Tyra Tucker
Bracknell
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in stakeholder engagement and project management, adept at fostering strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication strategies. Demonstrates proficiency in cross-cultural communication and public speaking, ensuring successful project planning and execution. Committed to leveraging skills to drive organisational success and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Ministerial Visits Manager to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Department for Work and Pensions and Home Office
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Led over 70 high-profile programmes across government, using strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and communication expertise to influence policy, shape delivery, and build public trust.
- Briefed Secretaries of State and senior leaders, managed complex relationships, and translated sensitive or technical issues into clear, actionable advice, drawing on strong writing, diplomacy, and political awareness.
- Brought together skills in leadership, problem-solving, cross-sector collaboration, and adaptability to deliver results in fast-paced, high-pressure environments-always focused on impact, clarity, and connection.
Project Leader & Executive Committee Member
Young Diplomats in London
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Led high-profile diplomatic and business events in London, working with embassies, government, and corporate sponsors to deliver impactful, protocol-compliant programmes.
- Secured funding and built long-term partnerships with commercial and public sector stakeholders, aligning sponsorship with strategic goals.
- Applied political awareness, risk management, and cross-cultural communication to navigate complex environments and deliver under pressure.
Communications Officer
Home Office
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Designed and delivered clear, strategic communications for complex policy areas, ensuring messages were accessible, inclusive, and aligned with organisational goals.
- Advised senior leaders on how to engage with diverse and sensitive audiences, using insight, empathy, and political awareness to shape tone, content, and delivery.
- Adapted quickly to fast-moving issues, using data, feedback, and stakeholder insight to refine messaging, manage risk, and improve impact across internal and external channels.
Project Officer
The Global Health Network, University of Oxford
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed multiple concurrent projects from planning through to delivery, coordinating timelines, resources, and stakeholder input to ensure outputs were delivered on time and to specification.
- Oversaw stakeholder engagement across internal teams and external partners, ensuring clear communication, alignment on objectives, and smooth delivery across geographically dispersed teams.
- Supported project reporting, risk management, and continuous improvement by tracking progress, identifying issues early, and adapting plans to maintain momentum and impact.
Workshop Coordinator
IT Learning Centre, University of Oxford
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered digital skills training to over 150 leading academics, professionals, and students, focusing on turning ideas into digital content.
- Designed and led interactive sessions on social media, website design, and digital strategy using accessible, cost-effective tools.
- Simplified complex topics such as branding, technology, and communication for diverse and tailored audiences.
- Proficient in digital platforms and tools including Canvas, PowerPoint, Word, iMovie, Excel, and various social media channels.
Book Editor and Researcher
Peer Recognized
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Edited a top-selling book about writing an impactful research paper, presenting research data visualization and creating scientific graphics for a leading scientific researcher.
- Invited by the University of Oxford lecturer in Political Economy, Dr Ria Ivandić, to teach the tips from the book to her research methods class.
- Edited over 200 pages of writing, assuring each sentence was clear, consistent, grammatically correct.
- Conducted second-hand research to ensure the book was credible for publication.
- Performed language editing to make it suitable for a tailored audience across the world.
Researcher
Hubei University and University of Derby
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Collected five years worth of data and sizable statistical information, applied the findings to evaluate the centre progression and made recommendations to the programme's head.
- Led research analysis and evaluation of Hubei University English teaching program that helped improve student satisfaction and offered data to gain more funding.
- Successfully led the competitive analysis research, which led to producing a professional-looking report with visualisation, outlining the findings and presented to management for consideration of their market position.
Education
PGDip Diplomatic Studies -
St Antony's College, University of Oxford
BA (Hons) - International Relations and Diplomacy
University of Derby
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- Cross-cultural communication
- Project planning
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Public speaking
- Communication strategy
Timeline
Senior Ministerial Visits Manager to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Department for Work and Pensions and Home Office
01.2023 - 07.2025
Project Leader & Executive Committee Member
Young Diplomats in London
01.2023 - 07.2025
Communications Officer
Home Office
01.2022 - 01.2023
Project Officer
The Global Health Network, University of Oxford
01.2021 - 01.2022
Workshop Coordinator
IT Learning Centre, University of Oxford
01.2021 - 01.2022
Book Editor and Researcher
Peer Recognized
01.2020 - 01.2022
Researcher
Hubei University and University of Derby
01.2019 - 01.2020
PGDip Diplomatic Studies -
St Antony's College, University of Oxford
BA (Hons) - International Relations and Diplomacy
University of Derby
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