David Palmer

• Exceptional and proven interpersonal / communication skills, pioneering initiative and diligence. 
• Experiences show I excel at strategically maximising results by analysing past approaches, applying evidence and critical thinking, and leading with fresh visions of the most efficient way to achieve the best outcomes.
• Passionate about sustainability, fundraising, effective and creative communication, the importance of interpersonal relationships, the charity sector and any work that enables me to make a difference, but excited for any opportunities to use and develop my skills.

International Outreach Coordinator, Durham - University Christian Union

October - June 2024

• Innovated 6 large cross-cultural events from scratch, each with 300-600% attendance growth compared to previous events while resourcefully keeping strict budgets.
• Leader of 150 volunteers to strategise, promote and execute these events. 
• Strategic advertising and social media management - boosted average video viewership 730% for one of the four student organisation’s social medias I managed.
• Public speaking - presented to audiences from 20 to 1,100.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills - many university friendships began after warmly engaging strangers in conversation for street surveys or sharing invitations.
• Managed community partnerships - to ensure maximal stakeholder support.

Climate Impact Intern, Geneva - Peak365 Carbon Offsetting

July - August 2023

• Team player - collaborated with founders in client communications, bolstered company credibility through research and writing, and contributed my GIS and videography skills.
• Took initiative noticing an opportunity that resulted in immediate company action. 

Research Assistant,  Cambridge - Relational Peacebuilding Initiative

June - July of 2020 and 2021

• Researched producing two papers informing peacebuilding policy recommendations. 
• Credited for research contributions in CEO Michael Schluter's 2022 book, "No Other Way to Peace in Korea? A Practical Path to Reunification".

Data Analyst,  Cambridge - Amazon

October 2019 - June 2020

• Attention to detail led to soon being entrusted to oversee accuracy of my team’s work.
• Exceeded expectations designing an improved workflow to enhance team efficiency 15%

Summer School Assistant Tutor, Cambridge - Perse School

July of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

• Reliable, diligent and trustworthy following instructions resulting in annual reselection.

Sales Assistant, Cambridge- Ellis Brigham

November 2017 - December 2018

• Quick learner of new products to achieve high sales of mountaineering gear.
• Strong customer service (and feedback) thanks to relational skills and work ethic.

Universities of Durham & of Geneva - Geography with Year Abroad (BA)

2020-2024

• 2:1 honours with modules focusing on governance of sustainability and justice issues.
• Dissertation investigated claims of natural resource management linking to terrorism in Mozambique through critical study of competing narratives and SPSS statistical analysis.
• Rigorous methodology showed research skills surpassing expectations for undergraduate level according to feedback as well as my passion for applying critical thinking in pursuit of truth.
• Software proficiency - learnt SPSS, ArcGIS and R for university research projects such as GIS analysis of Geneva’s green space accessibility, exploring Rotterdam’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, and evaluating social media’s impact on moral preferences.
• Podcast and film making - won Durham’s 2023 BFI Year-Abroaders Film Competition and presented my short film on climate change at the Durham “Exploring Risk” Film Festival.

Perse Sixth Form, Cambridge

A-Levels 2019

• Geography (A*), French (A), Mathematics (A)
• Community leadership prize awarded for outstanding impact on school culture.
• Scholarship for extra curricular engagement (nominated as prefect, charity committee VP, many mentoring/ tutoring schemes, anti-bullying rep, music, sport, volunteering.)