in under a year, allowing us to amalgamate the branch into the wider constituency party with a positive balance.

Academic Researcher, Exeter University History Department

Worked with Professor Kristopher Allerfeldt on new perspectives on the Emmett Till Case 1955
Challenged the existing perspective on Emmett Till and analyzed the juries on the wider case trying to understand underlying causes for the juries verdict and the wider political situation of the trial.

Worked analyzing archival documentation such as letters newspapers and census to find relevant evidence and organizing notes. Conducted academic interviews and reached out to professors of other fields and universities for greater understanding of the case.

Education

In July of 2023 i graduate from Exeter University, BA(Hons) History and Politics (2:1 Cum Laude). In which i took too and found international relation surrounding conflict and political/financial discourse in the middle east the most fascinating. Leaning how to be both analytical in my approach to both quantitative and qualitative data as well as developing written and verbal communication skills for approaching academic arguments.