Career history:
September 2010 – current
Guildford People – Community publisher
Tasks included: writing editorial content for online, writing text for search engine optimisation, social networking profile management, engaging with an audience.
April 2010 – June 2010
One Little Indian Records – Digital marketing intern
Tasks included: blogging, cloud computing, working with Excel, CSS, HTML, Photoshop and ColourPic, liasing with artists and management, social networking profile management, copywriting, writing text for search engine optimisation.
March 2010
The Fly – Work experience
Tasks included: writing editorial content for online.
Voluntary experience/freelance:
Since December 2008 I have been writing voluntarily for several websites and magazines including Sonic Dice, MusicOMH, , DIY Artrocker, For Folk’s Sake and Clash Music. Tasks for these positions have included writing editorial content for online and print, liasing with press and interviewing. I have also done copywriting for businesses and I am available on a freelance basis. Go to my portfolio for more information,
Education:
Farnham University for the Creative Arts – 2007-2010
BA Honours degree in Journalism (2:2)
St. Peters Catholic Comprehensive School Sixth Form – 2005-2007
A2 English Language (C)
AS Applied Business (E)
AS Applied ICT (D)
AS General Studies (E)
AS History (C)
AS Psychology (E)
Key skills/personal qualities:
Editorial skills:
- Copywriting
- Proofreading
- Research
- Reporting
- Sub-editing
- Versatile writing
Computing skills:
- Adobe Photoshop CS4
- Cloud computing
- Content management systems
- ColourPic
- CSS
- Dreamweaver 8
- HTML
- InDesign
- Mac OS X operating system
- Microsoft Office (Including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Vista operating system
- Microsoft Windows 7 operating system
- WordPress content management system
Transferable skills:
- Strong organisation skills
- Strong time management skills
- Strong communication skills
- Self-starter
- Quick learner
- Reliable worker
- Proficient with social media
Hobbies & Interests:
As well as being a passionate music fan and avid gig-goer, I have an interest in books, film, TV, gaming and sport. My favourite sports to watch include football, rugby, cricket, tennis and Formula 1.
If you want a full version of my CV in .doc or .pdf format, e-mail me.
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