About me

I am a motivated, adaptable and responsible graduate seeking an entry-level position in advertising, which will utilise the organisational and communication skills developed during university.

My reliability, communication skills, responsibility and friendly nature are assets I would bring to the work. I have experience in project and events management and strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently and use my own initiative. I also have the ability to prioritise whilst under pressure meeting tight deadlines.

Skills

KEY SKILLS, Computing Skills: I possess ECDL qualifications and am proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Windows and Office including Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint. I have used global information systems (GIS), SPSS statistics software, & have advanced skills in pro desktop and Google sketchup., Planning and Organisation: My biggest test of organisation & planning was completing my dissertation. It required months of in-depth research, compressing information and finally presenting it to a high standard within a defined time frame., Time Management and Self-Motivation: I have gained extensive time management skills from the successful balance between university studies, being assistant manager of a bar, promotion work and sporting commitments, and also the motivation required to perform all these tasks.

Sector Experience

M&C Saatchi and Lida; Intern July 2012, Responsibilities: Primary and secondary research across a broad range of clients; compiling research on competitor pricing strategies, advertising strategies, competitor services, social media analysis, mobile phone application analysis and analysing potential consumer markets through bespoke events. All the data compiled was analysed and presented to the client’s specifications through Excel, PowerPoint and Word documents. Responsibilities also included the presentation of the finalised documents to the research team with appropriate advertising solutions, before submission to the client. , Student Clubber Events Manager; August 2011 - June 2012, CaterParts Market Researcher; August 2011 - September 2011

Awards

EDUCATION, The University Of Nottingham (2008 - 2011), 2:1 in Geography BA Hons, Dissertation: Buy to let housing: The socio-economic impact of studentification in Lenton., An in depth study of the socio-economic conflict between the transient student population and the local community within Lenton, referencing the local government’s housing policies and plans against the primary and secondary research collected., My dissertation was used as a primary source in the ‘CATCH - Campaign to Change Neighbourhood’ scheme by Nottingham University’s accommodation and community officer., Bromsgrove School, Worcestershire (2003-2008), A Level’s: Geography A, Business Studies A, Design Technology B, AS Level’s: World Development A, Critical Thinking B, Chemistry D, GCSE’s: 11 including 3 A*, 4 A, 3 B and 1 C

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