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Jerry Gadiano

Jerry Gadiano

Sales assistantUnited Kingdom
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Jerry Gadiano

Jerry Gadiano

Sales assistantUnited Kingdom
Professions
  • Journalist
LevelJunior
About me
Freelance writer/journalist specialising in all things music, entertainment, pop culture and video games based. Loves football... completely uselessly on the pitch.
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Projects
  • Interview: Kareem Abdul-Jabaar Reminisces About the adidas Superstars, the LA Lakers ‘Showtime’ era, Bruce Lee and Writing About Mycroft Holmes
    Interview: Kareem Abdul-Jabaar Reminisces About the adidas Superstars, the LA Lakers ‘Showtime’ era, Bruce Lee and Writing About Mycroft HolmesInterview with NBA Legend and Hall Fame star Kareem Abdul-Jabaar. This was to celebrate the release of the first edition adidas Superstar which he played during his career with the LA Lakers in the late 70's to the 80's
  • 9 European Music Festivals To Hit Up This Summer
    9 European Music Festivals To Hit Up This SummerGuide to nine of the top European music festivals as selected by myself and Complex UK and written by me.
  • FHM Talks to Man of The Moment Wretch 32
    FHM Talks to Man of The Moment Wretch 32Interview with UK MC Wretch 32.
  • Noisey QOTD: WHAT DO PEOPLE THINK OF RICK ROSS AFTER THE "U.O.E.N.O" SONG?
    Noisey QOTD: WHAT DO PEOPLE THINK OF RICK ROSS AFTER THE "U.O.E.N.O" SONG?I spoke to people across London asking their opinions on Rick Ross's 'alleged' lyrics concerning date rape on his song 'U.O.E.N.O'
  • Interview: Raekwon Da Chef Hits London, Talks How To Stay Relevant In Rap, Eric Garner & The Racial Tension In America
    Interview: Raekwon Da Chef Hits London, Talks How To Stay Relevant In Rap, Eric Garner & The Racial Tension In AmericaThis was an interview with the legendary Raekwon Da Chef (real name Corey Woods) from the equally legendary 90's hip-hop crew, the Wu-Tang Clan. Part of the ALIFE Sessions - in collaboration with Puma and Footpatrol - we have a brief look back at his illustrious career, the state of the music industry and the recent issue of race in America taking place at the time of this interview (which is still on-going). This was my first piece for Complex.
  • Roc Star Status
    Roc Star StatusTravelled to Miami to interview rapper J. Cole
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Work history
    Freelance Writer
    • Writing and pitching interviews and articles for Complex UK’s Music and Culture section.
    Part-time Sales
    • Providing the first-class customer service and first-hand knowledge of the Le Coq Sportif products and brand history. ? • Promoting special in-store events and promotions. ? • Handling customer transactions and special customer requests. ? • Maintaining shop floor appearance and products to an acceptable standard. ? • Operating unique in-store flocking customisation apparel. • Representing the Le Coq Sportif brand/acting as an ambassador for in-store and external events. • Processing Deliveries and maintaining stock levels. ?
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Skills
  • Fashion
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Blogs
  • Online
  • Print
  • Creative
  • Human Interest
  • Entertainment
  • News
  • Media
  • Popular Culture
  • Social
Education
    Journalism Studies
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    This was an NTCJ accredited course teaching Local Reporting, Shorthand Transcription, Photography and Media Law. I initially joined the course under London Metropolitan University's Journalism Foundation Course and after obtaining my Foundation Degree I was given the option to do a one-year top course for my BA Hons, which took full advantage of. Optional modules included: Creative Writing, Popular Culture, Media Communications and entry-level Japanese. My end of year project culminated in a 10,000-word dissertation on The Effects of Computer Games on Young People and it’s Portrayal in the Media.