Experience
I am studying an MA in Politics and International Relations at Durham University, UK, and am eagerly pursuing experience in Content Creation and Political Journalism. My Undergraduate degree in English, Spanish, and Italian, and later shift in direction of study equips me with an especially unique personal portfolio with which to approach employment.
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I pride myself on being a diligent student, injecting the utmost effort into everything I do, as reflected by my achievement of First-Class Honours at degree level, 2 A*s and 2 As at A-level, and 10 A*s at GCSE. The annual award of my school’s Achievement Prize from 2009 to 2016 evidences my all-round strengths, whilst the recent award of the title of Hatfield College Scholar, following my third-year Durham results, demonstrates my ability to excel at a specialised level.
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My Year Abroad in Spain remains my greatest success to date, and reaching my goal of C2 Spanish proficiency according to CEFR validation is reflective of my determination and resilience to setbacks.
Technical Skills
Numeracy and Statistical Analysis, Basic Manipulation of HTML, Project Planning and Task Delegation, Management of Social Media Platforms and Web Analytics, Technical Report Writing, Client Relations
My Experience in Journalism
I have enjoyed a burning enthusiasm for writing ever since I was little, when authors such as Agatha Christie, Enid Blyton, and J. K. Rowling sparked my lifelong dream of one day publishing a book of my own. I haven't quite got round to writing one yet, but in the meantime I have thrown myself at every journalistic opportunity that has arisen! Please see below for my experience so far.
The Palatinate, Durham University
Comment Writer: December 2020 - Present
Following my previous role as Deputy Editor of Illustrations, I now write political Comment articles for The Palatinate, Durham University’s official student newspaper. Examples of my writing can be found at https://www.palatinate.org.uk/a-pandemicpanto-with-robotic-stars/.
Hatfield College Charity Fashion Show
Marketing Director: December 2020 - Present
As Marketing Director for HCCFS, I manage all social media platforms, whilst coordinating my efforts closely with the Sponsorship team to maximise advertising scope with sponsors.
News Associates
Summer Journalism School: August 2020
A hands-on summer school at News Associates tested my ability to work under pressure, as a breaking news task required us to write with clarity and accuracy, whilst adapting to new information and adhering to a tight deadline and wordcount.
The journalism school functioned as my first introduction to media law, and I now understand the importance of the right of reply. During the breaking news exercise, we remained cautious to accuse a FTSE 100 company of corporate negligence without verification. I understood the importance of scepticism when it comes to interrogating data, and will now be eager to demonstrate facts and trends using striking infographics in the future.
The Wayfarer
Student Blogger: March 2020 - Present
The Wayfarer has been my personal project since March 2020, when I decided to use my creativity to navigate the unsettling times of the Coronavirus pandemic. My blog articles are published on a regular basis. I have tremendous fun writing them, and hope that they make for a good read. Comments and opinions from my readers are always more than welcome - I look forward to hearing from you!
Durham University Pro Bono Blog
Human Rights Writer: November 2019Â - Present
As Human Rights Writer for Durham University’s Pro Bono Blog, I have honed my legal journalistic skills, tackling pressing issues such as threats to liberty of expression in Egypt and Lebanon and persecution of the Uyghurs in China.
Sur in English, Malaga
Newsroom Intern: July 2019 - October 2019
My year abroad in Spain culminated in a three-month journalism internship at Sur, part of leading multimedia communications group, Vocento. I contributed to the English supplement of the publication, which boasts a readership of 260,000.
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My clear understanding of Spanish texts enabled me to turn them round into news pieces in English swiftly and accurately. A diligent and conscientious approach to tasks meant that I quickly adapted to multimedia software, working with print and digital media.
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I took the initiative to thoroughly research topics, ensuring that my original articles were well-written and balanced. I demonstrated impressive interpersonal communication skills during telephone and face-to-face interviews, even prompting messages of praise from interviewees after publication.
MRM Media Ltd/The Cloud, Content, and Telecoms Summit 2019
Editing and Preparation of Documentation: April 2019
The Intelligent Network provides a high-level members' organisation that brings together exclusively C-level executives from the carrier, service provider, cloud, and content community.
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I was responsible for the writing, editing, and preparation of documents ahead of CCT 2019 (The Cloud, Content and Telecoms Summit). Tasks included editing speaker biographies to a flawless standard and writing concise information guides for participants from companies such as Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Vodafone.
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Through smart planning, considered prioritisation, and adhesion to strict deadlines, I contributed to the smooth running of the international event. The unique event platform for dialogue on the business of global connectivity and infrastructure played a crucial role in the development of my commercial understanding.
Webpac, Madrid
Content Creation Intern: August 2018 - February 2019
I spent six months interning in the Content Department at Webpac, Madrid. Webpac is the world’s first cloud-based platform for brands and packaging suppliers. Clients serviced from the Pharmaceutical, Beauty, Food, and Household markets include market giants Unilever, TricorBraun, RPC Group, and Silgan Dispensing Systems.
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My primary roles during my six-month internship at Webpac included writing and generating online content, editing articles, and translating from Spanish to English, with the aim of guaranteeing successful online exposure for major brands within the packaging industry.
I am particularly proud of how content and data I generated played its part in securing a contract with the multi-billion-pound client Unilever.
Challenged by urgent deadlines, I worked directly for the COO, collaborated with Sales and Marketing, and was driven to perform under pressure, ultimately impressing Unilever with the seamless delivery of the project.
The Palatinate, Durham University
Deputy Editor of Illustrations: October 2016 - June 2017
At university, my creative outlet has been my role as Deputy Editor of Illustrations for The Palatinate, Durham’s official student newspaper. My artistic eye enabled me to capture the essence of serious analytical articles in eye-catching cartoons and drawings.
The Chat, Hatfield College, Durham University
Deputy Editor; Reporter: October 2016 - June 2017
As Deputy Editor, I played an instrumental role in the initial establishment of Hatfield College’s independent student newspaper. The editorial position emphasised to me the need for efficient delegation, coordination, and collaboration, as I managed our team of writers effectively in order to meet tight publication deadlines.
