Online CV

Career Objective

From communicating human news stories effectively and establishing a rapport with individuals to sharing topical news with the wider student community, I enjoy the process of pitching and producing articles. The experience I have gathered in journalism, such as being a Study Abroad Blogger for the University of Leicester, interning at the Guardian to working with social enterprises like Livity, has shaped me into a reliable journalist.

Education

10/2011 - 06/2015 English BA EU, University of Leicester                        Predicted 2:1

09/2013 – 09/2014, Erasmus, University of Heidelberg

 

Relevant Experience

 09/2013 – 09/2014, Erasmus, University of Heidelberg, Germany

•  Independently researched and wrote nine academic papers totaling over 100 pages.
• Delivered ten presentations both independently and in teams on diverse topics.
• Learnt conversational German through tandem partners and visiting language exchange events.

09/2013 – 08/2014, Study Abroad Blogger, University of Leicester

• Maintained an online blog detailing my cultural experiences in Heidelberg.
• Monitored the website to respond to readers' comments and generate discussion.

8/09/2014 – 12/09/2014, and 08/2013 – 09/2013, Intern, The Guardian, London

• Wrote and researched articles to deadlines, for Society, Travel and Global Student.
• Strengthened my commercial awareness in reference to publishing and media. 

10/2012 - 05/2013 and Present, Presenter, LUSH Radio, Leicester

• Editing vox pops and radio features before and after live shows. 
• Networking with the diverse student community and keeping informed on local and national news.

10/2012 – Present, Student Ambassador, University of Leicester

•  Conducting campus tours and University Experience Days.
•  Inspiring individuals from diverse socio-economic groups to attend University.

08/2012 – 9/2012, London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Steward, Broadbase Events, London 

•  Coordinated the safe egress of thousands of spectators from the Olympic Park and Excel Centre.
• Controlled accredited access points, such as the Media and Athlete Lounge.
• Represented Games Makers by interacting with spectators and maintaining a buoyant mood.

06/2011 – 08/2012, London Community News Blogger, London360, London

• Wrote alternative and topical articles for London360, a show which aired fortnightly on the Community Channel.
• Occasionally accompanied the team on shoots and interviews.

05/2010 – 08/2012, London Editor, Spinebreakers, London

• Published book reviews online for Spinebreakers, an online teen book club founded by Penguin.
• Conducted author interviews during a literary events or prior to book launches.

08/2011 – 09/2011, Writer, LIVE magazine in Partnership with the Guardian, London

• In a team, selected to devise and create a magazine entitled ‘Deadline’ for young people.
• Independently organised interviews with successful young entrepreneurs for my feature. 
•  Mentored by experienced journalists and participated in media workshops.

09/2009 – 02/2012, Reporter, ‘Write Here Right Now’, London

• Participated in ‘Write Here Right Now’, a youth journalism initiative funded by the Department for International Development.
•  Published blogs online and generated discussion on current affairs.
• Interviewed social enterprise figures. A highlight was interviewing Sophie Tranchell, Managing Director of Divine Chocolate.

24/08/2009 – 28/08/2009,  Assistant, Netro42, London                                                      

•   Produced articles for their website Newcarnet and edited press releases into concise news reports.
• Work Shadowing: Copyrighting for Google Ad campaigns, which required using the most enticing phrases to attract customers.
• Tested online platforms for glitches and usability.
• On completing my work experience the director expressed that my time-keeping and deportment was ‘first-class’.

09/06/08 – 20/06/08, School Work Experience, HSBC, Canary Wharf, London

• Gained an insight to various aspects of the financial services industry via meeting with professionals.
•  Attended meetings where I became more aware of pertinent issues in finance.
  

Awards and Achievements

Conversational German 

•  I learned German whilst living in Heidelberg, currently taking a 'German Advanced' course.

Online Networking and Employability Leicester Award, 2013

•  Participated in a series of social media focused webinars and refined my personal brand.
  

English Certificate of Employability, 2013

•  Attended weekly workshops, where I delivered presentations and learned how to write effective job applications. 
  

Interests

•   Music festivals, German culture and fitness.

•  Attending career insight days, such as, 'Aspire to Lead 2014' hosted by PwC, which featured skills seminars on communication and personal brand.