Kirra McCarthy
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Kirra McCarthy

PR & Social Media ManagerLondon, United Kingdom
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Kirra McCarthy
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Kirra McCarthy

PR & Social Media ManagerLondon, United Kingdom
Projects
  • De-facing project
    De-facing projectHere I played around with de-facing an image using Adobe software. Model: Dave Carlisle
  • #juicydisaster
    #juicydisasterIn 2021 I was handed an Advertising and Editorial brief from my University with the strap line being ' When Disaster Strikes' as our starting point. I took inspiration from Steven Meisels ' Makeover Madness' and Tim Walker 'Don't Shoot', to create an Advertising campaign for Juicy Couture, which was my chosen brand. The images showed a celebrity that had been caught by the paparazzi with botched plastic surgery whilst wearing a Juicy Couture tracksuit. The styling was inspired by the 2000s ob
Work history
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    Public Relations InternAvenue Communications
    London, United KingdomInternship
    At Avenue Communications we deal with luxury, couture and up-and-coming designers. Within my role of a Public Relations Intern I work with the PR assistant on day to day tasks, from communicating with stylists and clients, clipping coverage, keeping a track of press returns, dealing with the returns from press and stylists. I have worked across two events for Neem London and Malone Souliers a luxury shoe brand who has recently done a collaboration with Emily in Paris.
    Social Media Manager
    London, United KingdomPart Time
    At The EdgE agency we believe in a work / life balance. Working part-time as a social media manager I am able to study and work as a Public Relations Intern. My job role consists of creating content, speaking to clients, staying up to date with trends and meeting deadlines. I currently run an account for a Red-bull sponsored skydiving athlete, in the future I hope to run more accounts of similar nature.
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Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Photographic Direction
  • Photoshoot Planning
  • Photoshop
  • Photo Assisting
  • Journalism
  • Fashion Promotion
  • Microsoft Officce
Education
    London South Bank University logo
    London South Bank University logo
    BALondon South Bank University
    London, United Kingdom
    I am currently studying Fashion Promotion with Marketing and am in my second year. In my second year and am averaging 64% on each module. Whilst studying here I have created a fashion film for Miss L Fire, a London and LA based footwear brand, created an advertising campaign for Juicy Couture, and am currently creating a pop-up installation for Tracey Neuls.
    University of The Arts London (UAL) logo
    University of The Arts London (UAL) logo
    Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
     - Stroud, United Kingdom
    Leaving collage made myself realise that I preferred the arts, especially fashion. I turned to a UAL Foundation course based in Stroud at Stroud Collage. I specialised in Textiles, as well as expanding my skills in film photography, graphics and illustrations. COVID-19 hit half way through therefore not being able to finish my Final Major Project. I came away with a Merit.
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