Gemma's Profile
Experience Summary
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
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Other Experience
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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Languages
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Extra Information
Airport Passholder
Assistant Event Manager
Auditing
Automotive
Chef
Conferences
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.
Credit Card Trained
Data Capture
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.
Event Management
Exhibitions
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.
Installation
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.
Modelling
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.
Off Trade Sales
On Trade Sales
Presenting
Rigging
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.
Sales
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.
Security
Technology
Van Sales
Acting
Bar Person
I have worked as a waitress & barmaid in a pubic house.
Car Driving License
Computer Skills (Advanced)
Computer Skills (Novice)
I am computer literate in all Microsoft packages.
CRB
Face Painting
First Aid Certificate
Health / Hygiene Cert
I have a heath certificate Level 2.
HGV Driving License
Make Up Artist
Motorcycle License
Nail Technician
Own Transport
Public Speaking
Qualified Dancer
Roller Skating / Blading
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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