Barbara Leopold

6 Anysim Road, Sheffield S12 6DD

(0114) 0000000 / 0700000000
bleopoldxxx@xxxx.com
Profile
Highly motivated graduate, keen to develop experience in marketing. Having completed my degree
course last year, I wish to pursue a career within a creative design organisation specialising in
providing marketing services to small business.

Education

University of Sheffield (2:2) 2015 - 2018

BA (Hons) English and French
 Core subjects in nineteenth and twentieth century literature
 Conducted independent research on the depiction of the French Resistance Movement in
modern fiction

Sheffield College of Further Education 2013 - 2015

 Access Certificate in Business: Level 3, Distinction
 GCSE-Mathematics A, Law and Society B, Media Studies C, Spanish B

City College of Further Education, Nottingham 1999 - 2000

 GCE ‘O’ Level English Language B, French B, Sociology B

Additional skills
 ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) – Distinction, 2015
 CLAIT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology) – Level 1 & 2, 2014

Work Experience

Fox Marketing – Marketing Assistant, July 2018 - Present (temporary position ending July 2019)
Working as part of the Corporate Campaign Team, my role as a Marketing Assistant is providing me
with experience of working with small companies to promote their brand.
Responsibilities include:
 Project managing brand awareness campaigns for local small to medium sized businesses
 Implementing marketing plans for a range of publicity events for major clients
 Arranging press releases, client meetings and coordinating photo shoots
 Co-delivering business pitches to increase client numbers
 Attending external events to raise the profile of the business
 Creating and updating the social media networks
 Maintaining the client database

2001 - 2013
Prior to my degree I spent a number of years bringing up my family while working in a range of full
and part time positions in the retail and administrative sectors.
This experience provided me with a practical, adaptable and level headed approach to work. I
gained an insight into how different organisations function and how employees in varied situations
co-operate to maintain effective working relationships. Each role required attention to detail and
the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of clients and customers.

Positions held included:

Debenhams, Nottingham Senior Sales Assistant 2010 - 2011
Lakeland Stores, Nottingham Sales Assistant p/t 2008 - 2010
The University of Nottingham Admissions Assistant p/t 2007 - 2008

Skills

Confident communicator – During my degree, my written and verbal communication skills were
improved through conducting individual presentations and interacting with individuals in seminars
by discussing and debating current topics. My current role as Marketing Assistant requires
extensive communication with clients, senior managers and the media.

Initiative – Completing individual projects at University developed my ability to take the initiative,
to plan, organise and prioritise tasks. Working at Fox Marketing requires initiative to juggle
resources to deliver campaigns to the client on time.

Flexibility - The need to balance study, family responsibilities and social life could only be managed
through good time-management and self discipline. This has given me the patience and ability to
co-ordinate a variety of activities and commitments at the same time and to achieve effective
results.

Problem Solving – Where difficulties arose balancing family, study and other commitments it was
necessary to work through the situation logically and, sometimes, negotiate on certain issues. This
required patience, listening and appreciating the needs of others.

Teamwork – I worked effectively with others in completing numerous group projects at University.
I feel that my friendly personality, sociable disposition and positive attitude gave me the ability to
mix well with a wide range of people of different ages and backgrounds and make a positive
contribution to the groups. My experience as a Senior Sales Assistant enabled me to take control
when required and ensure successful completion of the task.

Commitment – My commitment is reflected in my ability and determination to complete a

challenging degree programme to gain better future employment. My attitude to work is one of
enthusiasm and motivation with the willingness and ability to learn fast in situations where needed.

References

Dr R Daylight, Lecturer/Personal Tutor Mr V Langford, Manager

School of English Fox Marketing
The University of Sheffield Johnson Square
S3 4WZ Sheffield S34 DB
0114 000 000 0114 0000 000
r.daylight@xxx.xx v.e.langford@xxxxx.xx