Matt Burton, D.O.B. 16/06/1987

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PERSONAL PROFILE

An ambitious and enthusiastic final year Journalism undergraduate, due to graduate in May 2009, on target for a 1^st Class Honours Degree with relevant hands-on Journalism, PR work experience and published work, looking to pursue a career in Journalism or Public Relations.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

University for Creative Arts, Surrey: BA Hons Journalism 2006-2009

Expected degree class: 1^st

Modules studied in both Print Journalism and Online Journalism include: News reporting and layout presentation (2:1), Feature writing and layout presentation (1^st), Web logs/website design and production (1^st), Editorial development and production (1^st), Law for journalists (2:1),Shorthand (2:2)

Guildford College, Surrey: A-Levels 2004-2006

Business Studies (A) Media Studies (A) English Literature/Language (B) ICT AS-Level (B)

Guildford County School, Surrey: GCSE’s 1998-2003

4 GCSEs at A* including English Language, English Literature and Business Studies

7 GCSEs at A-B including Mathematics (B) and Spanish (B)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Related Work Experience

Sports Editor Canvas, Student Newspaper, Farnham 2006-Present

& Sub-Editor • Working in an office environment assisting other editorial staff (Part-time)

(Voluntary) • Researching and writing sports stories, conducting interviews

• Selecting and sub-editing suitable copy, gathering images

• Designing pages, laying out stories, liaising with printers

PR Assistant UCA Media Relations, Farnham June 2007 (Voluntary) • Writing and researching press releases (1 Week)

• Preparing media lists and establishing press contacts

• Developing newsletters and material for university website

Additional Work Experience

Sport & Leisure UniSport, University Of Surrey 2007-Present

Officer • Dealing with customers and communicating effectively

(Part-time) • Balancing tasks and working well under strict time constraints

• Working as part of a team and problem solving

Shop Supervisor Footlocker, Guildford 2003-2007

(Part-time) • Gradually promoted from first position as sales assistant after leaving school

• Showed responsibility and initiative by running shop unsupervised, including cashing and locking up, banking and management of junior staff

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

I have a strong interest in sport, following all sporting current affairs. I like to play a variety of sports, including football, whilst I also enjoy playing videogames. I am a keen writer and love to socialise.

KEY SKILLS

Written Communication

A sophisticated user of written language, developed through A-level English. These skills have been enhanced by studying a journalism degree, course projects and involvement in student newspaper.

Verbal Communication and Presentation

A confident and effective communicator, I have further developed these skills through PowerPoint presentations, feature/story pitches, face-to-face interviews and telephone interviews.

IT

I have developed IT skills through academic study and work placements. I’m a frequent user of Microsoft Office programs and competent using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop to create magazine/paper layouts. I also have experience in web design using Fireworks and Dreamweaver.

Creativity and Team Work

The degree requires the generation of innovative ideas for reports, stories and feature projects. This has included working in teams to brainstorm ideas and to create team produced magazines, blogs, newspapers and websites. I specialise in page design, aided by my good knowledge of Apple Mac programs and my strong interest in print production.

Organisation

I have excellent organisational skills and self-motivation, which is demonstrated by my ability to continually meet deadlines, achieve high grades and balance course work with a part-time job.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Full clean driving licence and car owner • Willing to commute and relocate • White/British