Christie Peel

Analytical and conscientious MA Global Development graduate with a First Class BA (Hons) in Politics and experience across administration, research, customer service and operational support. I am naturally drawn to work that requires accuracy, organisation and problem-solving. Across academic and professional roles, I have developed experience maintaining accurate records, supporting financial and administrative processes, communicating with customers and suppliers and working collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes.

I am motivated by public service and am looking to begin my career in local government, where I can help deliver efficient, accountable, and high-quality services to residents.

Business Support Assistant (Part-Time) - Katie Cole Ltd Specialist Boat Builders

(2025-01)

Providing flexible administrative and operational support within a specialist boat-building business.

• Process purchase and sales records, maintain spreadsheets and organise financial documentation.
• Identified and corrected discrepancies between purchase paperwork and spreadsheet records before submission to external accountants
• Support the company's transition to a limited company by updating supplier records and communicating changes to company details.
• Liaise with suppliers by telephone and email to resolve administrative queries and maintain accurate records
• Reorganise specialist stock and improve inventory systems, making components easier to locate and reducing wasted time.

Content & Research Placement - The Up-Cycled Cloth Collective

(2024-05 - 2024-09)

• Proofread and edited monthly publications to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Conducted independent research analysing a global online community of over 280,000 members.
• Produced an analytical report identifying opportunities to improve organisational processes
• Managed research data in accordance with GDPR and university ethical requirements.

Research Coordinator - Course Module - University of East Anglia

(2023-01 - 2023-06)

Warm this Winter Campaign

• Coordinated research activities and maintained project documentation
• Produced research summaries and briefs to support campaign planning
• Organised communications across the research team and acted as the main point of contact.
• Conducted public engagement activities contributing to successful campaign outcomes.

Bar & Events Team Member (Term-Time Staff) - UEA Students' Union

(2022-02 - 2024-07)

• Delivered excellent customer service within a busy events environment.
• Trained new colleagues in till procedures, cash handling and customer service.
• Responded calmly and professionally to challenging situations, including vulnerable or intoxicated customers.
• Worked collaboratively within large teams while maintaining high operational standards.

Watersports Instructor - Ocean Elements & Royal Corinthian Yacht Club - Greece and UK

(2019)

• Deliver sailing instruction to children and adults with a wide range of abilities.
• Adapt communication and teaching methods to support individual learning needs.
• Continuously assess risk and make informed decisions to maintain participant safety
• Build positive relationships with participants, parents and club members.

Marine Retail & Event Support (Seasonal) - The Wet Works Chandlery

(2021-06 - 2022-08)

• Assisted with retail operations, stock organisation and customer service within a specialist marine chandlery.
• Supported deliveries and the day-to-day running of the business, including online order processes, packaging and delivery.

Event Support - East Coast Kit, Zhik UK

(2023-10 - 2024-03)

• Represented premium marine brands at national and international boat shows.
• Provided product advice and customer support within a fast-paced event environment.

MA - Global Development - University of East Anglia (2024 - 2025)

BA (Hons) - Politics - University of East Anglia (2019 - 2023)

International Baccalaureate Diploma - Anglo European School (2016 - 2018)

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