Profile
An advanced Political Science student at the University of Edinburgh specialising in operations and quantitative research concerning aviation geopolitics and global supply logistics. Proven track record of carrying out technical data analysis with Stata, SQL, and Python, paired with practical experience in operational leadership.
Driven by Ikigai (purpose-driven action) and Kaizen (continuous improvement) to increase procedural efficiency in complex scenarios—drawing on an extensive background in global logistics (UPS), managing multiple retail sites (EUSA), and involvement in international education.
Professional Experience
Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA) Jan 2025 – Present
Entertainments and Events Assistant Jul 2026 – Present
Help run both on-site and online events and activities at university venues, ensuring high student engagement and event delivery.
[FLT] Event Management[FLT] Student Engagement[CMD] Multifunctional Team Leadership
Retail Team Leader Aug 2025 – Present
Supervise retail operations at the main university campuses and ensure high standards are maintained across operations, inventory management, and customer service. Deal with complex staff and customer matters using flexible, anticipatory leadership and conflict-resolution strategies.
[OPS] Retail Operations[FLT] Inventory Management[CMD] Conflict Resolution[CMD] Team Leadership
Venue Operations Team Aug 2025 – Sep 2025
Provided on-site assistance concerning venue operations, paying special attention to customer service and the coordination of events during peak intake periods.
[OPS] Venue Operations[CMD] Stakeholder Engagement[SYS] Customer Care
Retail Team Member Jan 2025 – Aug 2025
Supported retail operations, inventory replenishment, and customer service standards across campus retail locations.
[OPS] Retail Operations[FLT] SOP Compliance[SYS] Customer Care
UPS Supply Chain Solutions Nov 2024 – Feb 2026
Administrative Clerk
Managed complex logistics operations and parcel handling at the Edinburgh fulfilment centre, keeping data and systems accurate. Cooperated closely with drivers, warehouse operators, and appropriate stakeholders to improve fulfilment routes and decrease operational waste.
[OPS] Logistics Optimisation[OPS] Fulfilment Operations[DATA] Data Integrity[OPS] Lean Methodologies
Lumi (EdTech Startup) Oct 2023 – Mar 2024
Co-Founder & Technical Lead
Led web development and prompt-engineering projects so non-technical users could learn and access AI tools more easily. Designed the entire range of educational modules with a focus on AI literacy and user experience, then developed and delivered them.
[SYS] Web Development[SYS] Prompt Engineering[SYS] AI Literacy[SYS] Educational Design
Camp Taiwan (New Taipei City, Taiwan) Jul 2021 – Aug 2024
Camp Counsellor (Seasonal)
Planned and led structured outdoor education activities for children ages 7–15 to help them build teamwork, cross-cultural communication, and leadership skills. Prioritised ecological safety and student well-being across a variety of outdoor settings, leading to high engagement and personal development.
[SYS] Outdoor Education[CMD] Team Leadership[COM] Cross-Cultural Communication[FLT] Risk Management
British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei (Taipei, Taiwan) Jan 2022 – Mar 2022
Intern
Supported UK-Taiwan trade relations and business diplomacy by conducting thorough industry research and providing services to members. Facilitated organized networking events for member companies to meet and establish international business relationships.
[COM] Trade Relations[COM] Business Diplomacy[SYS] Industry Research[CMD] Stakeholder Engagement
Education
University of Edinburgh (Edinburgh, UK) 2022 – May 2027 (Expected)
MA (Hons) Political Science
Level: Honours Level (SCQF Level 10).
Quantitative Focus: Key coursework in Political Data Analysis, Statistics for Social Science, and Stata.
Research Phase: Investigating aviation air power and strategic geopolitics through computational methods.
Quantitative Focus: Key coursework in Political Data Analysis, Statistics for Social Science, and Stata.
Research Phase: Investigating aviation air power and strategic geopolitics through computational methods.
[DATA] Political Data Analysis[DATA] Statistics for Social Science[DATA] Stata[FLT] Aviation Geopolitics
Dominican International School Taipei (Taipei, Taiwan) 2013 – 2021
High School Diploma
Standing: SCQF Level 7 / Advanced Higher Equivalent.
Advanced Placement (AP): Chinese, Biology, Physics, Statistics, and Computer Science.
Advanced Placement (AP): Chinese, Biology, Physics, Statistics, and Computer Science.
[DATA] AP Statistics[COM] AP Computer Science[SYS] AP Physics[OPS] AP Biology[SYS] AP Chinese
Certifications, Projects & Volunteering
Street Assist Edinburgh & GoodSAM Apr 2023 – Present
Frontline First Responder rendering essential first-line assistance and emergency
first aid (including CPR/AED/BLS) in Edinburgh's nightlife area,
addressing welfare and safety issues in stressful situations from April 2023 onwards.
[CMD] First Aid (CPR/AED/BLS)[CMD] Crisis Response[FLT] Emergency Welfare[SYS] Frontline First Responder
LEAPS (Lothians Equal Access Programme) Oct 2023 – Present
Student Volunteer and Advocate leading discussion sessions for students in the Lothian
area in S3 to S6 on issues related to the transition to university and academic preparation,
promoting access to higher education.
[CMD] Academic Advocacy[SYS] Higher Education Access[SYS] Student Mentorship
Compliance & Security (PVG Scheme)
Actively participates in the PVG scheme and strictly follows relevant procedural safety
and legal requirements when working with vulnerable groups (children and protected adults).
[SYS] Active PVG Scheme Member[SYS] Children & Protected Adults[SYS] Procedural Safety