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Alex Norcross

Sheffield,South Yorkshire

Summary

Results-oriented professional dedicated to skill enhancement and practical application. Emerging photographer and journalist with strong networking and organizational skills. Consistently achieves results in high-pressure environments through creativity and effective customer engagement.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Photographer and Data Administrator

Taped Magazine
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
12.2025 - Current

Please note that I am employed as a Volunteer, and this is an unpaid role.

  • Working with Excel spreadsheets to maintain a streamlined workflow for myself and other volunteers and editors.
  • Specialising in event photography and reviewing, providing timely services without compromising the quality of work.
  • Maintaining a creative portfolio showcasing work and attracting prospective clients.
  • Editing photos using software such as Adobe Lightroom, ensuring the best possible delivery of high-quality photographs.
  • Composing emails and contracts that are professionally delivered to clients and colleagues.

Customer sales assistant

The Crafty Cat
Sheffiled, South Yorkshire
01.2025 - Current
  • Maintaining shop hygiene and cleanliness standards to create an inviting environment.
  • Performing accurate inventory checks for stock availability.
  • Processing transactions efficiently and correctly, whilst also handling the cash drawer with accuracy.
  • Building relationships with customers through resolving queries swiftly and upselling additional products in a friendly manner.
  • Organised social media marketing, promoting new products and events.
  • Contributing to visual merchandising displays to increase product appeal.


Education

GCSEs - English Literature

Aston Academy
Sheffield
09.2018 - 06.2023

GCSEs - English Language

Aston Academy
Sheffield
09.2018 - 06.2023

GCSEs - Mathematics

Aston Academy
Sheffield
09.2018 - 06.2023

UAL Level 3 Diploma - Journalism and Digital Communications

The Sheffield College
Hillsborough, Sheffield
09.2023 - 06.2024

UAL Level 3 Diploma - Music Technology

The Sheffield College
Hillsborough, Sheffield
09.2024 - 06.2025

Skills

  • Dedication to brand understanding and stock knowledge
  • Working efficiently in a fast-paced environment whilst juggling multiple assignments
  • Friendly and welcoming customer service
  • Photojournalism knowledge
  • Creative and inspired ideas

Affiliations

  • Music
  • Reading
  • Concert Photography

Accomplishments

In my first year at The Sheffield College, I created a Music Podcast for my final major project that was featured in a University of the Arts London Exhibition, earning me a UAL Distinction and Diploma.

Timeline

Photographer and Data Administrator

Taped Magazine
12.2025 - Current

Customer sales assistant

The Crafty Cat
01.2025 - Current

UAL Level 3 Diploma - Music Technology

The Sheffield College
09.2024 - 06.2025

UAL Level 3 Diploma - Journalism and Digital Communications

The Sheffield College
09.2023 - 06.2024

GCSEs - English Literature

Aston Academy
09.2018 - 06.2023

GCSEs - English Language

Aston Academy
09.2018 - 06.2023

GCSEs - Mathematics

Aston Academy
09.2018 - 06.2023
Alex Norcross