Georgia Ferda
Cardiff,Vale of Glamorgan
Summary
Enthusiastic journalist with excellent news gathering, reporting and writing abilities. Confident and determined to garner information required to break stories. Dedicated to factual accuracy and quality for reliable, compliant and engaging news coverage.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Freelance Journalist
BBC Wales
Cardiff
2024.04 - Current
- Worked to tight deadlines to cover breaking news, ensuring to provide timely and informed updates.
- Developed SEO-optimised content, resulting in an increase in website traffic and audience engagement.
- Wrote and edited quality articles, social media posts, and website copy, ensuring to maintain high editorial standards.
- Contributed to newsroom meetings, offering insights and suggestions for story development.
- Maintained an active social media presence, broadened reach of news stories.
Voiceover Artist
BBC Wales
Cardiff
2020.09 - Current
- Translated scripts into expressive vocal performances, delivering a captivating audio experience.
- Collaborated with sound engineers during recording sessions to ensure optimal audio capture.
- Vocalised emotions effectively during dramatic readings, intensifying the listener's connection to the story.
Sales Assistant
WH Smith
Penarth
2022.11 - 2023.11
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided excellent customer service.
- Utilised brilliant communication skills to provide detailed product information.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers for continued business.
Victim Fraud Investigator
Starling Bank
Cardiff
2021.02 - 2021.09
- Implemented controls to prevent fraud and unauthorised payments.
- Tracked and analysed changes in financial assets and liabilities to identify potential fraud.
- Investigated fraud cases and reported findings to management, resulting in a reduction in customer and company losses.
Customer Advisor
Starling Bank
Cardiff
2019.12 - 2021.02
- Successfully handled customer inquiries and complaints.
- Trained new representatives on company practices and customer service standards.
- Negotiated positive outcomes with customer disputes and complaints.
Waitress
Bill's Restaurants
Cardiff
2018.08 - 2019.12
- Maintained a friendly and positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of South Wales
Cardiff 2021.09 - 2024.07
A-Levels -
Stanwell School and Sixth Form
Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan 2012.09 - 2019.07
Skills
- Newswriting
- Time management
- Feature writing
- Media law knowledge
- Ethical practice
- Interviewing techniques
- Investigative reporting
- Social media management
- Audio recording
- Video editing
- Search engine optimisation
- Public speaking
- Multimedia storytelling
- Networking
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance Journalist
BBC Wales
2024.04 - Current
Sales Assistant
WH Smith
2022.11 - 2023.11
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of South Wales
2021.09 - 2024.07
Victim Fraud Investigator
Starling Bank
2021.02 - 2021.09
Voiceover Artist
BBC Wales
2020.09 - Current
Customer Advisor
Starling Bank
2019.12 - 2021.02
Waitress
Bill's Restaurants
2018.08 - 2019.12
A-Levels -
Stanwell School and Sixth Form
2012.09 - 2019.07