The individual in question has always been fascinated by the world of business, specifically Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). They were an entrepreneur from a very young age and have had a range of both successful and unsuccessful businesses over the past two decades. Currently, the individual is pursuing a PhD in Management at the Birmingham Business School, with their research focusing on SMEs and their internationalization across different regions in the UK. They began their postgraduate studies in September 2021.
Prior to their PhD studies, the individual worked as a Site Manager at an NHS Test Centre in Gloucester from September 2020 to May 2022. In this role, they were responsible for site management, logistics, infrastructure, security, maintenance, and data management. Additionally, they managed food, supplies, and test kit inventory to ensure the smooth running of the test centre.
Before pursuing a PhD, the individual completed a master's degree in international business with distinction at Ulster University, from January 2020 to January 2021. They also hold a first-class honours degree in Business Management from the University of Roehampton, which they obtained from February 2016 to November 2019.
Overall, this individual has a strong academic and practical background in business, with a particular interest in SMEs and their internationalization. They have worked in management roles across a wide variety of industries, and their research will contribute to the understanding of SMEs' internationalization in the UK.