https://taranglasson.com/
What I offer
Freelance Research
Freelance research covering brand strategy, competitor analysis, and market research. 20+ clients, 30+ projects, and 800+ hrs.
Afinity
Helping 120,000+ students apply to university with tools to decide which degree subject is right for them and perfect their application.
Project Access
Ran a mentoring charity that has helped 5,000 students from underrepresented backgrounds get into top US, UK, and EU universities via 1-1 mentorship with current students. Left operational role in Dec 2024, now an Advisor.
Experiences
Chief Mentorship Officer at Project Access
- Responsible for all operations at an international mentoring charity.
- Scaled team from 10 to over 30 members.
- Increased the number of students paired with a mentor +428% YoY.
- Increased the number of mentors recruited +180% YoY.
- International University Access Org of the Year 2024.
Chief Operating Officer at Afinity
- Reaching 120k+ students and 40k+ signups across 87 countries.
- Increased Russell Group offer rate by 2.9x and Oxbridge offer rate by 7x.
- Secured school and commercial partnerships to keep platform 100% free for students .
Freelance Researcher
- Operate as a freelance researcher through multiple agencies.
- Project highlights include conducting a competitor audit for Europe's largest renewable energy producer.
Researcher for Pancreatic Cancer UK
- Volunteer for the Pancreatic Cancer UK Research Involvement Network (RIN).
- Review fellowship and grant applications submitted by pancreatic cancer researchers as a lay (non-scientific) reviewer every month.
Advisor for OnePlanet
- Volunteered as an advisor on the OnePlanet COP28 Young Leaders Climate Action Mapping Initiative, recruited 50+ under 30-year-olds to create a database of publicly-available council sustainability plans.
- Findings presented to MPs, council CEOs, and business leaders at COP28 and in Parliament.
Mentor for The Prince's Trust
- Planned and ran weekly sessions for secondary school students as part of The Prince's Trust Mosaic Secondary School Programme.
- Sessions aimed to improve students' confidence, self-efficacy, and employability.
Parliamentary Researcher for the APPG for Future Generations
- Supported rollout of 'Future Check', helping MPs, policymakers, and the public consider the long-term impact of proposed legislation.
- Co-authored the 'Future Check' document for the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (now Act), suggesting parliamentary questions and amendments to MPs.
Co-Founder of New Hustle
- Produced planners designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs and young professionals achieve their goals.
- Sold 75 units and gained 80,000 social media and Google Ads impressions.
Sales & Operations at Amazon
- Account Manager - sourced and managed 50 strategic sellers on the EU marketplace, generating >£1M revenue.
- Shift Manager - responsible for operations of a logistics warehouse. Improved operational performance, increasing delivery success from 98.5% to 99.4%.
MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology
- Highly selective program with approx 70% of intake from the world's top 20 universities.
- Honours for finishing in top 10% of cohort.
Postgrad Law Degree from The University of Law
- Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) via the Career Changer Scholarship.
- Distinction.