Ben Y

I am a recent graduate of Cambridge University, where I completed a Masters in International Relations in June 2013. I proofread and edit all types of document, from professional reports and presentations to CVs and academic papers, to the highest standard of written English. My academic experience combined with professional experience in the US Senate, the UK Parliament and top communications firms has given me the ability to craft a document with fluency, flair and logical rigour.

I was educated at Watford Grammar School in London before enrolling at the University of Manchester for my undergraduate degree in Politics and International Relations. Having obtained a First Class degree, I was then accepted by Cambridge University for a taught Masters course in International Relations, from which I am due to graduate in October 2013 with Distinction.My professional experience is centred on the field of public affairs, which covers lobbying and political communications. Following my undergraduate degree I interned in a top London public affairs firm, MHP Communications, before joining Lexington Communications as a Research Consultant. Writing and editing was a key part of my duties with these firms, since my work mainly involved writing to key political stakeholders and drafting reports. In addition to my public affairs experience I have completed internships in the UK Parliament and the US Senate, both roles which required extremely strong written abilities.###PersonalA main hobby throughout my higher education has been competitive debating, at which I have competed at the highest levels - in 2011 I represented Manchester at the World Universities Debating Championships. Debating demands the ability to think logically and structure an argument coherently. Another relevant hobby is writing - I have written articles and opinion pieces on current affairs for a number of publications including openDemocracy.org.###Publications, Awards & Achievements1. Articles and opinion pieces on current affairs published by openDemocracy.org, Student Direct and Manchester University Law Magazine 2. Cambridge Home and EU Scholarship Scheme (C.H.E.S.S) Award 2012 – awarded based on merit to postgraduate applicants proposed by their faculty 3. University of Manchester World and European Debating Championships Squad 2010 4. Associated Board Advanced Level in Music Performance: Cello – Grade 8 2008