Gina Agnew
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Gina Agnew

Writer | LinguistLondon, United Kingdom
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Gina Agnew
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Gina Agnew

Writer | LinguistLondon, United Kingdom
Projects
  • Travel and Photojournalism Internship in Cuba
    Travel and Photojournalism Internship in CubaArticle 2: La Canchánchara: Cuba's Cocktail with a History An article focusing on the tradition and heritage of a national cocktail.
  • Film Review: A Fantastic Woman
    Film Review: A Fantastic WomanA film review about a recent Chilean film that tackles issues of gender and national identity.
  • Periodico Español
    Periodico EspañolA Spanish newspaper developed by a few students and I at university. The idea was that first and second year students contributed and put their Spanish into practice and that other students would read articles written by students, for students.
Projects credited in
  • The Road to Nowhere
    The Road to NowhereA zine sharing and exploring second-generation immigrant experiences and cultural identity. All proceeds going to Yemen aid. https://theroadtonowhere.company.site/
Work history
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    Translation Project ManagerWords in Translation
    United Kingdom, LondonInternship
    - Proofreading and revising translations and transcreation (FR> EN and SP> EN) - Creating blog content for the WIT website and LinkedIn (attached) - Doubled Instagram and Twitter followers within the space of one month. - Created a website for The Bureau, a shared networking hub space of creative professionals based in Kensal Rise. Demonstrated proficiency with the use of Wix Website Builder - Sought out new brands to work with -Secured multiple new clients. - Contacted copywriters and social media specialists to assist with transcreation and marketing - Improved SEO on Words in Translation website adding keywords in a range of languages and optimising exposure online.
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    Culture and Language FacilitatorCII Teach Argentina
     - ArgentinaInternship
    My role was to design new ways of teaching English to a class of adolescents. I designed Prezi presentations and games to help the students engage with what I was teaching.
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Skills
  • Content and Media Writing
  • Content Translation
  • Creativity
  • Social Media Management
  • Editorial
  • Journalism
  • Blog Writing
  • Feature Writing
Education
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    Master of ArtsUniversity College London (UCL)
    London, United Kingdom
    MA Caribbean and Latin American Studies Dissertation Title: ‘Kaise Bani’ - How can you enjoy pholourie without chutney?’ Cultural Affirmations of Indian Identity in Contemporary Guyana -The Caribbean from the Haitian Revolution to the Cuban Revolution -Democratization in Latin America -The Politics of Human Rights in Latin America: Challenges to Democratization -The Making of Modern Latin America: History, Politics and Society -Challenges to Development in Brazil -Gender, Politics and Public Policy
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    • Bachelor of Arts Second Class Honours (First Division) University of Manchester
     - Manchester, United Kingdom
    A four year modern languages degree that allowed me to master the French and Spanish languages, explore the cultures and work in countries in which each language is spoken.