Laura's Profile
Experience Summary
I have worked in promotions for over 7 years now & take pride in doing an excellent job. I have experience in most sectors covering leafleting, demonstrating, hospitality, data capture, sampling, meet & greet & bar work. From my years working in retail, I also have supervisory skills.
I am also a part time self represented model & have done shoots for burlesque sites such as burlesquehats.com & fairygothmother.co.uk as well as promotional shoots for various drinks companies.
As a drama & dance graduate, I enjoy the theatre, the cinema & many contemporary dance companies. I hope to continue my drama & dance work & travel in the future.
I can provide character & work references from various promotions companies based in & around London. View
my contact details, availability, and stats.
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Other Experience
I have also worked on the NHS' HPV Vaccine campaign for young girls aged 12-18 & worked at several festivals & gigs.
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Other Skills
I am an advanced skills poledancer & am currently learning Burlesque.
Languages
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Extra Information
Airport Passholder
Assistant Event Manager
The Guardian at Camp Bestival
Auditing
Automotive
Chef
Conferences
National Teachers Conference, NEC Birmingham
Costume and Character
Credit Card Trained
From my years in retail, i have training using credit card machines.
Data Capture
Demonstration
Event Management
Tuborg at Download Festival
Exhibitions
Fragrance / Counter Cover
Hospitality
I work at the Grand Prix every year doing Hospitality.
Installation
In-store / Store approved
Leafleting
Have Leaftled on Various Campaigns, the most recent including Matalan, Morphy Richards, Vichy, Ireland vs Brazil game.
Merchandising
Modelling
I am a self represented model. My work can be seen at http://www.modelmayhem.com/laurajothorpe
Mystery Shopping
Off Trade Sales
On Trade Sales
Presenting
Rigging
Roadshows
Sales
I worked in retail for a number of years at stores such as Legends & Schuh
Sampling
Cadburys
Adez
Tic Tacs
Muller Corner
Olay
Security
Technology
Van Sales
Acting
I am a graduate of Drama & Theatre Studies at Royal Holloway University & have been involved in various pieces including Othello & some devised theatre. I have also been involved with various Drama companies as well as working with Drama productions in various schools.
Bar Person
I have worked at Royal Ascot, Chepstow Race Course, Glorious Goodwood & the Goodwood Revival as well as for local pubs in my home town.
Car Driving License
I have a full, clean drivers license.
Computer Skills (Advanced)
Computer Skills (Novice)
I completed an iT course for my access to higher education course.
CRB
I have an up to date CRB check.
Face Painting
First Aid Certificate
As part of my work as a Teaching Assistant, I have to regularly undertake First Aid courses every 3 years.
Health / Hygiene Cert
HGV Driving License
Make Up Artist
Motorcycle License
Nail Technician
Own Transport
I own my own Ford Fiesta.
Public Speaking
As a Drama student, I am used to public speaking & giving presentations.
Qualified Dancer
Roller Skating / Blading
I do this as a hobby from time to time
Qualifications
Access to Higher Education
Drama Degree
Currently studying PGCE at Goldsmiths University London
Management & Customer Service courses within Retail.