My CV

Erica Wenham

(D.O.B 24/06/91)

LinkedIn Profile: http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/erica-wenham/40/636/90a

Personal Profile

I’m a very well organised, reliable, friendly and enthusiastic individual as well as being highly motivated. I also believe that I have a very bright and bubbly personality but can also be very professional and smart. I am open to learning new things to help me with my future education and career. I can work well on my own and within a team due to my good communication skills.

Also, I successfully completed my entire A level studies at Swakeleys and Abbotsfield Post 16 Centre in Hillingdon, Uxbridge. As well as this, I am currently studying my degree in Public Relations and Marketing Communication at Bucks New University in High Wycombe which is the type of career I would be interested in heading into. As I only attend university a few hours per week I am immediately available for work and throughout Summer 2013.

Key Skills

Can remain very calm under pressure and be optimistic
Good team player as well as working as an individual
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good customer service and personable skills
Well skilled in all Microsoft Packages
Good telephone manner
Punctual and reliable
Very well organised

As I have been studying PR and Marketing at university, I have built up a wide knowledge and range of skills in relation to the PR industry and strongly wish to work in this field of work. Using my skills I am able to;

Create and use social networking websites and blogs to give customers a more personable approach (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) to regularly update customers with business information such as promotional offers, product info etc.
Develop new and innovative marketing strategies/campaign ideas
Provide high quality, engaging and accurate written material to help with press releases, statements, website content etc.
Implement SEO (Search Engine Optimization) to help enhance search engine rankings (e.g. gain more customers as they will be able to find the business easier)
Create press releases and presentations. Due to past education and experience, I have excellent writing skills. Please email me on the above address to receive past copies of press releases I have created.
Help with event planning/production/promotional materials etc.
Create and maintain personable relationships with existing and future customers
Carry out appropriate market research
Maintain and update website information
Create advertising materials such as leaflets, newsletters etc.
Contribute to business internal documents such as annual reports, newsletters etc.

Work Experience

(April 2013-Present) – PR Assistant at: Nobull Communications

Press Release Writer. Presentation Creator. Blogger Contacter. Idea Generator. Campaign Thinker. Researcher. Social Media Poster. Occasional Tea Maker. “Work Experience Wonder”. To find out more about my time at Nobull, please visit the agency’s online blog at: http://www.sociabull.co.uk/index.php?id=88&p=&search

(March/April 2013) – Intern at: Rain Communications

I worked alongside Rain PR for their main client, John Lewis for a short period of time during March/April 2013. Based above the brand's flagship store in Oxford Circus, I mostly took charge of the store's womenswear in regards to their own-branded clothing such as "Weekend", "Collection", "Kin", "Alice Temperley for John Lewis" and more. I was also responsible for sending out specific items to numerous well-known publications and journalists such as Company Magazine, Daily Mail, Elle Magazine etc. for potential high coverage. Other tasks included regularly reporting on the brand's main competitors in the marketplace (Debenhams and House of Fraser) and their online/offline activity as well as how John Lewis contributes to current fashion trends. What were these companies doing that John Lewis weren't? What was John Lewis doing that their competitors weren't? Advantages/Disadvantages etc.

(May 2012-September 2012) – Marketing & PR Assistant at: Stunning Wedding Photography

During summer 2012, I began working for a small wedding photography business. I created a successful blog where I would post new, interesting and informative articles about the business around 4 times a week to give customers a more personable approach. I would also regularly update the companies Facebook and Twitter pages. I also helped to implement Search Engine Optimization for the blog to help enhance search engine rankings and gain more customers/brand awareness.

(May 2011-June 2011) – Field Sales Consultant at: Fourways Marketing

I worked as a field sales consultant with Fourways Marketing during Spring 2011 where I was required to do a lot of face-to-face/door to door sales promotion and marketing. This greatly helped with increasing my confidence and marketing experience. However, I had to unfortunately leave this role after a short period of time due to serious family commitments.

Education

(2002-2007) Swakeleys High School, Hillingdon

GCSE's in the following subjects:

Mathematics – C
Science (Double Award) – CC
English Literature – B
English Language – A*
French – C
Business Studies – D
Preparation for working Life – Passed, Level 2 (Equivalent A*-C grade)
Information Communication Technology – C
Food Technology – D
Religious Education – B
History – D

(2007-2009) Abbotsfield and Swakeleys Post 16 Centre, Hillingdon

A Levels in the following subjects:

Applied Business Studies (Double Award) – CC
Media – B

(2010-Present) Bucks New University

Undergraduate Student in Public Relations and Marketing Communication

Miscellaneous awards and Achievements

In my 5 years at Swakeleys, I took on the roles of a Charities, Public Relations and Environment Representative which involved setting up meetings and brainstorming new ideas to help the school.

I also achieved numerous excellent attendance awards during my secondary education.

I have achieved 12 GCSE grades (the majority being all A*-C), 3 A Levels and I am currently in the process of achieving my Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations and Marketing Communication.

I also hold a full UK driving licence.

References

Dr. Bill Nichols (BNU Lecturer & PR Professional)

bill.nichols@bucks.ac.uk

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