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I'm Declan Dabarp, a recent graduate with a BA in Journalism and Honours History and an MA in European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies. I specialize in interdisciplinary policy research and in turning complex topics into clear, accessible stories for public audiences. I thrive in collaborative settings, bridging academia and media to inform and engage stakeholders. My strengths include research, copy-editing, building relationships, and generating actionable content for events, briefs, and broadcasts.…I'm Declan Dabarp, a recent graduate with a BA in Journalism and Honours History and an MA in European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies. I specialize in interdisciplinary policy research and in turning complex topics into clear, accessible stories for public audiences. I thrive in collaborative settings, bridging academia and media to inform and engage stakeholders. My strengths include research, copy-editing, building relationships, and generating actionable content for events, briefs, and broadcasts.

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I'm Declan Dabarp, a recent graduate with a BA in Journalism and Honours History and an MA in European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies. I specialize in interdisciplinary policy research and in turning complex topics into clear, accessible stories for public audiences. I thrive in collaborative settings, bridging academia and media to inform and engage stakeholders. My strengths include research, copy-editing, building relationships, and generating actionable content for events, briefs, and broadcasts.…I'm Declan Dabarp, a recent graduate with a BA in Journalism and Honours History and an MA in European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies. I specialize in interdisciplinary policy research and in turning complex topics into clear, accessible stories for public audiences. I thrive in collaborative settings, bridging academia and media to inform and engage stakeholders. My strengths include research, copy-editing, building relationships, and generating actionable content for events, briefs, and broadcasts.

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I’m Declan Dabarp, a recent graduate with a BA in Journalism and Honours History and an MA in European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies. I specialize in interdisciplinary policy research and in turning complex topics into clear, accessible stories for public audiences.

I thrive in collaborative settings, bridging academia and media to inform and engage stakeholders. My strengths include research, copy-editing, building relationships, and generating actionable content for events, briefs, and broadcasts.

Skills

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Italian

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French

Beginner

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Communications Manager at Eastern Europe and Transatlantic Network, Carleton University

September 1, 2024 - Present

Created and maintained communications materials; coordinated with academic experts and stakeholders; built networks and led events and outreach across Canada, Europe, and Central Asia.

Research Assistant at Philately in Troubled Times, Carleton University

September 1, 2024 - Present

Created a database of first historical stamps from Central and Southern Europe and Northern and Southern Africa; interpreted historical political legislation and motivations to support data interpretation and briefing materials.

Video Reporter (Intern) at Global News Parliamentary Bureau

September 1, 2023 - Present

Facilitated workshops and class discussions in an academic environment to achieve course goals; supported newsroom tasks and contributed to briefing materials.

Teaching Assistant at Carleton University

September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025

Completed administrative tasks for academic courses, including marking, class scheduling, and note-taking; built relationships with students to ensure needs were met and supported course delivery.

Customer Experience Associate at TD Bank

February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2023

Assisted customers with day-to-day banking needs and administrative tasks; analyzed customer profiles and spending trends to help improve financial health and meet goals.

Customer Experience Associate at World Exchange Plaza, TD Bank

February 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023

Supported customers with day-to-day banking needs; analyzed customer profiles and spending trends; asked probing questions to identify ways to improve financial health; assisted in onboarding new colleagues and day-to-day operations to ensure team success.