Tiana Grindlay
Durham,County Durham
Summary
Final-year Psychology student at Durham University leading marketing for the largest student-led fundraiser in Europe (DUCFS). Combines a research background in visual attention and aesthetics with hands-on content creation, events, photography and Adobe Creative Suite Skills. Seeking graduate roles in marketing, communications or people-focused research.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Head of Marketing & Public Relations
Durham University Charity Fashion Show
Durham, County Durham
05.2026 - Current
- Lead an 8 person team (PR, Social, photo, video, design) running the shows year-long campaign across instagram, tiktok and print
- Grew Instagram to 13,500+ followers (+720) and Tiktok to 3,200+ (+475) within six weeks of the campaign launch.
- Coordinate sponsored posts and shoots with 45+ brand partners, including Red Bull, Lipton, HSBC and Jägermeister.
- Maintain brochures, presentations, and website content, in like with the show's brand.
Events Photographer
Wilder Events & Others
Durham, County Durham
10.2025 - Current
- Regularly shoot 2 club nights a week, as well as 3+ freelance events a month.
- Planned photoshoots based on specific client briefs.
- Set up professional cameras, equipment and accessories in indoor and outdoor venues.
- Adapted shooting styles and techniques to match different events and environments.
- Edited photographs with meticulous attention to detail, using Adobe Creative Cloud software.
- Collaborated successfully with a veriety of work styles.
Swim Teacher & Lifeguard
Swim@ & Dauntsey's School
Durham & Devizes
05.2025 - Current
- Taught 20+ pupils a week, including children and adults.
- Maintained vigilant supervision during lessons and pool time to prevent accidents and ensure safety.
- Implemented teaching methods to maintain student interest and encourage a love for swimming.
- Prepared lesson plans that catered to different skill levels, from beginners to advanced swimmers.
- Documented student achievements and provided constructive feedback to encourage continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Durham University
Durham01-2027
A-Levels -
Dauntsey's School
Devizes, WIL01-2024
GCSEs -
Dauntsey's School
Devizes, WIL01-2022
Skills
- Technical: Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, JASP, social media analytics
- Marketing: Campaign management, content creation, brand partnerships, event coordination, creative thinking
- Stakeholder engagement
- People: Problem-solving, Team leadership, Public speaking, strong time management
Certification
- Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
- SEQ Level 1 & 2 Swim Teacher - Swim England
- RLSS Pool Lifeguard Qualification
- Paddle Safer Award, Paddle UK
- Emergency First Aid at Work training, RLSS UK
Hobbies and interests
- Water sports including scuba diving, surfing and paddle boarding
- Photography, including work in the dark room.
- Sports, including the gym, netball and running.
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed the Paris Half Marathon in 2023.
- School Prefect throughout 6th Form
Timeline
Head of Marketing & Public Relations
Durham University Charity Fashion Show
05.2026 - Current
Events Photographer
Wilder Events & Others
10.2025 - Current
Swim Teacher & Lifeguard
Swim@ & Dauntsey's School
05.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Durham University
A-Levels -
Dauntsey's School
GCSEs -
Dauntsey's School