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Megan Straw

Doncaster

Summary

An enthusiastic, diligent and versatile team player, priding myself on my ability to be cooperative and adaptable with colleagues and customers alike. I am passionate in providing positive experiences to all those I encounter, displaying a friendly and trustworthy demeanour with exceptional communication skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Editorial assistant

Integrity Media
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Proofread copy to verify grammar and spelling accuracy ahead of publication.
  • Created content in order to be used in competitions as aid and in social media campaigns.
  • Assess content submitted by potential authors and surmised submissions before delivering them to editors for the final decision.
  • Attended and pitched ideas during team meetings to increase content opportunities.
  • Completed administrative duties and acted as the first point of contact for outside collaborators.
  • Coordinated content creation and publication schedules for timely and consistent delivery.

Seasonal Cashier

Tescos
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided a cooperative and friendly customer service experience to countless customers each day learning personalised product recommendations to generate revenue.
  • Successfully managed to create a cordial environment throughout the seasonal shopping period.
  • Handled transactions of cash, credit, returns and exchanges accurately on a system learnt in a limited time constraint to ensure seamless cash flow throughout the store
  • Helped meet business needs by working extra shifts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English and Creative Writing

The Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
09/2022 -

A-Levels -

Ridgewood School
Doncaster
09/2019 - 05/2021

GCSEs -

Ridgewood School
Doncaster
05/2017 - 06/2019

Skills

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Coordinated team player
  • Developing presentations
  • Grammar expertise
  • Social media knowledge
  • Project scheduling

Affiliations

  • I run a dedicated music blog and social media in my free time exploring the local music scenes in Manchester and Sheffield. I conduct interviews, take and edit photos and write reviews for up and coming musicians.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Editorial assistant

Integrity Media
08.2021 - 02.2022

Seasonal Cashier

Tescos
10.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - English and Creative Writing

The Manchester Metropolitan University
09/2022 -

A-Levels -

Ridgewood School
09/2019 - 05/2021

GCSEs -

Ridgewood School
05/2017 - 06/2019
Megan Straw