Meet Charlie

One of our autistic Different Thinkers.

I have experience as a Retail Associate, Programme Administrator, and Junior Research Executive, supported by a master's degree. My diverse background has equipped me with strong organisational, research, communication, and customer service skills.

Autistic employees may demonstrate strengths such as:

  • attention to detail

  • accuracy

  • reliability

  • honesty

  • deep focus

  • persistence

  • pattern recognition

  • innovative problem-solving

  • evidence-based decision making‍

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Skills

  • Project management Customer service Administration

  • Teamwork

  • Multi-tasking

  • Time-management and prioritisation

  • Strong attention to detail Effective communication Stakeholder liaison

  • Critical thinking

  • Qualitative and Quantitative research

  • methods and analysis Strong initiative

  • Planning and organisation DEI knowledge

  • Microsoft Office

Work Experience

University of Reading

FEB 2023 - APR 2024 Programme Administrator

  • Oversaw two Primary PGCE programmes, helping students and academic staff with queries, and submissions

  • Organised and took minutes in meetings ranging from 2 to 100 participants

  • Maintained multiple large Excel spreadsheets documenting the students grades and placement locations

  • Improved the efficiency of the placement data collection process, reducing errors, and automating database creation

YouGov

OCT 2022 - FEB 2023 Junior Research Executive

  • Managed multiple research projects involving the design and scripting of surveys for a variety of clients looking to gain insights into the UK, and various international markets

  • Presented professional and engaging data visualisations for easy understanding of research findings

  • Ensured excellent client relations in each interaction, making sure the experience was positive and professional

  • Worked on multiple time-sensitive projects at any given time, both independently and collaboratively

Winchester Hub

OCT 2020 - DEC 2020 Volunteer

  • Supported an equine therapy charity gain regular fundraising

  • Identified as a strong presenter of information Conducted primary and desk-based research and analysis

Education

KU Leuven SEPT 2024 - AUG 2025 Master of Sociology - cum laude (with distinction)

  • Courses looking into culture, migration, inequality, decolonialism and subalternity

  • Masters thesis on the subject of neurodivergent discrimination in higher education

University of Winchester SEPT 2019 - MAY 2022 Sociology BA(Hons) - First Class

  • Courses examining ethnicity, gender, disability and public wellbeing, intersectionality, and the media, among other topics

  • Dissertation focusing on media and propaganda

Additional

  • Master’s thesis to be presented at the British Sociological Association 2026 Annual Conference

  • Took part in multiple charity fundraisers
    Committed to constant self- improvement

  • Friendly and supportive BSA member