About me

Personal Profile

I regard myself as a practically capable, ambitious graduate eager to motivated to immerse myself within the progressive Creative Industries arena.

Experienced both academically and vocationally, I seek a demanding opportunity that will utilise and further my excellent communication, organisational and creative abilities.

The Media and Creative Industries appeals to me greatly as I acknowledge that in the evolving digital era such an opportunity offers continual challenges, insight and learning.

A commercial environment allied with creative strategy and delivery represents an ideal platform to establish a challenging and rewarding career.

Education and Qualifications

University Of Central Lancashire ()

BA (Hons) Journalism: 2:1

3rd Year Dissertation: Image Consultancy: Its Influence on the broadsheet newspaper reporting of elite sport.

This industry respected 3-year degree course provided an excellent insight and practical introduction into the Journalism industry and wider media world. A wide range of modules covered topics including: Magazine, newspaper feature and news reporting writing. In addition an in depth examination of the Sociology and history of UK and World Journalism and Media Law. An introduction to digital media was also heavily endorsed with modules including Online, Radio and Television Journalism.

The degree encouraged and fostered both creative and analytical writing, with importance placed on content and accuracy. During the three years I was regularly assessed on verbal presentations, articles and essays. My final year Dissertation was a 14,000 word thesis examining the Image Consultancy industry; a hybrid medium that includes Media Management, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing and contemporary Journalism. I found the subject and its associated issues both interesting and relevant to the modern media world.

In addition to the demands of the degree I was active in contributing to the University fortnightly magazine, website and student council.

Bishop Wordsworth\\\\\\\'s Grammar School, Salisbury ()

A Levels- B B B

GCSES- 9 A*-B\\\\\\\'s

Work Experience

Rullion Computer Personnel (June to September Month Fixed Contract)

Trainee Recruitment Consultant- Permanent Division

Rullion were established in 1988 specialising in IT recruitment and are currently in the top 10 leading independent recruitment companies in the UK.

Duties including:

· Resourcing suitable professional IT candidates for a host of blue-chip clients.

· Interviewing and screening numerous candidates via telephone throughout the day.

· Recording data and reports onto spreadsheets and databases.

· Meeting and greeting Senior Project Managers before face-to-face screening with Senior Consultants.

· Writing online job advertisements.

· Attending regular division meetings and briefings.

· Working to daily and weekly KPI\\\\\\\'s.

· Working within a small team to meet team figures and goals.

I found working within a commercial and competitive environment both demanding and rewarding and an invaluable introduction to post-university employment.

Skills

IT proficient and experienced in Microsoft packages including; Word, Works, Excel, Speadsheet and Powerpoint.

Experienced gained vocationally in a Sales, Marketing, advertising and Admin\\\\\\\' capacity.

I have captained numerous sports teams at representative level illustrating my leadership skills and appetite for responsibility.

Interests and Activities

I am a keen sportsman and have previously played to a high representative standard of Rugby Union. While at University I was the Rugby Club Chairman. The role was carried Social, administrative and strategic responsibilities. Duties included Publicising and marketing the 100 member-strong Club, its League fixtures, social and charity functions.

Prior to entering University I embarked on a Gap Year that featured a 5-month trip around Australia and a 1-month inter-rail trip around Eastern Europe. Both experiences while contrasting were hugely enjoyable. While in Australia I spent 2 months working on a voluntary basis for a successful Image Consultancy Agency in Sydney. This experience proved a real catalyst for me to begin my degree course and wish to enter the Creative Industries. I undertook both trips independently, which offered a challenge but proved ultimately more rewarding.

I maintain an interest in Current Affairs, popular culture and fashion by subscribing to publications and following local events.

References

Jody Marks (Senior Consultant, Rullion Computer Personnel)

Gareth Jones (Division Director, Rullion Computer Personnel)