BRITTNEY MEDEIROS

41/40 Ferny Avenue,

Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217
Australia
042 351 8769
britmedeiros@gmail.com

Multi-media Journalist & Public Relations Major

International student from Canada

As a journalism graduate & a current public relations student, I am highly motivated

to obtain higher learning to gain the skills and experience needed to accelerate in a
career devoted to the field of Public Relations. I am in pursuit of a strategic and challenging position to apply my knowledge and effectively enhance the business as an
intern.
With a strong background in journalism, I am able to think and react quickly, thrive
on intense deadlines & have mastered my writing skills. I have organized team meetings to pitch stories, was layout design editor of my school magazine & a regular news
reporter for my schools TV newscast.
Professional Expeirence

[January 2014-Present]
Illuminessence Magazine: Fashion & Lifestyle Writer
Find stories, pitch them, write & edit, take photos and videos. Mainly covered fashion stories,
and some lifestyle. Trendspotting Thursdays is my own colum published every week.
[September 2013February 2014]
Cable 14: News Reporter & Beauty segment
Filmed & edited on different topics each week and was also on a beauty segment filmed and
edited by me.
[January 2012December 2013]
Ignite News. Mohawk College: Anchor/entertainment Reporter
Regular spot every week writing and reporting on local entertainment & lifestlye.
[January 2012March 2013]
INDI 101.FM: Radio Host/Producer
Host of bottom & top hour live shows, write/edit scripts
[Summer 2012/summer contract]
Pepsi Co.: Promotional Sales Representive & Public Relations Ambassador
Traveling everyday to different cities to perform the Pepsi Taste Challenge, given the responsibility of having a jeep and trailer for the whole summer, selling the Pepsi brand, conducted
market research for Pepsi sales numbers, encharge of PR relations for my team.
[September 2012February 2014]
Writer/editor/layout desgins: Ignite Magazine, Mohawk College

KEY SKILLS
Writing
Multimedia Reporting
Press Releses
CP Style
Editing/proofreading
Research
Photography
Mass Communications
Social Media
TV Script Writing
Business
Producing
Residency - in the studio
Blogging
Website Design
Event Managment
On Air Radio
On Air Vocals
TECHNOLOGY
SUMMARY
Final Cut Pro
Adobe InDesign CS5
Word Press
Photoshop
Power Point
Microsoft Excel
Mac OS & Windows
Prezi
GoPro Hero 3
Canon DSLR

Fast learner | Eager | Creative | Great Communication | Critical Thinker

Education

[2014-2015]
Currently enrolled at Griffith University,
Gold Coast: International student in Bachelor of Arts,
Communications Degree, Major in Public Relations.
[2012-2014]
Graduate from Mohawk College, Canada.
3-year Advanced Diploma Program in Print & Broadcast Journalism.
[2006-2009]
Graduated from Bishop Tonnos Secondary High School.

Other Experience

Over 10 years expeirences in retail, customer service & hospitality

[May2013-June2014]
Hamilton Golf & Country Club: Private clubouse waitress
[November2013-August2013]

Bath & Body Works: Floor sales asscoiate & stockroom team leader
[May2013-December2013]
LAUNCH! Marketing: Sales Representive
[May2011-May2012]
Crown Heights Boutique: Sales asscoiate/cashier
[September2007-October2012]
Nanny/Mothers Assistant for child with special needs
[August2009-Febuary2010]
Lonestar Texas Grill: Hostess
[May2007-Decemeber 2007]
McDonalds

ACTIVITIES &
INTERESTS
Travel
Fashion
Beauty
Journalism
Culture
Reading
Writing
Television
Music
Blogging
Marketing
Public Relations
Networking