1. Shona Marshall
07972655450
shona_marshall@hotmail.co.uk
Focused, hard-working and conscientious media professional with excellent organisational and
communication skills. Energetic, confident, and enthusiastic with team leading experience. IT literate. 80
WPM Teeline Shorthand.
Core Skills
Technology and Publishing DesignSoftware
Competent with Microsoft Office, including Access, Outlook, Excel and Word
Strong working knowledge of FinalCutPro and ability to operate a camera
Strong working knowledge of InDesign
Proficient in editing and producing using radio packages
Strong working knowledge of Desktop Publishing
Communication
Friendly and approachable
Comfortable conducting interviews and researching information from sources
Eager to build upon existing network and forge new relationships and contacts
Employment
Newsbase Edinburgh – Reporter/ Sub-Editor/ Accounts Assistant 06/14-02/16
Distributing real time articles throughout the day
Handling sales and purchases invoices, including a great knowledge of Quickbooks
Researching and writing articles, stories and reports concerning the oil and gas industry in North
America
Liaising with customers all over the world
Doing company/office orders
Organising flights and accommodation
Editing News in Brief (NiB) stories for publications
Constructing NiB files and putting them into publications
Building files using Indesign for use in final publications
Working to tight and often conflicting deadlines
Sub-editing according to differing publication style
Liaising closely with other members of the global team via Skype
Interviewing key international sources by telephone
Key Skills: Communication, editorial proficiency, research, accounts.
Moda in Pelle – Supervisor 09/12-06/15
Ensuring a high level of customer service
Cash handling
Handling the open/close of the shop including till balancing and stock control
Training other members of staff in policies and procedures
Visual merchandising
Key Skills: Leadership, stock control, customer service.
Herald Magazine – Work Experience
Pick Me Up!/ Chat Magazine, IPC Media – Work Experience
The Call, Glasgow Clyde College – Deputy Editor
2. La Senza – Supervisor 11/10-06/12
Cash handling
Supervising staff
Ensuring smooth running of the shop
Leading the team
Customer service
Key Skills: Team work, cash handling.
The Priory Night Club – Supervisor 02/09-06/12
Customer service
Dealing with deliveries
Cash handling
Staff training
Ownership of club social media sites/promotion
Key Skills: Marketing, training.
Education
Glasgow Clyde College 2012-2014
HND Practical Journalism
NCTJ Diploma in Journalism
University of Aberdeen 2008- 2010
LLB Law (2 years)
Additional Publications
Freelance article for the Daily Record - 2013