Katie's Profile
Experience Summary
I am an enthusiastic, determined and confident individual who is looking for work to build my skills within the industry.
I am currently in my third year at Southampton Solent University studying Event Management and finish in May 2010.
My main achievements are organising a charity event which raised £1500 for Barnardos children's charity as well as obtaining some great promotional jobs for recognised and respected brands to build on my experience. 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
Conferences
Costume and Character
Credit Card Trained
Data Capture
I have participated in data caputer at various bars/ clubs in Southampton such as Junk, Whitehouse, Oceans and Collins and Oceana collecting names and contact details for the clubs database.
Demonstration
I have demonstrated fitness equipment for Powergirls in John Lewis stores. The role also included selling to reach targets and getting the general public to test out the equipment themselves.
Event Management
I ran a charity event in March 2009 which consisted of recruiting volunteers. We collectively raised over £1500 for Barnardos childrens charity.
I was also part of a new themed night at Junk Southampton during 2009. The night was named "Rollers" and we booked acts such as DJ Luck & MC Neat, Artful Dodger and had special appearances from Lilly Allen. We also had Hollyoaks and Playboy themed parties with known faces from each making guest appearances. My personal roles were promotions; to ensure the night was busy.
Exhibitions
I worked for Complete Models and promotions at the Southampton Boatshow in 2008. My role was to promote Complete models as well as data collection for the Boatshows database.
Fragrance / Counter Cover
I have worked for brands as Clarins, ESPA and Jesscia. I have also achieved product knowledge certificates on these three brands.
Hospitality
I have worked within a busy reception at The Odney Club Hotel over the busy Christmas period in 2006.
Installation
In-store / Store approved
Leafleting
I have distributed leaflets for many brands such as LA Fitness, the gym, and many bars and clubs. I also worked for Original 106 FM based in Southampton in which I was ensured on their branded vehicle and travelled around Hampshire to distribute flyers at various events.
Merchandising
Modelling
This was for fun, and the photos came out great. I am confident enough for this kind of work.
Mystery Shopping
Off Trade Sales
On Trade Sales
Presenting
Rigging
Roadshows
Sales
Many of my past promotional and part time jobs have included sales. I have also been part of an extensive shot selling campaign along the South coast in which we had very high targets to reach.
Sampling
Security
Technology
Van Sales
Acting
Bar Person
I worked for Oceana, Southampton for 7 months as a VIP waitress/ bar supervisor. My main roles were meeting VIP guests, escorting them to their VIP suites and providing waitress service to them. Bar roles included cashing up and stock control.
Car Driving License
I passed my driving test in January 2005.
Computer Skills (Advanced)
Computer Skills (Novice)
Experience of programmes; excel, powerpoint, word.
CRB
Face Painting
First Aid Certificate
Health / Hygiene Cert
HGV Driving License
Make Up Artist
Motorcycle License
Nail Technician
Own Transport
Public Speaking
Qualified Dancer
Roller Skating / Blading
Qualifications
Southampton Solent University- BA (Hons) Event Management (predicted 2:1)
Reading college- National Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Furze Platt Senior School- 8 GCSE'S grade A- C, AS Levels