About me

Communications specialist currently based in Reading, Berks.

Seeking employment within the communications industry in London, particularly copywriting and digital/new media public relations.

Portfolio available at: *

A hardworking, motivated individual possessing a strong passion to work in the media, having developed a range of skills in this area through a combination of internships and temporary contracts.

Skilled in languages.

Skills

High proficiency in social media, including Youtube, Facebook and Twitter, Confident in HTML coding and web design (including basic Javascript), Confident in Adobe Design packages - specifically Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks and InDesign, Confident in active sell-ins to both journalists and trade press

Sector Experience

RM Ltd. Sept 2012 - Present, eCommerce Content Editor, Update product pages with valid offers and descriptions, Design/write Buyer’s guides for both print and online, Assisting in a website audit - relevant product pages deleted/updated as necessary, Oracle Corp UK Ltd. Nov 2011 - June 2012, Internal Comms Analyst, Performed comms survey for UK/IE Bus Ops Dept in an ongoing communications improvement project, Responsible for HTML coding and print design where required in Internal Comms team, Action on Hearing Loss April 2011 - June 2011, Interim PR Officer, Various companies Aug 2010 - March 2011, Media relations/public affairs internships

Awards

NCTJ Diploma in Journalism Sept 2010 - Present, A in Public Affairs, C in Production Journalism, University of Kent Sept 2006 - Aug 2010, DipHE (NQF Level 5) in English Language and French including a year abroad in Poitiers, France, St. Catherine's School, Bramley 1998 - 2005, A Levels in Business Studies, French and Spanish, 10 GCSEs A* - B including Maths, English and Italian