Daria Spence

- Advanced knowledge of the key issues that have regulated social, economic and political transitions in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia.
- Ability to analyse and critically evaluate key social science approaches and concepts in comparative analysis, focusing on societies in the region.
- Critically evaluate material from a wide range of sources and consider the different ways it can be interpreted.
- Intensive Russian language course.
- Solid understanding of the practical aspects of carrying out research.
- Ability to research and present findings clearly and coherently.

- Comprehensive knowledge of the key concepts relating to international marketing through the exploration of contemporary issues that affect businesses and management across borders.
- Critical awareness of the nature and processes of managing and leading change.
- Comprehension of fundamental, contemporary strategic theories and concepts.
- Ability to critically analyse potential strategies, as to their suitability and applicability given commercial conditions.

I started my role as a Junior Researcher in the office of a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) and worked my way through the ranks to become Head of Office.

My role involved:
- Analysing, evaluating and interpreting data and statistics.
- Preparing and delivering regular briefings on policy issues.
- Responding to all incoming correspondence while professionally managing each inquiry within agreed timescales.
- Responsible for drafting parliamentary speeches and questions for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP).
- Drafting written correspondence for a member of the Scottish Parliament.
- Responsible for the content, monitoring and promotion on social media in line with the aims of the MSP.
- Assisting with organisation of events and meetings.
- Coordinating, tracking and monitoring the handling of inquiries and ensuring they are dealt with in a timely and professional manner.