Task Four - My CV

Task Four – Preparing a CV

This is an up to date CV that I have written. I will be adding more to it when I have gained more experience/qualifications.

Personal Details

Amy Browning

10 Hilltop Way,
Salisbury,
Wilts,
Sp1 3QY
Phone number: 01722 330473
Date of Birth: 21st February 1993
Email Address: amy2468@tiscali.co.uk
Nationality: British
Driving License: Clean

Highly motivated, committed, organised and willing to take on challenging tasks. Qualifications in media production and keen to try different approaches that will achieve improved quality of work for the company.

Key Skills and Achievements

• IT Key Skills Level 3
• Radio production and experience on radio desk
• Written a number of articles for college magazine “anthem”
• Certificate in First Aid
• Student receptionist for a day - carrying out responsibilities that the employed receptionist would do
• Teaching Assistant for a day – Assisting in classrooms teaching media studies
• Good communication skills – I am a good listener and I will discuss how and when projects need to be carried out
• Motivation – I am self motivated, but I also find it easy to motivate others.

Professional Experience

• September 2006 – Present: The Edwardian Lodge, Salisbury
-Waitressing
-Chambermaid
• February 2010 – Present: Hospital Radio, Odstock Hospital, Salisbury
-Producing radio show
-Controlling radio desk
-Playing music
-On air speaking
• April 2008 – May 2008 (two weeks): Traveller’s World work experience, Salisbury
-Accounting
-Assisting computer bookings
-General office assistant

Qualifications/Education

School/College Years
Harnham Infants, Salisbury 1997-2000
St Marks Junior, Salisbury 2000-2004
St Edmunds Girls, Salisbury 2004-2009
Totton College, Totton 2009-2011

GCSE Results
• Media Studies – A*
• Religious Studies – A*
• Physical Education – Distinction
• English Literature – A
• English Language – A
• Textiles – A
• Science Applied – A
• Science – B
• Mathematics – B
• Spanish – C

Personal Interests

• I have a large interest in the television industry, and I have been to many tapings of live shows which has broadened my knowledge of how a television crew operates, and the complications that arise. I am very keen to learn more about all aspects of the media industry.
• I have been a part of many team sports in the past, such as netball and football, which have led to competitions and leagues for me to compete in.
• As a hobby, I experiment with making and editing videos using Sony Vegas, and I also volunteer at a radio station weekly which I enjoy.
• I try to go to the cinema once a week with my friends as a socialising activity, but I also go because I love films and I am always interested in new releases.
• I love to travel, and I would love a career that would allow me to work and live abroad, as it is something that is very important to me.
• I also enjoy shopping and eating out with friends; I usually do this at the weekends to relax.
• I am currently studying journalism, which is another aspect of the media that I may want to pursue. I am interested in how the manipulation and mediation of news
• I love to listen to new music, so I often search YouTube for new and upcoming bands that I like.
• I am very interested in the Internet; it is something that I use daily. I read a lot of news on different websites, and I like to micro blog and use Internet forums.