15 Badgers Walk

Newtownabbey

County Antrim

BT37 9PP

Tel: 028 90 471284

Career Objective

Keen to find a challenging marketing position in a progressive company which offers early responsibility in return for enthusiasm, innovation and a commitment to achieving goals and business objectives in a profitable way.

Education and Qualifications

2000-2003 BA Business Studies with Marketing

Expect to graduate with a 2:1in summer 2003

University of Ulster, Jordanstown

Final Year Options: Developing Products and People, Marketing Principles, Business Organisation, Managing Activities, Resources and Information, International Marketing

Dissertation: Gender Stereotyping in the Marketing of Cars

1993-1997 Hollybush Comprehensive School, Newtownabbey

A levels: Business Studies (B), English (B), French (C)

Specialised Skills

Computer Skills: Proficient in Word, Excel, Access PowerPoint, Internet and email

Languages: basic French

Driving: full, clean driving licence

Skills Profile

Communication

· gave regular presentations during class seminars and researched and debated issues such as Third World Debt as member of University Debating Society

· developed listening skills as a volunteer for Nightline (a confidential student listening service). Answered calls during the nightshift, listened to students’ concerns and encouraged them to explore their thoughts

· liaised with bar and restaurant managers to arrange social events for the walking club.

Organisation

· successfully managed social budget for University Walking Club. Monitored expenditure, researched prices of trips, negotiated group discounts and promotions

· worked to tight deadlines in busy kitchen environment during Christmas period

Sales and Marketing

· currently achieving 125% of sales targets in pressurised sales environment

· proven sales record including 2 years part time experience selling designer shoes

· extensive telephone marketing experience

· successfully advertised and marketed the Walking Club end of year dinner – increasing participation by 18%

Work Experience

June 2001-present Telemarketing (part time) – Deluxe Hotel Group, Newtownabbey

Christmas 2000,2001 Waitress (holiday work) – The Elk Pub, Newtownabbey

June 1998-Sept 2000 Sales Assistant - Designer Style Shoes, Jordanstown

Interests and Achievements

· Social Secretary for University Walking Club (2001-present)

· Active member of the Debating Society

· Nightline Volunteer at University of Ulster

· Enjoy walking and mountain climbing particularly Mountains of Mourne, Cave Hill, Slieve Gullion

· Keen cinema and theatre goer

Referees

Prof. John Browne Dissertation supervisor, School of Marketing, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, County Antrim, tel: 028 90 284737

Mr. Peter Dickson Team Leader, Telemarketing Section, Deluxe Hotel Group, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, tel: 028 90 237667