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Angus Kerr

Journalist

Summary

Curious and engaged Australian-American citizen with student visa that allows for full-time employment in the Netherlands. Legal background with an interest in local & global politics, culture, podcasts and journalism.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chair & Interviewer

Room for Discussion, UvA
Amsterdam
10.2021 - Current
  • Chaired committee of 20 students to organize interviews with global leaders, CEOs, politicians, activists, journalists, and academics.
  • Managed budget of 15,000 euros to fund travel expenses for guests, social events for committee, purchasing and maintaining technology and equipment, and social media promotions
  • Organized and filmed interviews with guests including Dutch ambassador to Afghanistan, Director of Amnesty International NL, CEO of Ahold Dehaize, former Guantamano detainee and activist, Executive Board Member of the ECB and politician Caroline van der Plays, amongst others.
  • Critically interviewed former Colombian High Commissioner for Peace, EEAS managing director, CEOs, an EEAS managing director, ambassadors and academics.
  • Responsible for filmmaking and Room for Discussion podcast

Customer Relations Agent

iChoosr
Amsterdam
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Responsible for explaining technical information about solar panel equipment and installations to UK customers of Solar Together group buying scheme
  • Developed strong customer relations skills to speak with customers, ease concerns and explain complex information in a polite and engaging manner over phone and email.

News Review Officer

European Horizons Amsterdam
Amsterdam
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Planned and edited 2-3 news articles each week on complex European current affairs topics relevant to students

Secretary

Town Planning Board of New Marlborough
New Marlborough
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Participated in local public politics as secretary for the Town Planning Board
  • Responsible for documenting minutes and records from regular town planning board meetings and forums in accordance with town, state, and federal law
  • Cooperated with public officials, press, and general public to assist the creation of bylaws for the management of canabis and solar panels in town.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Honours Politics, Psychology, Law And Economics

University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, NL
08.2020 - 06.2023

High School Diploma -

Mt. Everett Regional High School
Sheffield, Ma. USA
09.2016 - 06.2020

Skills

Budgeting developed in Treasurer positions

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Timeline

Customer Relations Agent

iChoosr
01.2022 - 12.2022

Chair & Interviewer

Room for Discussion, UvA
10.2021 - Current

News Review Officer

European Horizons Amsterdam
10.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Honours Politics, Psychology, Law And Economics

University of Amsterdam
08.2020 - 06.2023

Secretary

Town Planning Board of New Marlborough
07.2019 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Mt. Everett Regional High School
09.2016 - 06.2020
Angus KerrJournalist