Jamie Barr

First-Class MSc Occupational & Organisational Psychology graduate with experience applying behavioural insight, research and data analysis to understand people, performance and change. Experienced in working with diverse stakeholders, managing competing priorities, resolving conflict and designing evidence-based interventions. Particularly interested in organisational transformation, change management, workforce strategy and employee experience, with a strong interest in using people-focused insight to solve business problems.

Seeking an entry-level consulting, business change or people transformation role.

Administrative Assistant - Abil Office Solutions - Sunninghill

(2021-09)

• Managed and maintained confidential business records and databases, ensuring accuracy across high-volume administrative processes and supporting effective day-to-day business operations.
• Coordinated multiple concurrent priorities across internal and external stakeholders, balancing competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and service quality.
• Built and maintained working relationships with vendors and external stakeholders, contributing to smooth operational delivery.

Camp Counselor (Music & Musical Theatre) - Timber Lake Camp - Shandaken, NY

(2023 - 2026)

• Led rehearsals and performances for a 30-member ensemble across three summer programmes, coordinating individual development alongside group performance objectives.
• Resolved conflict and influenced outcomes without formal authority, using active listening and calm, diplomatic mediation — including support for individuals with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
• Built a safe, creative environment for collaboration and skill development, delivering instruction in musicianship, ear training, theory and instrumental technique.

Teaching Assistant - Thomas Knyvett College - Ashford, Surrey

(2024-12 - 2025-07)

• Designed and delivered targeted interventions using behavioural and performance data to identify individual needs, adapt interventions and monitor outcomes.
• Applied evidence-based behaviour-change techniques, including positive reinforcement, to support socially acceptable behaviour and sustained improvement.
• Communicated regularly with families and staff to align on progress and next steps, translating data-driven insight into practical action.

Hospitality & Customer Service - The Gosling, Wentworth GC, TGI Fridays - Surrey

(2019-06 - 2024-06)

• Delivered consistently high standards of guest service across high-volume, fast-paced hospitality environments, resolving complaints promptly to protect customer relationships.
• Upsold food and drink to increase daily takings, while liaising closely with kitchen and front-of-house teams to accurately meet dietary and allergy requirements.
• Adhered to health & safety and food hygiene procedures throughout, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.

MSc - Occupational & Organisational Psychology - University of Surrey (2025-09 - 2026-04)

BSc (Hons) - Criminology & Psychology - Royal Holloway, Univ. of London (2021-09 - 2024-06)

A Levels - Music, Drama, Psychology - Woking College, Surrey (2019-09 - 2021-05)

GCSEs - Thomas Knyvett College (2015-09 - 2019-07)