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PictureRacing Post - 13/05/2016.
Education

September 2010 – July 2013:
​Staffordshire University - BA (Hons) Sports Studies and Journalism: 2:2.

Employment

January 2017 – February 2019: Editorial Project and Content Manager - Model Connections Ltd.
Researched and wrote content on the business's interactive magazine and website.
Pioneered an increase in the business's clientele from 5 to 10 in six months by widening our target audience to industries including fitness, modelling and photography using promotional methodology on social media.

Constructed interviews and features as part of the business's marketing campaign.

October 2016 - May 2017: Content Writer - Diamond Show Events
Designed tailor-made content appropriate to the target audience of the business that was accredited in the business's seasonal interactive magazine.
Initiated digital consciousness of the business by outsourcing marketing opportunities to prospective investors.

September 2013 - September 2014: Website Contributor - Fansided.
Produced accredited NFL (American Football) related content on a Fansided associated website, nflspinzone.com.
​Corresponded with users on the website forum through surveys and posts.

April 2012 – November 2016: Site Journalist - Vital Villa
Published original content for the target audience of the network.
Increased the digital readership of the business from the creation of surveys on the website.
Boosted website hits with the publication of an exclusive interview with former Aston Villa player and manager Brian Little.

WORK PLACEMENTS
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November 2014 – November 2014: Daily Mail - Multimedia Sports Journalist
Conducted research into ideas that lead to publication of digital content on MailOnline Sport and a byline in the Daily Mail.
Collaborated ideas with the Head of Sport, editors and sub-editors in conferences to coordinate on prospective angles for content and individual assignments.

November 2013 – December 2013: Fenice Media - Editorial Internship
Wrote content for the Corporate Travel Guide magazine and Student iGap Travel Website.
Transcribed exclusive interview with World Touring Car Cup driver Tom Chilton featured in the Luxury Travel Guide - Europe 2014 edition.


August 2013 – August 2013: Birmingham Mail – Journalist
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Interviewed members of the general public that led to digital and print publications.
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Optimised the use of social media to locate publishable local news and sports stories.
Collaborated ideas with the Head of Sport on prospective angles for content and individual assignments.

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The Apprentice Series 11 Finalist Gary Poulton.
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Aston Villa FC Player and Manager Brian Little.
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