Experience

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  Data Thistle

  • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

  • Content Executive

    • Oct 2022 - Present
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Working at Data Thistle I have previously managed clients, including The List magazine, VisitScotland. I have also written blog posts for our social media platforms or clients including Scotrail. I edit copy for our live database which is then sent to our partnering sites. I will research past and present events to collect data that often establishes patterns in event attendance and aids business infrastructure. In my role I have previously created and pitched marketing content and strategy to the company director.

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  Goldsmiths, University of London

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Journalism Master's Student

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    I am currently undertaking my master’s in journalism, whilst working part time as a content executive at Data Thistle. I have learnt practical skills in research and production whilst doing my masters. I can successfully create and send FOI requests; I can use various tools, like excel, to aid research and create appealing visuals for my pieces. I have acute skills in sorting through data sets and creating pivot tables to find valuable stories that may have otherwise been overlooked. I obtained a distinction grade in my media law assessment, and recently put these skills to use whilst interning at SWNS.

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  Site and Stage

  • Brighton, England, United Kingdom

  • Logistics and Operations Assistant

    • May 2023 - Aug 2023
    • Brighton, England, United Kingdom

    I was working closely with the Managing Director’s to ensure the operations of large-scale music events run efficiently. I utilised Excel skills to create quotes for clients, scheduling and organizing crew for events. I was managing communication between key stakeholders, such as crew and clients. I was also problem solving any logistical issues that arise during the production of events.

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  Assembly Festival

  • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

  • Barista

    • Jul 2022 - Aug 2022
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Working at the international festival I managed stock and brought new product ideas to the coffee stand. I would deliver a professional, fast and friendly service.

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  Blow HQ

  • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

  • Front of House Receptionist

    • Jun 2017 - Dec 2017
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

    I dealt with customer complaints and took online and telephone bookings. I put organisational systems in place to collate stock and bookings for the different services in the salon. I would ensure customers were welcomed into the salon.

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  The Edinburgh Reporter

  • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

  • Intern

    • Jun 2017 - Jun 2017
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

    I worked as part of a team who produce a daily online newspaper, I assisted the founder to grow a social media presence. During the internship I conducted high profile interviews where I learnt to be conversational whilst remaining professional.

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  Leagas Delaney

  • London Area, United Kingdom

  • Intern

    • Jun 2016 - Jun 2016
    • London Area, United Kingdom

    I shadowed the Group Chief Executive, while preparing a social media strategy for the business. During the internship I prepared market research to help the business focus advertisements for specific social segments and demographics.