Cory Donnan

Creative individual with passion for storytelling, film and broadcasting seeks industry job opportunity. Confident in communication and presentation, able to engage diverse audiences. Organised with excellent planning skills to manage changing priorities under pressure.

I have an audience of 100k on YouTube and over 30 million views since creating the channel in February 2016. I've also had experience as a runner for the BBC, working on The Top Table hosted by Stephen Nolan. With my degree, I had the opportunity to travel to Brazil and become a Global Ambassador for my university. In 2015, I achieved three gold medals and the Derek Clark Memorial Cup for the most improved gymnast, in the same year, I became a published writer, an original piece of creative writing was selected for "Grim Tales - Northern Ireland." I am also musically inclined, and have gained a merit in Singing Grade 6 from Trinity College London. I also have been volunteering in Autism Support Kilkeel, my local charity for children with additional needs since 2015, providing one-to-one support at various therapies in equine, swimming and music, as well as supporting the other volunteers at yearly residentials. I became involved with the charity as my mum is the founder and chairperson, I've helped my little brother who has autism and requires additional assistance, to grow and develop his own independent skills as he is non-verbal with a learning disability. Hardworking and proactive individual, dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences for students. Experienced in performing class administrative activities accurately and preparing engaging learning materials and lesson plans. Friendly and open communicator with excellent time management skills.

I took a gap year between leaving high school and starting my studies at Liverpool John Moores University, where I attended Belfast Metropolitan College for half a year before deciding the syllabus was significantly altered due to COVID-19 restrictions. I wanted to get the most out of the tuition and decided to wait until the next academic year to begin preparing for studying Media Production in Liverpool