1. Fia O’Loughlin
325 Wood Lane, Heskin, Chorley, PR7 5NT.
Email: oloughlinfia@gmail.com mobile: 07711028050
Education
2013-2016 The University of Manchester
BA (Hons) English Literature
Grade: 2:1 (66%)
- Developed analytical, evaluation and strong written and presentation skills
from varied and intellectually challenging modules.
- Awarded a high 1st grade on third year dissertation (75%).
- Achieved a 1st grade for a presentation for a challenging theory based module
on feminist and queer film theory (90%).
- Maintained and achieved a 2:1 grade throughout my degree.
2011-2013 Runshaw College, Leyland
A Levels: English Literature (A*), English Language (A), Religious
Studies (A)
AS Level: Psychology (A)
2007-2011 Bishop Rawstorne C of E Language College
GCSEs: 13 A*-B, including English, Science, Maths, ICT.
Employment
2011 – 2013 (Then intermittently during university breaks)
Sales Assistant and Kitchen Aid, Nisa Local Heskin
- Responsible for interacting with customers, providing a pleasant shopping
experience.
- Aiding in training new staff members.
- Monitoring stock and rotating dates on stock.
- Creating inviting displays.
- Preparing fresh hot and cold foods.
- Providing excellent customer service, independent initiative and team working
skills.
- Received positive feedback from customers regarding my service on multiple
occasions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience working in a busy environment, and ability to handle multiple tasks
at once.
Relevant Experience
2016 Time of the Month Charity
- Working to collect and distribute sanitary products for homeless people in
need of them.
- Successfully fundraised for local Manchester charity Emmeline’s Pantry
Parlour by selling cupcakes
- Aided in creating craft products to be sold for charity at Reclaim the Night
- Distributed flyers and verbal information about the charity to students and staff
on University Campus.
- Excellent communication skills needed for conveying accurate information
verbally and quickly to passing students and staff.

2. 2015-2016 General Secretary of English Literature Society (LitSoc)
- Act as second command on a large committee of 21 members, aiding my
president in overseeing all activities and team members.
- Responsible for taking meeting minutes and all administrative responsibilities
including recording absences and managing the society diary.
- Responsible for collating all relevant information and distributing information
to team members.
- Responsible for creating monthly newsletter advertising events hosted by
LitSoc and by SALC (School of Arts, Languages and Cultures).
- Thinking creatively about hosting events, making attractive flyers and
engaging social media posts.
- Sourcing photographs and information, writing and editing posts for our social
media pages.
- Responding quickly to questions or issues posed to the society by taking
phone calls and organising meetings and events.
- Booking venues and liaising with venue owners.
- Authority on social events and meetings the society holds.
- Aiding in organisation of charity events, socials and trips.
- Gained necessary experience in leadership, administration, marketing and
teamwork.
2015-2016 EAC Peer Mentor
- Undertook necessary training in communication and sensitivity when dealing
with mentees’ issues.
- Responsible for a group of 8 first year students and their wellbeing.
- Committed to visiting first year seminars to aid in their transition into university
life.
- Made myself available via email, phone, and Facebook in order to deal with
any issues that arose.
- Awarded Peer Mentor of the Month in November, for compiling a useful and
attractive information sheet for first year students.
- Contributed to design and content of EAC first year handbook.
- Aided in organisation of End of Year Ball for over 150 students, both as Peer
Mentor and member of LitSoc committee on the EAC Ball Committee.
2015-2016 Writer and Contributor to The Tab
- Regular contributor to the University of Manchester’s Tab group
- Authored several articles and contributed to multiple group pieces.
- Authored an article in which I interviewed students at a Reclaim the Night
placard painting session, asking why they believe the movement for safety on
the streets is important.
- More than capable of producing different styles of writing; analytical, critical,
formal or humorous.
- Extensive technical writing ability, excellent editing and proof-reading skills.
REFERENCES:
Lillian & Harrisons: 01257 451509 (Kath or Neil)
Dr. Hal Gladfelder: hal.gladfelder@manchester.ac.uk
Writing samples available upon request.