Ben Atkin

Motivated professional with a commitment to social impact and community empowerment. Utilises strong communication and relationship-building skills to engage diverse audiences and amplify critical issues. Demonstrates strategic resourcefulness in mobilising support and contributing to effective advocacy efforts.

[email protected] 07383727025 Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6GS

Skills

Work Experience

Customer Assistant

Tesco Express

Jun 2026 — PresentCurrent

Met the demands of customers in a professional manner, catering to often complex and tailored needs
Applied critical thinking skills to offer alternative options to customers when their desired product was out of stock
Multitasked between replenishing shelves, serving customers as a cashier, and overseeing self-scan checkouts within short time intervals
Handled fresh and high-volume items with utmost care to maintain quality and ensure they reached customers in optimum condition

Political Affairs Intern

the Borgen Project

Jun 2026 — PresentCurrent

Wrote letters of support, policy briefs, and advocacy materials addressing political leaders, media, and stakeholders to amplify support for anti-poverty initiatives
Mobilised individuals and groups through engagements with various organisations; taught constituents in Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch effective strategies to engage elected officials on global poverty issues
Completed weekly trackers and goals including attending networking events, delivering presentations, and contributing to broader education, mobilising and lobbying campaigns
Assisted with fundraising efforts by creating and managing a personal campaign, successfully meeting set targets while learning non-profit resource development

Skills

Policy analysisResearch designData analysisData visualisationData managementRStudio ProgrammingCampaign managementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Powerpoint