Kristina Baklan

• Supporting the delivery of NHS clinical research intervention as a Lived Experience Researcher.
• Engaging participants effectively to ensure high-quality research processes and data integrity.
• Maintaining accurate research documentation and adhering to study protocols.
• Developing skills in clinical research methods and participant data management.

•Assisted a Professor of Business Analytics on a project optimizing Air Force sustainability, with the goal of producing a scientific publication
•Conducted independent policy and field research, gaining insight into carbon markets, emissions regulations, and operational constraints
•Built expertise in optimisation techniques and contributed to model development

•Provided day-to-day operational support to Senior Management, helping maintain smooth workflow across multiple projects.
•Contributed to the creation of clear, professional business reports and presentations tailored for client meetings.
•Used Excel to organise, sort, and summarise client data, supporting accurate reporting and internal analysis.

•Maintained high levels of efficiency while managing a fast-paced environment, sharpening attention to detail and task prioritisation.
•Built rapport with diverse customers and collaborated with team members across roles, strengthening communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
•Monitored and recorded stock levels and customer preferences, supporting decisions on inventory and service improv

•Tech Industry Research and Analysis. Conducted research on current events and developments in the tech industry, gathering and synthesizing information from various sources. This role sharpened my ability to perform thorough news and media review, stay informed on industry trends, and identify relevant insights.
•Development of Media Content. Created various formats of media materials to communic

•Project Planning and Policy Evaluation. Played an active role in setting strategic goals and overseeing project initiatives, aligning them with the charity’s mission. Reviewed the charity’s policies to ensure they supported operational goals.
•Conducted Candidate Interviews: Led interviews for roles within the marketing department, assessing candidates' qualifications and fit for the team. This

I am due to complete my MRes degree in Advanced Quantitative Methods in Social Science this September.

•Achieved consistently high academic performance in Advanced Quantitative Methods, including a Distinction in modules such as Maths and Programming and Business Analytics, demonstrating strong analytical and statistical skills.
•Proficient in R, Stata, Excel and Python for advanced data analysi

MRes in Advanced Quantitative Research in Social Science, achieving high academic performance including Distinction in modules such as Maths and Programming and Business Analytics. Proficient in R, Stata, Excel, and Python for advanced data analysis, with an independent dissertation on barriers and attitudes towards women in leadership.

Throughout my experience at the University, I developed an interest in a vast array of disciplines, including but not limited to gender and gender security, imperial and postcolonial studies, as well as British electoral politics. Successfully completed a qualitative dissertation, researching imperialism in Russia's foreign policy, employing themtatic speech analysis. Additionally, I have develope