Samuel James Dawson
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Samuel James Dawson

Freelance Writer / Fashion & Commercial ModelLondon, United Kingdom
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Samuel James Dawson
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Samuel James Dawson

Freelance Writer / Fashion & Commercial ModelLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I became a Freelance Model in 2018, during my BA International Relations at the University of Essex. It was that same year that I set out to pursue a career in journalism. Shortly after graduating, I began writing entertainment news articles for the website: Reverbium. This was shortly before moving to London to continue my studies at City, University of London. At the end of 2019, I achieved my MA International Politics while my ventures as a Freelance Model lead me to be cast in fashion campaigns, published in print magazines, featured in commercials/music videos and gained representation from Frame Perfect: The Creative Collective and Source Models. At the start of 2020, with the support of the managing director of BOYZ Magazine, I began writing features and submitting them to the magazine. This encouraged me to create a side project. It has involved interviewing some of London's up-and-coming music artists and writing a series of features.
Projects
  • Opinion Piece - Black Widow's Legacy
    Opinion Piece - Black Widow's LegacyPublished on Reverbium: https://reverbium.com/2021/08/22/black-widows-legacy-opinion-piece/
  • VOX POP: What does Black Lives Matter mean to you?
    VOX POP: What does Black Lives Matter mean to you?Revealing what the the Soho scene had to say about 2020's events involving the BLM movement & attempting to uncover the differing conceptions that people have regarding the three words: 'Black,' 'Lives,' and 'Matter.'
  • London's Steadfast / Karnage Kills: Grime Barbie
    London's Steadfast / Karnage Kills: Grime BarbieA series of feature articles showcasing the journies of London's freshest music artists. Karnage Kills is a Black Gay Femme Grime artist and despite the intransigence experienced from all sides, this London rapper is not about to get coerced out of his musical ambition.
  • Sammie Halliday: The Bounce Back
    Sammie Halliday: The Bounce BackPublished on Reverbium. London's Steadfast: A series of feature articles focusing on the stories of London's freshest music artists.
  • FEATURE: LGBT+ Knockout Boxing Club
    FEATURE: LGBT+ Knockout Boxing ClubBOYZ Magazine (April 2020) Discovering London's very unique boxing club and understanding how the members are breaking misconception of both the Boxing and LGBT+ communities.
  • Jade Moss: Grit & Graft
    Jade Moss: Grit & Graft'London's Steadfast' is a series of features centred around the capital's up-and-coming artists. Jade Moss' story is the very first of the series, and such an inspiring one to read. Published on Reverbium
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Work history
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    WriterReverbium
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    www.reverbium.com Reverbium is a student based publication website focused on providing entertainment news (Music, Films, TV, Pop Culture, Lifestyle). My role is to research, write, proofread and edit articles, features and reviews on latest news stories.
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    Freelance ModelEntrepeneur
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    On the side of my studies and part-time jobs, I decided to pursue modelling. As a freelancer, I have learnt to be proactive in finding jobs, using various online platforms, creating a website to showcase my portfolio, and approaching various photographers and brands. Being at university and also having stable jobs, I've had organise my time, successfully meeting coursework deadlines, remaining reliable at work and attending photoshoots. Representing myself also requires me to make invoices, file important documents (such as contracts or release forms), write effective e-mails all the while maintaining strong relationships with creatives in the industry.
Skills
  • Communication
  • Teamworking
  • Foreign Languages
  • Creating Stories
  • Time Management
  • IT
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Statistical Analysis
Education
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    MA International PoliticsCity University London
     - London, United Kingdom
    For my Masters degree, I explored international politics more widely. It allowed me to follow specific interests, such as Media and Communication, as well as specialising my knowledge in security studies, foreign policy and international relations theories. This course enabled me to pursue my own questions and shape arguments in regards to the international system.
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    BA International RelationsThe University of Essex
     - United Kingdom
    As part of my undergraduate degree, I explored the major theoretical, conceptual and methodological issues associated with the study of government and politics, both at the national and international level, with special attention paid to the quantative methods utilised in political science. Also undertook German modules throughout the course, gaining an intermediate level in the language.