Social Media Assistant

Cindy Kele

** ******** ****** ******* ****** NW** 1TA

074******** • ac4mvv@r.postjobfree.com

Personal statement

A recent 2:1 media and communication graduate honours at the University of East London, looking to secure a graduate media and communications position or similar to utilise my current creativity skills and also help me to further develop these skills in a practical and fast-paced environment. My eventual career goal is to work in an environment that challenges me to continue to learn more and expose myself not only to the media world but other sectors that challenges me, enables me to contribute to the business with my creativity and passion so succeed in everything that I do.

Education

University of East London

(2013 – 2017)

BAs. (Honours) Media and Communications

Key Skills gained:

Plan, execute, present and evaluate a promotional campaign and relate a promotional campaign to the aims and activities of the organisation being promoted.

Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of tools of marketing communications and recognise the skills needed to use them effectively and creatively at an operational level.

At an advanced level summarise and evaluate, both orally and in written form, key communication, media and cultural theory;

Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Proficiency in all areas of Adobe, including Photoshop, CS6 Extended, Illustrator CS6, InDesign CS6, Acrobat X Pro, Flash Professional CS6, Flash Builder 4.6 Premium Edition and Dreamweaver CS6

Notable Modules – Communication and Media Practise, Media: Past and Present, Communication and Media Transformation, Media Industries and Work, Youth Cultures, Media Production and Public Relations, Promotion and Media

Quinton Kynaston Academy Six Form

(2011– 2013)

A-levels:

Sociology

Business Studies

Double Business Studies

Quinton Kynaston Academy

(2006 - 2011)

10 GCSEs, grade A*- C including Maths and English and Science

Work and Work Experience

Station Assistant & Broadcast Assistant, The Beat London 103.6, Harlesden

(December 2017- Present) Part Time

As a station assistant I was mainly providing vital support for the station, which included the planning, research. I also contributed to the production work for the station such as videography, social media, photography, events, and blogging. I recently joined them and became their broadcast assistant for the Jade Mathews show every Saturday from 1-4pm.

Duties includes:

Updating the programme or station website and ensuring that the on-air and online content are the same

Undertaking general research for programmes & administrative duties

Arranging and overseeing guest visits and freelance staff

Maintaining up-to-date contact lists

Producing transcripts, programme logs, running orders & recording programme costs

Preparing contracts and payments for guests and contributors

Archiving past programmes, booking resources, facilities, studio time and equipment

Securing clearances and licences as necessary

Editing audio packages with digital editing software

Assisting with time-keeping and the recording of transmissions

Supporting the production team

'Driving the desk' for some pre-recorded or live programmes

Contributing to the creative input of a show, for example writing cues and updating scripts

Liaising with publicity departments about programme trailers and competition prizes

Recruitment Consultant, OTL Solutions, Park Royal

(September 2017 – January 2018)

Negotiating contracts

Headhunting

Interviewing and assessing prospective applicants and matching them with vacancies at client companies

Screening candidates and drawing up shortlists of candidates for clients to interview

Organising interviews and selection events

Making arrangements for the advertisement of vacancies

Helping applicants to prepare for interviews

Building relationships with clients.

Social Media Wizard, GuestList Social, Stratford

(August 2017) Voluntary

Duties included the following:

Monitoring activity on social media platforms and responding in a timely and accurate manner, reflecting the company’s values

Creating and implementing a dynamic content strategy for the company’s social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, blogs, forums) to reach these goals and develop the company’s brand.

Manage certain video content for the online training portal and working closely with the marketing, SEO & creative and other teams to ensure social media messaging ties in with our overall marketing, SEO and PR activities

Ensure the accuracy and correctness of all online and offline content through proofreading and editing

Keep current with emerging market-related news through relevant blogs and events and was well off the competitor marketing initiatives and promotions.

Radio Content Production, Bauer Academy, Wood Green

(June 2017 - July 2017) Voluntary

This two-week course was for learners who are seeking an opportunity to step inside the UK’s fastest growing medium – radio. I got the opportunity to develop my production skills for radio including understating job roles, studio operation, recording and editing audio, interviewing, presenting and show planning. I also got an insight into how to develop my radio ideas across visual and digital platforms. As a group we was all able to record our own links, features, donuts and edits them using adobe audition.

Sales Assistant, GAP, Camden London

(October 2016 – June 2017)

Key results:

Achieved four out of five revenue targets, equating to over 150% against overall targets set during entire period of employment.

Demonstrated resilience and ability to upsell products, consistently meeting KPIs set for adding more value to sales.

Significantly improved negotiation skills, regularly converting customers from point of enquiry to sale, something that earned me Sales Assistant of the period during the month of June.

Bartender, Re-Hospitality, Old Street London

(January 2015 – October 2016)

Duties include:

Serving customers in a polite and professional manner.

Replenishing and restocking the bar, always ensuring high level of stock management efficiency.

Helping train new team members in key competencies.

Demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of key health and safety standards used within the industry.

Social Media Communicator Officers Assistant, Amnick Social Enterprise, South Harrow London

(January 2014 – July 2015) Voluntary

Duties Included

Undertake research and analysing data using specialist industry resources

Identify target audiences and analysing their characteristics, behaviour and media habits, present proposals, including cost schedules, to clients and creating a social media strategy for the company.

Assist, devise and implement digital media and content planning initiatives as required by the business

Set Booking Appointment and arranging meetings for the team to set goals for the company.

Working with the client and the account team to understand the client's business objectives and advertising strategy.

Liaising with the creative agency team, clients and consumers

Hobbies & Interests

My main passions are radio and travelling. I was the producer of the radio club during my time at university, and during this period I organised a number of very successful events both on and off campus and took on full responsibility on the final out put of each show. I have a keen interest in social media, experiences life and different cultures and Film Making. I don’t have a favourite movie, however if I had to choose it would have to be between The Godfather and Avatar.

References are available on request.

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