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Garry Lee -11 Braidley Crescent, East Kilbride, G75 8FA, Phone: 07723757566,E-Mail: garryleesycamoredrive@gmail.com

Personal ProfileHighly organized and computer literate researcher, with a background in academic political study and award-

winning student journalism. Recently undertook a constituency office placement supporting the MSP for Hamilton,

Larkhall and Stonehouse. Passionate about solving problems both big and small.

Key Skills Writing/Research Offered fee waiver to study MSc European Public Policy and PSAS Award to study MLitt

Journalism on the basis of writing/research skills. Blogging account on The Huffington Post, part of the award-

winning Strathclyde Telegraph, investigative journalism experience.

Computing - Excellent computing skills (70+ wpm typing speed, research capabilities, Microsoft Office

proficient, website creation and maintenance, leaflet and flyer design, photo editing, computer

troubleshooting).

People Skills Highly developed interpersonal skills with training in dealing with aggression.

Compassionate, patient and professional approach to dealing with the public.

Organised Experience in diary management, organising events and booking rooms for clients. Works wellunder pressure and keeps to tight deadlines. Often tasked with organisational tasks in previous roles.

EducationMSc in European Public Policy - University of Strathclyde 2010-2011

BA (Hons) Social Sciences Glasgow Caledonian University 2006-2010

Continuous Professional Development NHS Lanarkshire (LearnPro)

Passes achieved in CPD Problem Solving and Decision Making, CPD Time Management, CPD Questioning

and Listening, CPD Presentation Skills, CPD Managing Effective Meetings and CPD Business Report Writing.

Additional NHS online training received in Fire Safety, Safe Information Handling, Learning DisabilityAwareness and Communication, and Dealing With Violence and Aggression.

Work History and ExperienceMedical Lab Assistant at Hairmyres Hospital (NHS BankAide) 2012-2013

This role required pinpoint accuracy in a high-pressure environment with advanced administrative skills, an

encyclopedic knowledge of tests and related information, the ability to prioritise many competing urgent tasks,

a strong work ethic and the achievement of team-focused goals.

Constituency Assistant for Christina McKelvie MSP (Work Experience) 2012

Shadowing members of staff in order to develop an understanding of the day-to-day requirements of the role.

Duties include drafting Parliamentary Motions and Questions, doing constituency-based research, developinglocal campaigns, attending surgeries, administrative support, etc.

Freelance Writing (Unpaid Work) 2011-2012

Developed writing abilities producing articles for The Huffington Post, The Guardian, STV, Chortle and a

range of other websites and independent publications.

References

Available on request.