Aparna Salimon
Bristol
Summary
Ambitious and self-motivated graduate with 2.1 grade in Accounting and Business Management degree at University of the West of England, Bristol. Excited to learn and grow within this field of study, with a proven ability to apply curiosity, drive, and a positive attitude to achieve results. Developed essential Accounting knowledge within the degree, gained through individual & group assessments and exams. Achieved experience in Digital Content Marketing at Hargreaves Lansdown during my summer internship. Promoted to the position of Supervisor broadend strong leadership skills, communication skills, organisational skills and teamwork. Awarded '2023 Hall of Fame' for actively participated within university through various voluntary works.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4040
4040
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Digital Content Intern
Hargreaves Lansdown
Bristol
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with the Digital Content team to maintain and update News and Research pages, ensuring website accuracy and timeliness.
- Contributed to content creation through A/B testing and page optimisation, driving improvements in user engagement and conversion rates.
- Utilised headless CMS to design, build, and publish daily news articles on hl.co.uk/news, producing 25 articles and 42 research updates.
- Participated in Career Insight sessions, editorial reviews, and 1:1 mentoring, gaining hands-on experience in content writing, graphic design, digital marketing, client communications, and social media strategy. Earned relevant certifications.
- Led a strategic SLT project, delivering high-impact presentations to senior leadership, showcasing effective team collaboration and project management.
- Proficient in tools such as Contentful, Miro, Jira, Adobe Analytics, HL website, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Snipping Tool.
Retail Assistant/Supervisor
The Students' Union, UWE
Bristol
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Provided excellent service to customers, by finding products, answering queries and providing product information, promoted to "Student Supervisor".
- Demonstrated responsibility by maintaining my area of the shop floor, receiving and managing deliveries, and handling transactions, maintaining accurate till records.
- Trained and onboarded 15+ new retail assistants, providing guidance on store policies, customer service, and point-of-sale systems, leading to improved team performance and customer satisfaction.
Student Ambassador
University of the West of England
Bristol
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Represented UWE at multiple open day events, effectively communicating course details and personal experiences to 100+ prospective students and visitors, contributing to increased enrolment interest.
- Conducted guided campus tours, showcasing university facilities and providing accurate information to enhance the visitor experience.
- Organised and hosted high-impact campus events, driving student engagement and fostering a welcoming environment for prospective students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Business Management
University of the West of England
Bristol 09/2021 - 07/2024
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Business Studies Level 3 Applied
Long Road Sixth Form College
Cambridge September 2018 - 07.2020
GCSEs -
The Netherhall School
Cambridge September 2016 - 07.2018
Skills
- Strong communication
- Teamwork skills
- Organisational skills
- Solid IT skills (Excel)
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptive and Prioritisation in busy environments
Volunteering
- UWE, Student Rep 2022
- SU, UWE Student Council member 2023
- SU, UWE Lead Business school rep 2023
- SU, UWE Kerala Society, President, 2022
Accomplishments
- Women's Hall of Fame, SU UWE 2022/23
- Finalist - Accounting Student awards 2022/23
- Student Rep Achievement Bronze certificate 2023
- UWE Business and Law Clinic certificate of contribution 2022/23
Languages
English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Affiliations
- Cooking/Baking
Timeline
Digital Content Intern
Hargreaves Lansdown
07.2024 - 08.2024
Student Ambassador
University of the West of England
09.2021 - 05.2023
Retail Assistant/Supervisor
The Students' Union, UWE
09.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Business Management
University of the West of England
09/2021 - 07/2024
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Business Studies Level 3 Applied
Long Road Sixth Form College
September 2018 - 07.2020
GCSEs -
The Netherhall School
September 2016 - 07.2018
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