Sophia Dillon

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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

September 2014 July 2016, University of Manchester,
expected First Class Honours in LLB Law
Modules Included:
Criminal Law
(72)

Public Law (77)

Obligations I
(68)
Obligations II
(70)
Property I (69)
Property II (65)

Jurisprudence
(77)

EU Law (75)

Gender &
Sexuality (69)
Counter
Terrorism (70)

Technology

Dissertation*

Public
International
Law
Antitrust
Employment
Law

Work published internally within the law school as examples of

outstanding work.
Dissertation Cyber Warfare The new art of war evaluating
the impact counter-surveillance programs have on orthodox
conflict and international relations and if the ends of
systematic counter-surveillance justify the means.

September 2003 July 2010, Highgate School, London

3 A Levels:

A*: Law
A*: Modern History
A: Politics

9 GCSES:

A*: English Literature, English Language, History, Geography

A: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, ICT

PUBLICATIONS:

Id Rather Get Wet Than Be Under That Umbrella paper

evaluating the notion that transgender rights are an afterthought to
the LGBT umbrella and if transgender rights are best fulfilled to be
grouped within the LGB community.

EXPERIENCE:
April 2014 Present, Urban Outfitters excellence
programme (Manchester, UK)

The Urban Outfitters excellence program is a nationwide

talent program where successful candidates are given the
opportunity to be fast-tracked into different management
develop programs. I was selected to be fast-tracked into the
marketing development program with the opportunity to study
Law in the United Kingdom offered.
I have also been seconded to other companies such as
Ogilvy & Mather to gain a further understanding of marketing
and how agencies work with clients to develop advertising
campaigns
Continue to work as a supervisor at Urban Outfitters
Manchester part-time during my supported studies.

February 2012 March 2014, Supervisor, Urban

Outfitters (Dallas, USA)

Promoted to supervisor after working for the company for 13 months

due to my motivation to succeed. Managed a team of five people
and inspired them to achieve sales targets and provide excellent
customer service above and beyond what was expected through
analytical and creative decision-making.
Promoting and upselling to drive profit
Delegating projects based around my teams talents to advise
and sell efficiently.
I was the stores customer voice executive due to my fantastic
relationship with customers and exemplary communication
skills.

January 2011 February 2012 Sales Assistant, Urban

Outfitters (Dallas, USA)
August 2010 December 2010 Barista, Starbucks
(Dallas, USA)

FURTHER POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

2009 - Debating Society, Highgate School.

Engaged in both individual debates and as a team to discuss

and debate contentious issues such as philosophical and
political theory.
Won the annual speaking competition with a speech on
African-American sporting heroes, which was subsequently
presented to schools across London during Black History
Month
Whilst also improving my confidence and articulation, I also
gained key skills in structured and concise writing and logical
reasoning.

2008 2010 Leader of Highgate School Student

Committee.

Persuaded the college to close the gym and exercise classes

during examinations.
Worked together with other committee members to prevent a
price increase of 20% on food and drink.

2001 2007 St Johns Ambulance Cadets

Training of younger members named Badgers to ensure

smooth transition into the Cadet division.
Developed leadership skills from numerous courses and
activities focused on leadership development.
Volunteered to help and support World War II veterans, as
recognition of this I was selected from the North London St.
Johns Ambulance brigade to carry the reef to the cenotaph on
Memorial Day.

IT SKILLS:

Highly competent user of Microsoft Office.

High working knowledge of both Mac OS X and Windows
Solid understanding of networking principles and hardware.

INTERESTS:

Tennis Whilst I now only play as a hobby during my time at

school I played competitively reaching a NTRP level of 5.9
Running I run half marathons, including the Great North
Run annually, currently pushing for a personal best of an
under 60 minute 10 mile run.
Blogging Contributed to sites such as CultofMac in relation
to Intellectual Property regarding Apple Samsung patent
litigation. I have also blogged about information security and
the socio-political consequences of mass-surveillance and
issues surrounding gender, sexuality and culture.

1 References available on request