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I have been a member of several youth theatres and amateur dramatics societies; I am therefore a confident person. This aids my ability to communicate to and in front of any number of people. In addition I am an extremely sociable person and enjoy meeting new people and keenly take on new challenges. I believe that these qualities contribute to my customer service skills which are well developed. My work in the promotions industry has furthered my confidence in talking to new people and encouraged my desire to familiarise myself with diverse environments. Promotional work has also significantly improved my communication skills, which are of a high standard. My studies in English Literature have developed my ability to articulate myself according to a range of briefs. I always give 110% to any task undertaken; I form positive working relationships with employers, clients and fellow staff alike. As a result, I always enjoy my work; I operate efficiently under pressure and respond excellently to both positive feedback and constructive criticism. View my contact details, availability, and stats.

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Team Leader experience I have taken on two Team Leader roles within promotional jobs. These have included extra responsibilites & requirements. Team Leader People People, (Skyride Southampton) July 2010 This position involved the distribution of high visibility bibs to cyclists involved in organised bike ride, Skyride. I was required to obtain the most knowledge of the Skyride route & features in my team & achieved this to a high standard. Promotions Worker The Factory Nightclub, Malia, Greece, May 2009 - September 2009 This role involved me promoting several events at a nightclub, selling tickets for and helping to run and organise the events themselves.

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  • Costume and Character

    Promotional Model – ‘Barcardi Batgirl’ Kreate (Bacardi) Liquid & Envy, Portsmouth, August 2011 My role was to promote the drinks offers at a club and take photographs with the clientele dressed in a ‘Bacardi Batgirl’ costume. N2o (Ben & Jerry’s) Ben & Jerry’s Sundae Festival, Clapham, July 2011 This role involved skipping through the festival distributing ice cream sandwiches. Our products were in high demand & the role often involved a ‘hide & seek’ element with the festival-goers.

  • Demonstration

    Promoter & Demonstrator (MaxFactor) Powergirls, Boots Chichester, Novemeber 2009 This role required me to promote and demonstrate to Boots customers a new foundation and mascara from MaxFactor. It was imperative for me to be polite, professional and friendly in order to demonstrate the products to a maximum amount of customers and generate a positive response to the products. I was requited to learn about the products in detail in order to endorse the promotion.

  • Fragrance / Counter Cover

    Brand Ambassador/Fragrance Sampling Mochito (Old Spice) Portsmouth, June 2011 This was a re-branding exercise which required maximum re-communication of the brand to the general public, targeting a new key demographic for the product.

  • Hospitality

    Promotional Model/Hostess The Right-Girls Agency (Autotrader) Goodwood Festvial of Speed, June-July 2011 This role required premium hostessing and hospitality staff at the prestigios automotive festival Goodwood Festival of Speed. I was required to obtain full knowledge of the Autotrader brand and promote and encourage registration of the Autotrader website. I worked as part of a team which exceeded all targets for these tasks.

  • In-store / Store approved

    I am store-approved in Boots, Superdrug, Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, John Lewis, Knight & Lee, Miss Selfridge.

  • Leafleting

    Leaflet Distributor Bull Marketing, (In Time), Portsmouth, December 2010 This position required me to distribute leaflets in a busy high steet.

  • Merchandising

    I have completed various merchadising tasks for Asda & Ferrari.

  • Mystery Shopping

    Mystery Shopper I have completed a variety of mystery shopping assignments for various companies, including discreet photography tasks. I am always meticulous to detail and complete my documentation immediately and efficiently.

  • Roadshows

    Make-up Artist Sense (Britain’s Next Top Model & Miss Selfridge) July 2011 This was a nationwide event to promote the television series, I was required to recruit young women to have their photograph taken, register their details on an iPad2 & receive a makeover in exchange for a goody-bag. I was the only make-up artist on shift and so it was important to adjust the timings and approach to consumers during busier or quieter periods.

  • Sampling

    Liptons, Gillette, Coca-Cola. Brand Communicator/Sampling Sense, Cowes Week Festival, Isle of Wight (Tropicana) August 2010 This role required maximum knowledge of premium orange juice brand, Tropicana. I was required to educate consumers of the entire production process and history of the brand whilst encouraging them to try as many of the variants as possible. I was also required to generate interest amongst consumers in a competition. I achieved a high volume of entrants.

  • Bar Person

    I have worked as a waitress & barmaid in a pubic house.

  • Computer Skills (Novice)

    I am computer literate in all Microsoft packages.

  • Health / Hygiene Cert

    I have a heath certificate Level 2.

  • Qualifications

    2001-2006: Oakland’s RC secondary School (10 GCSE’s at C and above) 2006-2008: Oakland’s RC Sixth Form 3 A-levels: • English Literature and Language – Grade A • Media Studies – Grade A • Theatre Studies – Grade B 2008- 2011 University of Sussex BA in English Literature and Media Studies

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