Literature graduate from Aberyswtyth University (2.1 Hons) (2016). Upon completion of my degree, I studied to be a Secondary School English Teacher at Strathclyde University, however, on reflection, this is no longer an avenue I wish to pursue. I am seeking employment the field of Marketing, PR, Recruitment, or Advertising, where I feel that my skill set will be best utilized and developed. In addition to studying English Literature, I also studied the core modules in Marketing during the first two years of my degree.
Throughout my degree I was heavily involved in wider university life, especially in student media and lacrosse. I competed regularly for the Women's 1st team and was elected into Aberystwyth Student Media Society's committee as Lifestyle Editor for two consecutive years. Here, I led a team of dedicated writers and started a Lifestyle radio show. This gave me experience of editing for Wordpress and also for InDesign. I also founded a Rounders Club, of which I was President. Furthermore, I played rugby sevens twice at university in the annual tournament and was a member of Aberystwyth's Choral Society, performing in 2015's Christmas rendition of Handel's Messiah.
In terms of volunteering and fundraising, I completed the 2014 Great North Swim for Macmillan Cancer Support, raising over £300, as well as 2014's Airfield Anarchy, raising money for RAF charities. Simultaneously, I volunteered for the Student Switch Off campaign to promote energy efficiency strategies for students, in both face-to-face communications and also through the use of social media. Since then, I have volunteered for Staff Reception at 2014's Royal Air Force's Charitable Trust's Royal International Air Tattoo and also as a Student Hero, helping new first years move into their halls. Additionally, I have volunteered as part of Strathclyde's Continual Professional Development Committee, organizing guest speakers and events for my cohort and also volunteered for Glasgow City Mission. At the Mission, I assisted in evening drop-ins for homeless people, serving them food and hot drinks. I also volunteered for the English teaching sessions for refugees, helping to teach English as a foreign language to many people from various backgrounds and each with a different mother tongue.
I am currently working and living abroad until December 16th 2017. Whilst I am living in Italy, I am learning Italian at the University of Pisa with the hope to achieve A1 certification in Italian.
Work history
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AU PairItalian Family
ItalyFull Time
Main responsibilities include driving two children to and from school and extra-curricular activities, as well as cleaning and helping improve their English.
· Attending Italian classes to gain an internationally recognised certificate at the University of Pisa.
· Requires strong adaptability and communication skills.
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Team LeaderInspira NCS
- Carlisle, United KingdomFull Time
· Facilitated a team of twelve young people planning and executing two social action projects.
· Developed stronger organisational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
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Skills
- Writing
- Editing Proofreading
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Resilience
- Confidence
Education
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BA (Hons) English Literature 2:1Aberystwyth University
- Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
- Aberystwyth Merit Award winner
- Dissertation: A Comparative Study of National Identity in English and Scottish Romantic Poetry (high 2:1)
- Modules included: Twentieth Century Literature, Romantic Eroticism, Literature Theory, Nineteenth Century Literature, Medieval and Renaissance Literature, Reimagining the World Wars, Marketing Principles, Management Skills and Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, and Customer Relationship Management.
Awards
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University ColoursAberystwyth University
Awarded University Colours for dedicated service to the Student Media Society. A
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Corbins Award: Best Lifestyle ArticleAberystwyth Student Media Society
In-society award winner for Best Lifestyle Article of the year.
The article can be read by clicking on the following link:
http://aberstudentmedia.com/2014/09/22/the-truth-about-freshers-courier/ + Show more