Christian Sturgess Personal Statement Ambitious and passionate Undergraduate Journalism/Media student with extensive skills in Media and Music Production, as well as a good understanding of key theories in and around written English. I have proven customer and people skills alongside a good working attitude both on my own and in a team. I’m passionate about everything I do, Music and Writing being my main aspirations as well as travelling and meeting new people and cultures. I am able to work well to deadlines and create well researched and quoted copy. Available on request. |
Francesca Vitale Personal Statement I am currently in my third year of studying for a BA Honours Journalism and Media Studies degree at the University of Winchester. Through my degree I have learnt technical skills in producing for radio and feel confident using equipment relevant to my course. I am experienced in researching relevant news stories, court reporting and feature pieces. I feel my ability to work under pressure has improved, and I can work well both in a team and independently. I consider myself to be versatile, organised, and conscientious which is shown through balancing part time jobs whilst being in full time study at University. I have excellent time management and am always enthusiastic and willing to learn. Education and Qualifications 2007- present: University of Winchester Studying for BA Joint Honours in Journalism and Media Studies. Due to graduate in 2010. 2005-2007: St Joan of Arc Sixth Form, Rickmansworth, WD3 IHG A Levels: English Literature(B) Psychology(B) History(D) 2000-2005: St Joan of Arc Catholic School GCSE’s: History(A*), English Language(A), English Literature(B), Italian(A),Geography(B), Maths(B), Science(C - Double Award), Religious Studies(A), ICT(C - Double Award Journalism Experience * My degree covers: newsgathering, news writing, interviewing, feature writing, sub editing, advertising, and law for media and journalists. * I have had various news stories published on my University website. (www.winchesterjournalism.co.uk) * Have spent time at local newspaper The Daily Echo, and hope to gain further work experience here. * Sub-editor of my sixth form school magazine. Held the position of main story reporter each month. Employment and Experience September 2008 - present: The Slug and Lettuce, (Winchester) Waitress and barmaid position Skills developed: Time management, communication, leadership and customer orientation skills. 2008: The Slug and Lettuce, (Uxbridge) (June – September) Waitress position Full time summer job working at a bar/restaurant. 2008: ASK Restaurant, (Winchester) (March – June) Waitress position 2005 – 2007: The Edinburgh Woollen Mill, (Ruislip High Street) Sales Advisor position. Duties included: * Contributing to the achievement/exceeding store sales targets through the sale of merchandise. * Provision of excellent customer service. * Offering product advice and enhancing the customers shopping experience. * Receiving deliveries in line with company procedure, being mindful of Health and Safety and security issues. * Supporting colleagues and management, offering and asking for help as appropriate. * Cashing up the tills at the end of the day. May 2006: PGL, Summer Camp, (Hertfordshire) I spent 5 days as a group leader on UK's leading provider of school trips and educational tours. I was in charge of a group of 15 Year 7 students who attended my Secondary School, St Joan of Arc. I gave them encouragement during their activities, and held responsibility for them during those 5 days. Skills developed: Leadership, networking and people skills. It enabled me to develop general skills such as commitment and problem solving. 2005: Sixty Six Bakery, (Ruislip Manor)(Jan – Aug)Hours: 7am-2pm every Saturday. Skills developed: Using my initiative, reliability, communication, practical knowledge on working with food, till experience, time keeping, customer service, coping with more than one task at a given time. Skills and Abilities * Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. * Good standard of written and spoken Italian. * Driver’s licence with no endorsements held since January 2007. Hobbies and Interests * Four years running I have completed a “Sponsored 8 Mile Walk” for a children’s charity called “Rays of Sunshine.” Money raised was up to £500 each year. * Enjoy swimming, socialising, shopping, reading, and travelling. * I hope to take part in Camp America over the summer of 2010. References Available on request. |
Laura Proto Personal Statement I am a third year university student with a great interest in the media industry. I am currently aiming to undertake as much work experience related to journalism and media production as I can, so that I can develop my CV and understanding of the job for when I graduate next summer. Education and Qualifications September 2007 - Present: University of Winchester BA (Hons) Journalism and Media Production September 2000 - June 2007: Holy Cross Catholic Girls School * 3 A-Levels (English Language, Sociology and Film Studies) * 1 additional AS Level (Critical Thinking) * 10 A*- C Grade GCSE’s (including Maths and English) Employment and Work Experience March 2009 - Present: Disability Challengers Play and Youth Worker * Caring for disabled children and young people * Ensuring the children have good play experiences * Taking the young people out into the community October 2008 - January 2009: Game PLC Sales Assistant (Christmas Temp) * Advising customers * Given incentives to work towards * Checking stock levels on internal system March 2008 - November 2008: Chessington World of Adventures Senior Host (Retail department) * Leadership role within the department * Allocating tasks to staff * Cash handling at the beginning and end of shift * Dealing with customer complaints March 2007 - November 2007: Chessington World of Adventures Host (Retail department) * High performance sales * Up-selling of products * Visual merchandising November 2006 - January 2007: WHSmith Sales Assistant (Christmas Temp) * Organising morning deliveries * High standard customer service * Product recalls at the end of shifts April 2002 - July 2007: 5th Worcester Park Rainbows Unit Young Leader (Volunteer) * Planning activities for girls aged 5 – 7 * Interacting with the children and their parents * Progressed from Guide Helper to Unit Helper then to Young Leader September 2004: Smash Hits Magazine Work Experience * Sending internal emails * Sorting and delivering post in the office * Shopping for photo shoot props Qualities and Key Skills Flexible, Committed, Reliable, Punctual, Proactive, Leadership, Communicator, Listener, Trustworthy, Positive, Team Worker, IT (Microsoft Office and Adobe CS3 Packages), Confident, Approachable, Presentable, Customer Orientated, Helpful, Numeracy (Grade B GCSE), Literacy (2 Grade B GCSEs & Grade C A-Level) Achievements and Interests * Full UK Driving Licence since October 2006(Clean) * Baden Powell Girl Guiding Award Fashion (Clothes, Accessories and Shoes), Computers, Video Games, Photography, Hair & Beauty, Music, Animals, Shopping, Social Networking References References are available on request |
