About Me

Recent Journalism and Media communications graduate awarded a 2:1 with BA Honours, with work experience across a range of local and regional press, television and radio, seeking a role as a television Presenter. Unpaid editorial and catwalk modelling roles have helped enhance my modelling experience and techniques. I am interested in Editorial, commercial, catalogue and catwalk modelling.

Acting

Accents

Presenting

Experience

Specialist Areas

Employment History & Experience

EDUCATION
• De Montfort University Leicester Sep 2012- May 2015
2:1 in Journalism and Media communications (BA Hons)
• City and Islington Sixth Form College SEP 2009 – JUNE 2011
Achieved 3 A-Levels Including English Literature and Language
• St Anne’s High School for Girls SEP 2005 – JUL 2009
Achieved Eleven GCSE’s Grades A*- C including B in Math’s, B in IT and B in English Language

TV Presenter (AFRICAN FASHION TV) 7-8 AUG 2015
• Prepared own scripts, links and interview questions
• Reacted to instructions given through an earpiece by the director
• Worked effectively under pressure, reacted quickly and met tight deadlines
• Engaged with the audience and kept their interest throughout the programming
• Showcased excellent personal presentation skills and maintained clarity and pace of voice



TV Presenter (DISK AND JOCKEY MEDIA) 30 JUNE 2015
• Researched topics and background information to be featured on the programme
• Providing links between clips
• Responsible for the running of the TV show whilst liaising with members of the production team
• Spontaneously interviewed guests on location
• Wrapped up programme for audiences

News Reporter/ Entertainment Presenter and Radio producer (DEMONTFORT UNIVERSITY RADIO STATION) NOV 2014 - MAY 2015
• Independently prepared, conducted and produced one of stations few live telephone interviews with celebrity
• Gained knowledge of the UK radio market, different station and programme styles including audience demographics
• Used a variety of recording equipment whilst operating different radio studio’s
• Prepared, conducted and produced news content via IRN.co.uk which I then presented live on air
• Responsible for keeping up-to-date contact lists and running orders

Modelling

Experience

Employment History & Experience

Catwalk Model-De Montfort University Fashion Show April 2015
Editorial Test shoot Model- MC Media July 2015
Commercial Test Shoot Model- Apple Models August 2015

Entertainment

Extras Work, Partipant, Contestant

Experience

Languages Spoken

Other Information

Relevant Skills

• Listening skills- ability to listen and understand quickly and duplicate instructions
• Online skills- social media, Blogger and WordPress
• Software skills- Office, InDesign and Adobe Premier
• Journalistic skills- reporting, interviewing, production and researching, implemented by an inquisitive nature
• Production skills- produced Show reels, TV and radio packages and produced transcripts
• Excellent communication skills under pressure, including diplomacy and the ability to build rapport and draw information from people
• Understanding of Media law, ethics and industry regulations as they affect radio and television production
• Organisation- developed throughout proceedings until completion of Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellently presented with a polite and respectful manner
• Flexible, adaptable and people orientated- worked for a range of public sector roles
• Languages- Basic French speaking, listening and writing skills

Interests & Hobbies

Keeping up to date with current affairs; regional, national and international. I enjoy creating Television packages and reading novels as well as presenting on radio show. I also enjoy Modelling.

Miscellaneous Information

EDUCATION
• De Montfort University Leicester Sep 2012- May 2015
2:1 in Journalism and Media communications (BA Hons)
• City and Islington Sixth Form College SEP 2009 – JUNE 2011
Achieved 3 A-Levels Including English Literature and Language
• St Anne’s High School for Girls SEP 2005 – JUL 2009
Achieved Eleven GCSE’s Grades A*- C including B in Math’s, B in IT and B in English Language