Sally Hufton Harland House, Church Lane, Everton, Doncaster, DN10 5BD Tel: 01777 818480 Email: rad_rizz@hotmail.co.

uk EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS 2009-Present Leeds Metropolitan University BA (hons) Journalism This course equips me with multi-media journalistic skills, along with academic knowledge. Modules studied include: Shorthand, Research and Writing, Government and Political Context in the UK, News Sources, Media Law, Radio Journalism, Television Journalism, Online Technology and Techniques, Public Relations, Media and the Public Sphere, a Magazine Project and a Broadcast Project. 2007-2009 Retford Post 16 Centre, Nottinghamshire 3 A-levels, Applied Business (C), English Language (C), Media (C), AS- Level, General Studies (C) Elizabethan High School, Retford, Nottinghamshire 11 GCSEs grades A to C, including Maths (B), English (B) and Science (C) Mobile: 07402 663 919

2002-2007

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2011 Work experience, The Retford Times Newspaper, Nottinghamshire  Used research and writing skills to produce copy for different subject areas  Practiced communication skills whilst interviewing people on location and retrieving quotes via telephone  Improved punctuality and working to deadlines by completing a number of articles in a given amount of time  Creativity skills to think of vox pop topics. 2011 Bar staff and cleaner, The Sun Inn, Everton, South Yorkshire  Showed flexibility by fitting into shifts at short notice  Trustworthy, left alone to run the pub  Used initiative on a variety of tasks such as restocking the bar at quiet times 2007-2009 Bar staff, Bacchus Wine Bar, Retford, Nottinghamshire  Developed team working skills to create an efficient work force, helping out other members of staff when necessary  Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment, quickly serving customers in a very busy area. ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ACHEIVEMENTS  I have built up a professional portfolio of articles and multi-media products which includes news stories, features and investigative pieces. It also has examples of my editing work; used to create magazines, and online news sites, as well as broadcasting and radio packages.

  

 

Computer skills I am competent in using Microsoft Office packages, Final Cut Pro, InDesign and online blogging programs including Wordpress and Blogger. Broadcast skills experience in recording audio and video clips, and editing them ready for broadcast Understanding of media law knowledge of the key laws surrounding journalism with regards to what can be published and where to find information. This includes laws regarding libel and Freedom of Information. magazine Full, clean driving licence

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES Music: I have played a variety of instruments from a young age, including piano and clarinet, and have played drums in an amateur pop punk band with friends, playing some small, paid gigs in the Doncaster area This helped develop my team working skills: anticipating other peoples needs and working together for a common purpose. I also like writing music reviews, for concerts and new music, some of which can be found in my portfolio. Skiing: I have skied on various holidays abroad and also like to visit indoor ski centres. I enjoying challenging myself and exploring different routes. REFERENCES 1)Sean Dodson Course Leader: BA(Hons) Journalism, Leeds Metropolitan University, The Rose Bowl, Portland Cresent, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3HE Email: s.dodson@leedsmet.ac.uk 2) David Parkes AFA, The Old Post Office, Gainsborough Road, Everton, Doncaster, DN10 5BW Telephone: 01777 818930 3) Joe Harper (ex Bacchus manager) 6 Chapelgate, Retford, DN22 6PJ Telephone: 07944548521