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NAME ADDRESS MISS SAMANTHA LOUISE MCGARRY Tanglewood, Manor Park South Knutsford, Cheshire. WA16 8AG 07966029135 sam_mcgarry@hotmail.com Yes

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PROFILE
I am a motivated third year journalism student, expected to achieve 2:1 or higher. Recognised by my University as a Faculty STAR (Student academic representative), I am a well-known and valued student on my course by both tutors and peers. I am able to maintain a professional and positive demeanour, regardless of the situation. My perseverance to achieve desired results is what will ensure I constantly work to the best of my abilities at all times. Confident communication in all situations is one of my strengths and I believe I am able to demonstrate creative initiative both independently and within a team environment. As a person I am ambitious and impeccably organised, with an eye for detail that will put me above others. My driven nature will ensure my success.

KEY SKILLS
Strong interpersonal/intrapersonal skills Confident communicator Multimedia literate Social media skills Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Google+, Flicker, Tumble, YouTube Using CMS - Wordpress Writing Features, news, profiles, investigative journalism Knowledge of media law Good understanding of shorthand Interviewing Final cut pro Adobe InDesign Audacity Good standard of written English Television journalism skills/ film making, editing on final cut pro Software Radio journalism editing and making programs using audacity software Online Journalism and web design creating portfolios and blogging Public relations and communications

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
January 2013 EDITORIAL AT START YOUR BUSINESS MAGAZINE Gambit Interactive Media, 20 Berkley Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8EE. Start Your Business Magazine is the UKs bestselling business magazine for entrepreneurs and SMEs. My duties include: Sub editing Writing editorial Researching Interviewing celebrity entrepreneur Amber Atherton Sourcing interviews Liaising with press contacts and public relations January 2013 TRAINEE ACOUNT EXECUTIVE Mere PR, Campaign House, 8 Cecil Road, Hale, Cheshire WA15 9PA

Mere PR are a PR agency with expertise in sport, retail and travel PR. The client base includes Bentley Manchester, Everton Football club and Maritim hotels. My duties include:

Meet and greet clients and visitors to the consultancy Issue press releases to various media via Gorkana or through direct email Sell in press releases to the media Assist in compiling lists of target media Put together press cuttings for client meetings Evaluate the coverage for client meetings To assist the team by attending and helping out at client events To attend meetings to take briefs and update on work progress Brainstorm ideas for client campaigns

May 2012September 2012

LETTINGS ADMINISTATION Wren Properties, 346 Deansgate, Manchester.

Wren Properties are the largest letting estate agents in Manchester. My duties include:

Dealing with tenant applications Viewings Negotiations Dealing with tenant maintenance request

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

2010-PRESENT LEEDS METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY LEEDS, YORKSHIRE Studying (BA) Hons Journalism - Modules include Print, radio, broadcast and online Journalism News sources Online technology and techniques Media Law Government Public relations KNUTSFORD SIXTH FORM COLLEGE Knutsford, Cheshire

2008-2010

A LEVEL 3 (A-C) Philosophy and Ethics (B), Drama (B), English Literature and Language (C) 2003-2008 GCSE 9 (A-C) KNUTSFORD HIGH SCHOOL Knutsford, Cheshire

INTERESTS
Running I have taken part in many fun runs, my next being the 10k race for life. Charity I have been involved in charity fundraising events for PWSA and Marie Curie. Cycling I attend weekly spinning classes. Reading Novels, newspapers, magazines, blogs.

REFERENCES Academic Lecturer Jenifer Kean - j.kean@leedsmet.ac.uk Mere PR Tony Tighe 0161 929 8700 Gambit Interactive Media Zia Mallick- 020 75898911 Wren Properties Margaret Murphy Margaret@wrenproperties.co.uk