Gaia Chiara Parisi

I am a Criminology student at the University of Leicester, deeply passionate about understanding crime and its impact on society. My thesis focuses on analyzing media coverage of femicide cases in Italy. I am fluent in Italian, English, and Spanish, and I have a good knowledge of French. I have experience in research, mentoring, and event organization, and I am always looking for new opportunities to apply my skills meaningfully in the field of criminology.

My short-term goal is to complete my Bachelor of Science in Criminology with top grades and gain practical experience through internships and placements in the field of criminology. Long-term, I aspire to work in an organization dealing with public security or criminological research, contributing to the development of effective strategies to prevent crime and support victims.

WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

University of Leicester                                                                                                                                      Leicester, United Kingdom

Telephone Campaign Student Caller                                                                                                                          10/2023 – 12/2023

• Conducted outreach campaigns targeting alumni to solicit donations to support students facing university financial challenges.
• Effectively communicate the university's initiatives and impact to potential donors, resulting in increased contributions. 
• Collaborated with team members to achieve fundraising goals and contributed to the advancement of university resources for student support while providing each other constructive feedback and guidance.

University of Leicester                                                                                                                                        Leicester, United Kingdom

Peer Mentor                                                                                                                                                              09/2023 – 05/2024

•  Provided Academic Guidance including study tips, time management strategies, and resources to help students excel in their courses.

Alice Ruggles Trust                                                                                                                                           Leicester, United Kingdom

Event Support Volunteer                                                                                                                                                  10/2023 – 10/2023

• Assisted in the coordination and organisation of a conference focused on the phenomenon of stalking.
•  Managed logistical aspects including setting up spaces, handling online video calls, and ensuring smooth proceedings throughout the event.

Maurizio’s Italian Pizza and Pasta                                                                                                                    Leicester, United Kingdom

Restaurant Waitress                                                                                                                                                   02/2022 – 04/2022

• Prioritised guests' comfort and enjoyment by actively attending to customer needs and building positive rapport.
• Received customer complaints calmly and politely, guiding towards effective solutions to resolve issues and maintain excellent customer satisfaction.

&Kith                                                                                                                                                                  Leicester, United Kingdom

Café Waitress                                                                                                                                                              09/2021 – 12/2022

• Demonstrated exceptional listening skills, inquiring about guest satisfaction, anticipating additional needs, and promptly fulfilling ad-hoc requests.

Elisa Machi                                                                                                                                                                       Rome, Italy

Babysitter                                                                                                                                                                      09/2021 – 12/2022

• Coordinated with children with homework and assignments, proposing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Designed and implemented guided activities to promote physical and mental development.

Oratorio di Sant’Ambrogio                                                                                                                                            Milan, Italy

Volunteer Youth Worker                                                                                                                                                  06/2017 – 08/2017

• Counselled and mentored young people, utilising strong communication skills to aid and support them.
• Planned, executed, and led designated activities aimed at improving mental health and well-being, effectively communicating with participants to ensure their active participation.

Orphanage of Bjelave                                                                                                                           Sarajevo, Bosnia, and Herzegovina

Volunteer Helper                                                                                                                                                       02/2015 – 03/2015

• Conducted individual interviews to assess situations and determine actions required while nourishing excellent relationships with children and teenagers by engaging with them and addressing their individual needs through attentive listening and supportive communication.

University of Leicester                                                                                                                                                                Leicester, UK

Bachelor of Science in Criminology                                                                                                                        09/2021-07/2024(Expected)

• Relevant Coursework: Theories of Crime and Criminality (83/100), Doing Criminological Research (81/100), Investigative Psychology (72/100), Violence (75/100).
• Final Thesis: “In Media Veritas: Media Analysis of Femicide Cases And Their Representation In Italian Newspaper" 

Liceo Classico Ennio Quirino Visconti                                                                                                                                      Roma, Italy

Diploma of Higher Education: Classical High School                                                                                               09/2019-06/2021

• Final Grade: Distinction (84/100) 

Liceo Classico Tito Livio                                                                                                                                    Milan, Italy

Diploma of Higher Education: Classical High School                                                                                          09/2016-06/2019