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- 1. Candice Mcleod Home Address: 39 Childeric Road, New Cross, London, SE14 6DQ Tel: 07507141370 Email: Candice_a_Mcleod@hotmail.co.uk Twitter: @CandiceAMcleod LinkedIn: Candice Mcleod Personal objectives My goal is to work hard to pursue a successful career in Marketing and PR. I am a dedicated, hard working individual who can perform to a high standard working on my own as well as working in a team. I have excellent communication skills and I am very computer literate. I am familiar with Microsoft programs and various types of Social Media. I adapt easily to new situations and I am confident that I would achieve well in the role that you have to offer. Education Birmingham City University BA (HONS) Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations. 2:1 grade June 2010 (Core modules: Relationship Management, Consumer Behaviour, Project Management, PR Strategy, Branding, Marketing Research, Advertising Strategy & New Media) Sutton Coldfield College BTEC National Diploma in Business (MPP) June 2007 Bramcote Hills Sports College G.C.S.E including English and Mathematics 10 A*-C grades in June 2004 Work Experience Some of my previous employment has been part-time and summer jobs whilst in full-time education PR / Marketing Assistant (Internship) (31/08/11) – (30/10/11) SAM Learning GO! Writing press releases, organising award assemblies at schools, liaising with MPs/Mayors to attend, spreadsheet management, Mail merging, contacting journalists, writing promotional letters to school for free trials. Bar supervisor /Duty Manager (10/5/11) – Present Morton-Scott Pub Company Opening and closing the bar, banking, ordering, stock replenishment, handling bookings for function room, employee management, delegation of duties, producing weekly Rota, till operations.
- 2. PR Assistant (Internship) (17/1/11) - (22/1/11) Frank PR Agency Sending out samples for coverage, interviews for press releases, contacting personalities for press days, general admin duties, mounting coverage. Waitress (18/10/10) – (1/4/11) The Alchemist-Barracuda Group Serving customers food and drinks. Setting up/closing down. Money handling. PR Assistant (Internship) (23/8/10) – (30/10/10) MusicMonk mobile nightlife planner Social seeding, sales, writing promotional material, sending out press releases, conversing with editors. Valet (10/5/08) – (15/10/10) Dusk till Dawn Poker Club Skills • Accredited Personal License holder • I have achieved a level 2 certificate in Young Enterprise. It entailed, my class setting up a mini business. As their Managing Director, I led my class to the Council House in Nottingham and managed to achieve fifth place out of 14. • I used team work to help me gain a level 2 qualification in Working with Others. I also use my team work skills as I regularly have to work in groups for some modules at university. • I developed my leadership skills throughout community sport; this helped me to qualify for the BST Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership. • I improved on my computing skills at college and was awarded with a key skills level 2 in Information, Communication and Technology and use this skill on a daily basis at university, writing up assignments, compiling presentations and designing websites. • I furthered my arithmetic skills by studying for and achieving a key skill level 2 in Application of Number. • I have a level 2 key skill in Communication, and use this skill a lot as my Course Achievements and Hobbies I hold a full UK Driving license. I was also on the Afro-Caribbean Society committee with the role of the Events Coordinator, helping to put on different types of events from fashion shows to parties. I had the responsibility of being my Course Representative for Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations 08/09. I used to be a serious athlete a few years ago, now I just enjoy running as a release of daily stresses. During my spare time I enjoy cooking as well as dining out, listening to live neo References Work references: Sam Fearon Chris George The Sun Tavern Marketing Manager 66 Long Acre SAM Learning GO!
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