Anna Serge

BA in Asia Studies

St. George Wharf, Drake House

Apartment 293, SW8 2LS London, UK

s1ybw1@r.postjobfree.com

+44 (0-77-66-726-***

Date of Birth – 13/02/1989

SKILLS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Since I mainly work independently as a journalist and author, I have had to communicate with different type of people in person as well as on the phone and on the internet (including Skype). I know how to keep a conversation going without pressure, easy and naturally. My job experience has proved that I am a good natural-born psychologist in communication with other people, I always tend to find the best way of approaching each individual (when arranging interviews, during the actual interview process, at meetings etc.). That I have excellent writing skills is already clearly shown by the fact that I work as an author/journalist.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

I work on my own most of the time, so I know well how to plan my own schedule and organize my time so I can manage to do all that is needed. I can keep within strict deadlines, in fact, I always tend to finish my work at least a few days before the set deadline. I plan my article schedule at least three months ahead so I can systematically work on several articles at once – gathering information, analyzing it etc.

• Ability to work with others as well as on own initiative

I have proven to be an excellent independent worker as well as part of a team. When I write articles or work on interviews, I mostly do it all by myself. However, when working for the internet news portal TVNet, I managed to fit in a group of creative people so well that we all became like a new family – doing things together felt as natural as can be among colleges. I get on well with my colleges at all times and it is a pleasure to be a part of team.

• Good computer skills

I have excellent computer skills (all MS Office programs, Adobe, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Macintosh, Photoshop etc.) which I have perfected whilst working as Administrative Assistant.

HIGHER EDUCATION

2007 – 2010 University of Latvia, Faculty of Humanities

Awarded: Bachelor’s degree in Asian studies, specialized in the Middle East

Awarded scholarship from the University of Latvia

Modules included:

• Arabic

• Asian cultural anthropology

• Asian literature and culture

• Asian religions

• History of the Middle East

• Cultural history of China and Japan

SECONDARY EDUCATION

2004 – 2007 Cesis State Grammar School

GSCEs 2007

3 GSCEs passes including English A, Latvian A

WORK EXPERIENCE

Jan 2012 – Vara Viksna Ltd., Magazine MISTERIJA, Latvia

Journalist/ Author

My job for this magazine is creating articles and interviews, mainly working on my own, working with subjects chosen by myself and writing about topics that I find currently interesting and tempting to readers. My work mostly consists of independent research, data analysis, information gathering and summarization, as well as creative thinking and generating ideas.

Mar 2011 – News Portal TVNET, Latvia

June 2012 Journalist

I wrote several articles for the News Portal’s Music section. I had to collect and analyze plenty of

information about various musical bands. I made several interviews with the bands.

Sept 2010 – Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration (RISEBA)

June 2011 Administrative Assistant to Head of Branch in Cesis

I was responsible for providing students and entrants with the necessary information they required regarding studies in RISEBA. I composed numerous reports and accounting documents. Working with Excel programs was part of my responsibilities. I was in charge of supervising the administrative team and maintained a pleasant office atmosphere. My job duties also included making presentations, sending and receiving correspondence and managing files.

Sept 2009 – International Higher School of Practical Psychology, Riga, Latvia

June 2010 Student Program Advisor, duties:

- Providing existing and potential students with the necessary information on study programs and the overall study processes

- Preparing and filling application forms and other documents

LANGUAGES Fluent English, Good Russian, Basic Spanish, Basic German, Basic Arabic, Latvian (native)

NATIONALITY Latvian

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