Work history
Digital Marketing InternThe Candidate
- Manchester, United KingdomInternship
As a member of the marketing team in a busy recruitment agency, my main job was to write clear and concise job descriptions in line with briefs from clients. It was then my job to advertise these jobs on social media channels including Twitter and LinkedIn, whilst using social media scheduling platforms to ensure maximum reach and a consistent online presence.
I was also responsible for updating the company's website and ensuring all links worked correctly, which involved using UMBRACO as the CMS system.
This role developed my skills in:
• Using a collaborative approach
• Basic administration
• Communication, including improving my telephone manner
• Managing competing demands
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Sales AssistantLush Cosmetics
- Manchester, United KingdomFull Time
My main responsibility in this role was making meaningful connections with customers to ensure lasting relationships were built and that they left with increased product and brand awareness.
I was also actively involved in producing content for the store's Instagram account. This relied on an awareness of any products that were trending or new releases, as well as knowing which areas were underperforming in order to promote them.
Working as part of a team of 60 to provide excellent customer service and meet daily targets relied on outstanding communication skills and a lot of initiative.
This role also developed my skills in:
• Time management
• Working under pressure and dealing with heavy workloads
• Efficiency
• Visual merchandising
Skills
- Blogging
- Copywriting
- Photography
- SEO
- Social Media
- Wordpress CMS
Education
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BA (Hons) ClassicsThe University of Manchester
- Manchester, United Kingdom
I developed strong analytical, written and presentation skills from intellectually challenging modules involving languages (Latin and Classical Greek), literature and art.
I also honed my ability to make clear arguments, research efficiently and effectively, and present findings persuasively through essays. The ability is most clearly demonstrated by the marks from my dissertation and the related module, in which I got 68 and 71 respectively.