Sam Rooke

Sam Rooke

Events Coordinator PA

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  • About me

    Freelance Video & Digital Marketing | Building Brands and Content for Norwich-based Businesses.

  • Education

    • University of East Anglia

      2022 - 2026
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Queer Culture & Cinema

      Pursuing a creative-critical PhD exploring queer cinema and culture in the context of Asian diaspora. Through a documentary-style practise project I aim to encourage conversations on queer media and culture for Filipinos living within and outside the Philippines, acknowledging social, political and religious factors to bridge the gap between diasporic and local media.

    • University of East Anglia

      2018 - 2021
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Film Studies and English Literature First Class Honours

      Activities and Societies: - Elected Arts & Performing Societies Executive - Equality & Diversity Officer, Health & Safety Officer and Secretary for Burlesque Society - Equality & Diversity Officer for Filmmaking Society - Student Ambassador for Film Studies & English Literature

    • University of East Anglia

      2021 - 2022
      Master of Arts - MA Cinematography and Film/Video Production

      Activities and Societies: - Secretary of Burlesque Society - Equality & Diversity Officer for Unthank Productions

  • Experience

    • GIB Capital

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
      Events Coordinator PA

      Responsible for creative design for prominent 40th Anniversary Event visuals to increase interest and staff engagement prior to the event. I performed initial event assessment and research process into inspirational persons to use as empowering figures for the project, keeping careful track of progress via compiled progress sheets in Excel. Worked closely with the Events Coordinator to maintain optimum levels of communication for the efficient completion of the event tasks, and also helped compile product profiles for Marketing and proofread Corporate Communications materials. Show less

    • Unthank Productions - UEA's Filmmaking Society

      Oct 2020 - Jul 2022
      Social Media Manager

      Heading Social Media Management for a student-run web series project 'Relic' created by Unthank Productions in collaboration with ACC Productions. Liaised with other crew members, cast, showrunners, etc. to organise social media posts across several platforms for optimal engagement. Main creator of visuals for social media using Photoshop, including a range of introduction slides, lore posts, and casting / crew call posters to further engage and immerse audiences in the project.

    • MyTutor.co.uk

      Nov 2020 - Aug 2021
      English Tutor

      Tutoring students of varying levels in English Language and Literature at KS3, GCSE and A-Level in both groups and individually. Helped students prepare for routine and standardised tests, including college entrance exams, and also help them build personal statements.

    • University of East Anglia

      Aug 2021 - Aug 2021
      Digital Marketing Specialist

      Responsible for helping the School of Health Sciences re-evaluate their online presence, particularly against their ARM Strategy for Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity. Tasked with comparing HEI's, mapping social media posts against the ARM Strategy, and identifying gaps in online communication and delivery. My research and findings will influence the recommendations I offer on how to improve the school’s online presence and demonstrate the diversity of the community.

    • Hugh J Boswell

      Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
      Office Administrator

      Efficiently carried out administrative duties around the office including covering reception alongside my main marketing and IT duties. Gained a quick and reliable understanding of company systems and maintained an organised schedule and line of communication with co-workers to ensure daily and weekly tasks were completed or passed on to relevant departments well in advance of deadlines.

    • University of East Anglia

      Jan 2022 - Sept 2022
      Marketing & Events Intern

      Tasked with working on the WeCan campaign run by Careers Central, a series of panels and workshops aimed at preparing women, students of colour and minority ethnic heritage, disabled and neurodiverse people for the world of work. Researched panel interviews from different organisations to prepare relevant material and questions for our panels. Used previous marketing experience to give practical advice on getting students more engaged with WeCan. Planned and produced blogposts and promotional videos for social media in preparation for the events. Created and worked on social media plans for content covering summer - winter 2022. Show less

    • House of Fraser

      Apr 2022 - Sept 2022
      Retail Assistant
    • Psychic Visions

      Jun 2022 - now
      Videographer
    • Larking Gowen

      Oct 2022 - Nov 2023
      Digital Marketing Assistant & Website Administrator
    • Integrated Supply Network (ISN)

      Apr 2024 - now
      Marketing Designer
    • Norfolk & Norwich Festival

      May 2024 - now
      Publicity Team Member
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Albert Sustainable Production

      BAFTA
      Nov 2020