Martin's Profile
Experience Summary
I began working in the promotional marketing industry in 2006 during my gap year, and have continued since during and after my time at university.
Even after years I am still very passionate about the work and the opportunities it provides.
I was raised in London where I have had much of my promotional experience.
I have lived in Liverpool studying Japanese and International Business; a four year course, one being a placement year in Japan.
During my year abroad, studying at a university in Fukuoka, Southern Japan I was able to vastly improved my Japanese language to a level of fluency and experience the Japanese society and culture first hand.
I was also able to do some work within the promotional sector whilst in Japan, including modelling, TV adverts and work at a Beauty show.
In my spare time I keep myself entertained and healthy by regularly taking part in my hobbies that are Agressive Rollerblading, Rock Climbing and Skiing.
I like to be health conscious and take a great interest in food, nutrition and cooking.
I also play the Cello to grade 7/8 and have also taken up Classical Guitar for a year.
I have recently graduated with International Business and Japanese BA Hons. 2.1 with oral distinction and am currently seeking employment.
As I have gained a significant amount of experience I am particularly interested in team leading and project managing and I would like to take my work with the industry to the next stage.
I am reliable and available for full day (or night) work (last minute work is also ok!) so please contact me if you are interested in hiring me! View
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Skills
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Languages
First language: English
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Extra Information
Airport Passholder
Assistant Event Manager
Auditing
Automotive
Chef
Avid cook and very competent around a kitchen!
Conferences
Costume and Character
Subway - Wearing 'Angel Wings' whilst leafleting
3G Mobile - Wearing Billboards
Paddy Power - Wearing Billboards
Credit Card Trained
Data Capture
Demonstration
Apple - Demonstrating full range of products to Business customers at Company hqs
Hewlett Packard - Demonstrating HP Laptops, other HP technology
Microsoft - Demonstrating Windows Vista, MS Office products and other MS Devices
Nintendo - Long term campaign demonstrating the Nintendo Wii, also spent time demonstrating the NDS
Pokemon Black/White - Demonstrating the new games for a very busy launch with pokemon distribution
Event Management
Exhibitions
L'Oreal - Beaty show in Japan
Fragrance / Counter Cover
Hospitality
Dorothy Perkins - Greeting customers and making alcoholic drinks at the entrance of the store for a store party
Installation
Bacardi - Had to set up Bacardi marquee, sound system drinks bar for demonstration
In-store / Store approved
Apple - Business parks, corporate HQs
Bacardi - Tesco superstores
Coors Beer - In various bars
Calvin Klein - Bluewater, Kent
Dorothy Perkins - Making drinks at the enterance of the store
Hewlett Packard - Curries, PC World
Kellogg’s - WHSmiths
Microsoft - Curries, PC World
Nintendo - GAME, Gamestation
TNT fireworks - ASDA superstore
Leafleting
3G Mobile,
Apple
British Telecom
Coors Beer
Calvin Klein
Megabus
Paddy Power
Red Vultures
Subway
L'Oreal Japan
Merchandising
HP/Microsoft - During these campaigns, it was our responsibility to check displays and stock levels daily
Modelling
Becreate Japan
Kanda Photography
Fontaine - TV Advert staring ex-Miss Japan, Hisako Manda
Mystery Shopping
Off Trade Sales
On Trade Sales
Presenting
Rigging
Roadshows
Sales
TNT Fireworks - Selling and distributing fireworks from a counter in a major ASDA supermarket
HP - Along with demonstrations, sales were also a main focus of the campaign
Microsoft - Along with demonstrations, sales were also a main focus of the campaign
Sampling
Bacardi - Was mixing and offering samples of various Bacardi cocktails outside major Tesco supermarket
Coors Beer - Offering free Pints for completion of a game
Calvin Klein - Giving out free samples of their CKin2U fragrence in Bluewater, Kent
Kellogg’s - Offering samples of Kellogg's range of cereal bars in store
Nestlé - Giving out Nestlé Latté drinkings to commuters outside business district in Central London
Smirnoff - Visiting various bars and offering cocktail samples we mixed of the new flavoured vodka
Security
Technology
Apple - Demonstrating full range of products to Business customers at Company hqs
Coors Beer - Working in bars with interactive 'wearable' screens
Hewlett Packard - Demonstrating HP Laptops, other HP technology
Microsoft - Demonstrating Windows Vista, MS Office products and other MS Devices
Nintendo - Long term campaign demonstrating the Nintendo Wii, also spent time demonstrating the NDS
Pokemon Black/White - Demonstrating the new games for a very busy launch with pokemon distribution
Van Sales
Acting
Bar Person
I have worked on numerous alcohol sampling campaigns; mixing cocktails and sampling them in bars and at stores for companies such as Bacardi, Morgan's spiced and Smirnoff.
Car Driving License
Computer Skills (Advanced)
I have always had a strong interest in computers and technology and am able to quickly familiarise myself with new products and systems.
This has been particularly useful when demonstrating products for Apple and for Microsoft.
Computer Skills (Novice)
CRB
Face Painting
First Aid Certificate
Health / Hygiene Cert
HGV Driving License
Make Up Artist
Motorcycle License
Nail Technician
Own Transport
Public Speaking
As pary of my University Degree throughout the four year course we have been repeatedly tested on our ability to present to an audience; at times in English and at other times entirely in Japanese.
This includes speech competitions during my time abroad in Japan.
Qualified Dancer
Roller Skating / Blading
I regularly Rollerblade, twice weekly at local skateparks and street spots and am very happy if it can be a part of my work too.
Qualifications
International Business and Japanese (50/50 weighting) - gradutated 2.1 with Oral Distinction