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B E N C U L L E N
As a postgraduate with a distinction in Press Regulation I
proved my ability to be able to coordinate and be proactive in
a challenging environment by organising interviews with
several high profile journalists, reporters and editors against
the chaotic back drop of the Leveson enquiry.
TECH & TIARAS | Research Assistant
December 2014 - March 2015
Interviewed key industry experts for a study into gender bias in
the technology industry. Recorded and transcribed interviews.
MONTAGE E-MAGAZINE | Freelance Contributor
2011
Editing and writing articles.
UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD
MSc by Research Media Ethics | Distinction
2011- 2013
Thesis Title: “The relationship between Journalism and
Accountability”
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
English Literature
2009 - 2011
BRADFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL
1996-2006
A Level: English Language & Literature (A), History (B),
Politics (A)
AS Level: English Language & Literature (A), History (B),
Politics (A), Mathematics (B)
GCSE: 10 GCSEs (Three A*s, six As, one B) including A*s in
Mathematics and English
BRADFORD THEATRES | Box Office & Marketing
2012 - Present
• Liaise with marketing department to help develop and
enhance publicity of shows.
• Work as an initial point of contact for the theatres, helping a
wide variety of customers with varying needs.
• Quickly and professionally deal with an array of customer
enquiries.
DLA PIPER | Real Estate Team
2014 - 2015
• Sole responsibility for reporting up to date information to
several large blue chip clients.
• Overhauled and refined the firm’s reporting methods to better
fit the client’s needs.
WEBANYWHERE LTD | Marketing Intern
August 2011 - January 2012
• Worked as a member of a small, focused marketing team
within a rapidly expanding e-learning firm.
• Copywriting.
• Product naming and Branding.
• Competitor analysis.
• SEO.
• Produced a brochure for the large industry trade show BETT.
BRADFORD & BINGLEY | Office Administrator
2008 - 2009
• Operated as a key part of the Tax Free Cash team during a
period of great instability for the firm.
• Initial point of contact for technical issues.
SKILLS: Microsoft Office Suite, iWorks and Google Docs.
HTML coding and the ability to use content management
systems. Very quick at picking up new IT skills.
INTERESTED in film, travel, cooking, music, eating out and
sports. How unique of me.
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