Idiris Abdi

History and Politics graduate (2:1) with over two years of professional experience in a fast-paced, client-facing role, alongside a voluntary political affairs internship and a strategy consulting simulation. Comfortable researching and synthesising information within short timeframes, producing clear written outputs for varied audiences, and managing multiple priorities independently. A genuine, well-informed interest in politics, business and international affairs, and motivated to build a career in strategic advisory and communications.

Political Affairs Intern (Unpaid Volunteer) - The Borgen Project - Remote

(2025-04 - 2025-10)

Voluntary, unpaid position — approximately 12 hours per week.

• Researched and produced clear, structured written outputs on an international development campaign, translating findings into content for a range of audiences.
• Tracked and monitored campaign performance against targets, testing and adjusting outreach and communications approaches based on results.
• Delivered independently in a fully remote role with minimal supervision, managing multiple work-streams and meeting deadlines.
• Built outreach relationships in support of a fundraising and awareness campaign, communicating clearly under time pressure.

Strategy Consulting Simulation - The Boston Consulting Group

(2024-09 - 2024-09)

via Forage

• Completed a structured strategy consulting simulation: conducted market research, built an analytical model, and developed a commercial recommendation for a live business challenge.
• Synthesised research findings into a clear, evidence-based recommendation within a short timeframe, presenting logically to a critical audience.

Concierge / Building Manager - Property Management

(2024-02 - 2025-12)

• First point of contact for over 100 residents, contractors and company directors, managing multiple competing priorities and building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Produce clear, accurate written reports and updates for senior management, adapting tone and detail for different audiences.
• Handle a high volume of enquiries daily, staying organised, discreet and responsive under time pressure.
• Confident self-teaching new systems and software without formal training.

International Relations - Egal Media

(2022-10 - 2022-10)

• Supported client relationship management and social media content within a professional communications environment, gaining early exposure to strategic, client-facing work.

Event Organiser - For the World (FTW)

(2022-07 - 2022-07)

• Planned and delivered a charity fundraising event from concept to delivery, building relationships with volunteers, sponsors and attendees to secure support and drive turnout.

BSc - History and Politics - City, University of London (2020-09 - 2023-06)

A Levels - History, Politics, Psychology - London Academy, Edgware (2015-09 - 2020-08)