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
Writing honed as youth journalist for New Marlborough 5 Village News
Leadership as 2019 Boys State Governor MA
Knowledge of Farm-to-table movement and culture
Digital skills harnessed as Sheffield Historic Society Intern
Performance prowess as actor at Lenox Shakespeare & Co
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