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Nadine Surname
Objectives
University has provided me with the skills to understand, analyse and solve problems. I now look forward to the opportunity to apply such knowledge in the practical work place. I am confident that my employer and colleagues quickly recognise and benefit from my strong initiative, high level of self-motivation and demonstrated ability to work independently towards targets set. I am also renowned for my ability to succeed as part of a mixed culture team.
Education and Qualification:
MA Media and Corporate Public Relations, Southampton Solent University, 2009-present
Subjects included were: Media culture, Corporate Public Relations, Professional development, and a 20’000 word dissertation.
During my degree course, projects culminated in oral and visual presentations using a variety of media, including Microsoft PowerPoint.
BA (Hons) Journalism, Southampton Solent University, 2006-2009
Subjects included were: Law, local and central government, broadcast professional practice, news and studio skills, European media, and documentary making. 20 minute radio documentary about teenage pregnancy in the UK as final major project.
Produced news bulletins for both radio and television on a weekly basis, for this worked with others to allocate responsibilities, share skills, and provide support for group members in busy, demanding and stressful situations.
International Baccalaureate Diploma from Tingvalla Gymnasium, Sweden, 2002-2005
Subjects included were: History, Biology, Mathematics, French, English, Swedish and German.
College, in which all courses were taught in English.
Skills:
Languages
German: Native tongue
Swedish: Native tongue
Dutch: Fluent verbally
English: Fluently both verbally and written
French: Advanced stage
Softwares:
Word, Adobe Photoshop, Final cut pro/Final cut express, Audacity, Adobe Audition, and PowerPoint.
Technical:
Competent user of a wide range of camera and studio lighting equipment. Skilled in editing and producing for radio and television.
Employment and volunteer history:
May 2010 – Currently (Style adviser)
Karen Millen (Southampton)
Working in a high-class boutique, which focuses on exceptional customer service. As a style adviser, committed to assisting customers in finding the right garments for special occasions.
Facilitated Discussions for students, 2009-2010 (volunteering - organiser)
Organised facilitated discussions for students at Southampton Solent University. In these discussion groups students got the opportunity to out their views in current issues.
June 2001 – September 2009 (summer job as receptionist)
SörÄlgens Camping & Fritids AB, Hällefors, Sweden
Very committed and energetic team worker and problem solver that has suggested several successful improvements. Have worked in a wide range of different areas as for example staff supervision, cash handling, timetabling, and food preparation. Also handled international correspondence and bookings.
September 2008 (Work experience)
Documentary Group
Work experience in documentary production, spent three weeks working in a small group of documentary makers, which included filming, being a sound technician, and working with some translations and subtitles making.
October 2007 – June 2007 (part-time)
NV, Southampton
NV is a high-class restaurant, worked both taking orders, serving food, greeting people at the door, and some bar work as well.
Kenya Girls Centre Project, 2003-2005 (volunteering)
Organised different projects to collect money for a centre that takes care of less fortunate girls in the slums of Kenya.
March 2005 – September 2005
House of Design, Hällefors, Sweden
Worked in various different areas, job title was receptionist, but also museum guide and translator for groups of foreign tourists. Learned how to be effective in large teams in a fast passed environment with emphasis on verbal communication.
June 2005 – September 2005
Vildmarks Krogen, Hällefors, Sweden
High-class restaurant, worked as waitress and with some food preparation.
References are available on Request
