Grace Gardner

Grace Gardner

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  • About me

    Undergraduate Marketing Manager at University of Birmingham

  • Education

    • University of Leeds

      2018 - 2019
      Master of Arts - MA English Literature with Victorian Pathway

      Modules: 'Apprentices to Life: The Nineteenth Century Bildungsroman''Victorian New Media''Research Methods''War, Mourning, Memory'Dissertation - 'A Novel Sodden with Drink': Class, Masculinity and Discipline in Anne Bronte's The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.

    • University of Birmingham

      2014 - 2017
      BA Hons English 2:1 (67)

      Relevant Modules: 'Critical Practice''The Gothic''Victorian Literature''Suicide Girls'Undergraduate Dissertation - 'The Critical Eyre: Literary History, Feminist Theory and Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre' (68)Other Modules Included:'New York, New York'.'Twenty-first Century Literature''Remembering WW1''Stories of the Novel''Literary Aesthetics''Popular Fiction' • Extensive independent research skills • Strong presenting skills… Show more Relevant Modules: 'Critical Practice''The Gothic''Victorian Literature''Suicide Girls'Undergraduate Dissertation - 'The Critical Eyre: Literary History, Feminist Theory and Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre' (68)Other Modules Included:'New York, New York'.'Twenty-first Century Literature''Remembering WW1''Stories of the Novel''Literary Aesthetics''Popular Fiction' • Extensive independent research skills • Strong presenting skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Developed critical voice and position • Strong academic referencing skills• Strong leadership skills • Critical, analytical skills - Strong IT skills - Extensive experience with periodical and archival research Show less

  • Experience

    • University of Leeds

      Nov 2018 - Aug 2019
      Education Outreach Fellow

      Designed and delivered events and interactive sessions to students of all ages from neighbouring schools at the University of Leeds. • Marketing - Advertised and promoted the upcoming events to local schools • Creative - Designed the sessions and events to suit a wide variety of age ranges • Organised - Hosted and co-ordinated the events on the dayEvents: Experience English at Leeds (Year 12 Event) 14th February 2019World Book Day (Year 7/8 Event) 14th May 2019

    • University of Chester

      Sept 2019 - Jun 2024

      • Email Marketing – Assist with compiling HTML emails using MailChimp.• Digital Marketing – Monitoring social media; updating website with blogs, articles and events using CMS and SEO.• Promotional Material – Create print and digital marketing materials throughout the academic year; ensuring messaging is on-brand; working closely with Design team, researching, copywriting and editing.• Events – Assist with organising and co-ordinating Open Days, Applicant Days and Virtual Open Days, as well as co-ordinating monthly virtual Advice and Guidance events for the University.• Networking – Attend HE Fairs across the country, representing the University and speaking to prospects.• Data Management – Used CRM to liaise between the Digital team and the academic staff to create personalised responses to personal statements for offer holders.• Content Creation – Co-ordinated photo and video shoots including a 360 photography project; starred in promotional video to deliver messaging for 2020’s Clearing campaign; recorded voiceovers for campus videos.• Social Media - Monitor the University's social accounts using Sprout Social. Show less

      • Digital Marketing Manager

        Apr 2023 - Jun 2024
      • Digital Marketing Coordinator

        Nov 2021 - May 2023
      • Marketing and Recruitment Assistant

        Sept 2019 - Nov 2021
    • University of Birmingham

      Jun 2024 - now
      Undergraduate Marketing Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Teaching Assistant

      Issued by Welshpool High School Sixth Form on Apr 2018
      Welshpool High School Sixth FormAssociated with Grace Gardner
    • Mentor

      Issued by Discover Postgrad at University of Leeds on Oct 2018
      Discover Postgrad at University of LeedsAssociated with Grace Gardner
    • Fundraiser

      Issued by Montgomeryshire Youth Theatre on Sept 2013
      Montgomeryshire Youth TheatreAssociated with Grace Gardner
    • Fundraiser

      Issued by Porthywaen Silver Band on Sept 2011
      Porthywaen Silver BandAssociated with Grace Gardner
    • Writer

      Issued by Redbrick Paper on Sept 2015
      Redbrick PaperAssociated with Grace Gardner