Diana Nagle
Summary
2023/24 SPIRE Scholarship recipient. Currently looking to pursue a 2024 Summer Internship. Masters student studying International Political Economy in University College Dublin, with a BSc in Politics& International Relations & Social Justice, with a structured elective in the field of Law. Passionate about pursuing issues of Development and Global Injustices.
Open to collaborating on research roles in relevant fields.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University College Dublin
Dublin
12.2023 - Current
- Teaching assistant for module of Global Development (deep exploration of climate change and sustainable practices).
- engage scholarly discussion with peers on best practices in teaching and learning in the module
- engage in a scholarly critique of teaching performance in supporting student learning
Academic Tutor
University College Dublin
09.2023 - Current
- Provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to explore and apply concepts and skills introduced in class.
- Responsible for grading responsibilities of final module assessments.
- Developed lesson plans, activities, and assignments to help reinforce concepts taught in class.
Human Resource Intern
Cognet
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Work with HR Manager & Resource recruitment department to Conduct Global Recruitment
- Live recruitment and staffing assignments
- Handle end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, joining formalities, and final feedback
Senior Caller
University College Dublin
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Successfully fundraised over 8,500 E since beginning with the foundation
- Learned key negotiation and objection handling skills through successfully gaining donations for the scholarship fund
- Improved tone and learned the implementation of proper etiquette of speaking in a professional manor with UCD alumni
Policy & Research Intern
Anne O'Sullivan Centre
Dublin
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Drafted submissions to ensure the rights of people who are deafblind are included in national policy and strategy
- Wrote and heavily researched a policy submission to the government on the review of the Irish Equality Acts
- Undertook research to assist the organization to gain a better understanding of the needs of people that are deafblind internationally, this involved qualitive research of different case studies
- Attended meetings as a representative on behalf of the centre, communicating in a professional and apt manor
Youth Ambassador
The One Campaign
Dublin
01.2017 - 09.2019
- This role involved lobbying of high-profile politicians including, prime ministers and senior government officials (in an Irish and EU Setting) Training in advocacy included: Researched specific topics e.g
- Poverty is Sexist' campaign so that such information could be added to scripts, and social media networks surrounding lobbying of officials on our policy goals
- Outcomes: One Campaign was Trending on Twitter on our European Advocacy Trip to Brussels
- Liaised with management staff of The One Campaign to create new and lucrative campaigns creating lobbying opportunities
- This came in the form of meetings with different YAs across Europe and having input to come up with ideas for new campaign strategies
- Worked on answering questions, pointing out important features that could be adjusted within the campaign and offering various different ideas for media stunts to educate public members and government officials on our lobbying goals.
Journalist Assistant
The Kerry man
Tralee
04.2017 - 05.2017
- Achieved in getting two articles researched and published within my time work shadowing in the media outlet, The skills I developed here were: Researched and developed newspaper articles within a strict time frame
- One of these articles involved researching a play that was being put on in the local theatre and interviewing workers at the theatre to add to my piece
- Apt communication between work colleagues and editor to ensure quality content within written articles
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Education
Master of Arts - International Political Economy
University College Dublin
Dublin05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Politics, International Relations & Social Justice
University Collee Dublin
Dublin09.2023
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal Communication skills( native English speaker)
- Proficiency to manage several projects simultaneously
- Extensive experience of presenting subject matter areas to an audience
- Development of Campaign Strategies
- Drafting of large policy documents
- Lobbying of MEPs
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University College Dublin
12.2023 - Current
Academic Tutor
University College Dublin
09.2023 - Current
Human Resource Intern
Cognet
02.2023 - 05.2023
Senior Caller
University College Dublin
01.2022 - 05.2023
Policy & Research Intern
Anne O'Sullivan Centre
09.2021 - 01.2022
Journalist Assistant
The Kerry man
04.2017 - 05.2017
Youth Ambassador
The One Campaign
01.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Arts - International Political Economy
University College Dublin
Bachelor of Science - Politics, International Relations & Social Justice
University Collee Dublin