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I am an enthusiastic, bright and creative individual with lots of experience in the promotional and field marketing world! My Mum first got me into this field of work when I was studying as she did Mystery Shopping, auditing, and promotional jobs and thought it would be a good way for me to pay my way through university. Since that time, I have worked for companies such as React, Lodge Services, The Network, Retail Eyes, Grass Roots, McCurrach, CPM, TRO and many more. Since finishing university, I have worked as a freelance musician - mostly singing and playing my own songs, on guitar. Doing this I have been able to travel Europe supporting Joan Armatrading and tour the USA, in recent years. You can find out more about this here: www.danraza.com. In addition to this, I have also worked as a Census Collector, an English Language teacher, a bar steward, and TV/film extra. These different roles have provided me with various useful skills such as cash handling, how to work well under pressure and to deadlines, and also how to adapt to different situations and work both with other people and under my own initiative. I have a 2:1 BA degree in American Studies and also have a valid Food Hygiene certificate and First Aid certificate. I am keen music fan and also sports lover. When not doing either of these, I enjoy reading, walking and being with friends. View my contact details, availability, and stats.

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I have several years experience in the field marketing and promotional world. This ranges from mystery shopping to merchandising to demonstrating. I approach my roles with 100% commitment and enthusiasm and I pride myself on being reliable and a good team-worker. And, most of all, I like to enjoy my work.

Languages

First language: English

Extra Information

  • Airport Passholder

    I have worked as a mystery shopper representing Costa Coffee when I had a pass to assess their services at the Channel Tunnel

  • Assistant Event Manager

    I have worked setting up demonstration stalls for Diageo as Assistant.

  • Auditing

    I have worked on behalf of several brands, including Nestle and Barclaycard, visiting various SMEs and bigger stores doing auditing work.

  • Costume and Character

    I have dressed up for a Diageo promotion as a tennis player during Wimbledon for their Pre-Mix campaign. I also have worked as an actor so have plenty of experience getting in character.

  • Credit Card Trained

    I have worked at Chelsea Football Club as their official museum photographer and, here, it was also my job to process people's payments using a credit card machine.

  • Data Capture

    I have done this for various companies over the years. The most recent was for VW at their showroom in Finchley Road, working through CPM.

  • Demonstration

    Working for Illy in Harrods, I have demonstrated how cocktails could be made using their new product.

  • Event Management

    I have worked as Event Manager numerous times for Link Communication. For the London Lite newspaper, I would have to manage between 6-7 people in the Liverpool Street area and ensure they remained in possession of enough papers at all times and they were situated in the right positions to achieve maximum saturation.

  • Exhibitions

    I have worked in Earls Court on behalf of Daily Mail.

  • Fragrance / Counter Cover

    I have worked in Boots for Ted Baker.

  • Hospitality

    I have worked at the Emirates on behalf of Lucozade during football tournaments.

  • Installation

    On numerous occasions I have visited big supermarkets, such as Tesco, and banks putting up POS.

  • In-store / Store approved

    Working on behalf of Illy, Heineken, and Puzzler - I have been approved by the store.

  • Leafleting

    I have lots of experience of this representing brans like Orange, the Co-Op and many more.

  • Merchandising

    The most recent merchandising work I have done is for the Smoothie brand, Naked, in several SMEs in London

  • Modelling

    Visit my webpage www.danraza.com to see some examples of this

  • Mystery Shopping

    I have worked for companies such as Grass Roots, React and Retail Eyes doing this for several years. Clients including Cineworld, Ben and Jerrys and William Hill.

  • Presenting

    n/a

  • Rigging

    Working at St John Smith's Square, I have set up stages.

  • Roadshows

    n/a

  • Sales

    For a long time, I have worked on an ad-hoc basis for the recycling company First Mile, in a sales capacity.

  • Sampling

    I have sampling experience working on behalf of companies such as Illy, Naked, the Co-Op and many more.

  • Security

    I have worked at a classical music venue, St John Smiths Sqaure, on a temporary basis for several years doing this.

  • Technology

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  • Van Sales

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  • Acting

    I have worked as an actor since leaving school. I have worked on shows such as the Bill and Eastenders and been in Harry Potter and War Horse, as a background artist.

  • Bar Person

    I have worked for Diageo at exhibitions set up giving out samples of their pre-mix cocktails. I have also worked at a bar in Central London.

  • Car Driving License

    I have a valid licence.

  • Computer Skills (Advanced)

    I am literate with all Microsoft software and confident with computers.

  • CRB

    I have this as part of my work as a Census Collector in 2011

  • First Aid Certificate

    I have this, as from 2011.

  • Health / Hygiene Cert

    I have a valid certificate.

  • Public Speaking

    I feel confident and comfortable addressing people in different contexts. My work history has taught me to be adaptable and how to communicate effectively.

  • Qualifications

    2002- 2005 Kings College London, BA Hons Degree (2:1) in American Studies (including a subsidiary unit in ‘A’ level French) 1997-2002 - Cedars Upper School, Leighton Buzzard A-Levels: English Literature A, Religious Studies A, History A A/S Level: French B GCSEs: English Literature A*, English Language A, History A, Geography A, French A, Religious Studies A, Double Science BB, Maths B

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