• After initially joining BBH for two weeks work experience, I was asked to stay on for a further two weeks as an intern, before being offered a three month contract on the Bailey’s and Dove for Men accounts. I was then placed on reception before being offered a permanent role as Team Assistant on the Audi and Barclaycard accounts. • Responsible for designing concepts in response to a creative brief for a Virgin Media print campaign featuring Mo Farah. Following the presentation of my ideas to the Creative Directors, my concept and slogan were pitched and bought by Virgin Media. My contract was extended to allow for me to see my ad through from conception to launch. The ad went live throughout print and outdoor media in September, as part of a multimillion-pound campaign.• Team Assistant responsibilities included assisting with the management of new campaigns, administration and diary management for all members of the team as well as conducting creative brainstorms, researching initial sources for creative development and strategic input.

• Assisting with the planning, execution, testing and co-ordination of software release strategy for the client base.• Writing press releases, blog and social media posts for clients including Mana Premiere, ‘Infiniti Concepts Stand Proud at Goodwood Festival of Speed’. • Initiated the conception design for a new product advancement proposal. • Creation of professional presentation pitch personally delivered to department directors. • My proposal was well received and is currently in production. • Constructing a new database for client accounts. • Employing Google AdWords to improve PPC rates and insure consistent ROI.

• Reporting figures to the Director and assisting with administration duties including diary management, email correspondence, clerical and secretarial responsibilities.• Client development and market research into potential business opportunities and competitors. • Managing job advertisements and updating live vacancies on a daily basis. • Monitoring and assuring quality of incoming CV’s before forwarding to potential employers. • Full responsibility for marketing via Social Media to increase brand awareness, using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and relevant blog sites and job boards.

My responsibilities were divided between the tourism side of the business and the daily work required on a working cattle farm. • PA to the owner of the station – working closely with him each day to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of the business.• Bar management – opening/closing, restocking and up-selling. • Evening events coordinator – structuring and leading evening entertainment for guests; ranging from bush dancing and karaoke to scavenger hunts and other games. • Quad-bike tour guide – conducting training and safety briefings infront of large groups of people before leading guests out on a 20km tour of the property – at all times taking precautions to ensure safety of all participants. • Cattle work – all aspects, establishing an ability to maintain a level head at all times even when pushed beyond previous comfort boundaries.

• Taking provisional bookings using a computer system.• Handling queries and complaints in a professional manner. • Checking in and allocating rooms to large groups of guests at a time, proving an ability to work effectively under pressure. • Using an exceptional telephone manner to contact potential guests and confirm bookings.

• Bar service, waiting tables and training new staff.• Restocking at the end of the evening and up-selling wherever possible.• Assisting with the organisation of small functions, which were regularly held in our dining room. (Table layouts, seating plans, menu structure and music choice).

• Handling up to £18,000 per day in a fast paced, pressurised environment, requiring a trust worthy nature and ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure.• Being the only original member of a four person team left by the conclusion of the placement, I was also given the responsibility of training new members of cash handling staff.

• As Marketing Assistant I reported to the Managing Director of the company. • I was lucky enough to work with Castle Cover on the run up to, during and following their launch; allowing a real insight into the inner workings of the business. • I worked predominantly in the advertising and marketing sector, assisting with decisions regarding promotional media, cold calling potential clients and conducting market research on pre-existing competitors. • Castle Cover ultimately became the third largest specialist over 50’s insurer in the UK and recently sold for an excess of 60 million Euros.