Bhavna Patel

Experience

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  Fused Magazine

  Oct 2009 - Dec 2009

  Editorial Intern

  I completed a three month placement with Fused Magazine, working primarily on their newly launched sister magazine, Area mag. I produced articles that were featured in Area magazine and on the Fused website, as well as updating both websites online and researching and compiling event listings.

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  Bauer Media

  Mar 2010 - Apr 2010

  PR Intern

  I completed a three week placement with Bauer Media, working as an intern at Heat Magazine and Closer Magazine. I produced written work and conducted an interview for Closer Magazine, both in the print magazine and their online website, as well as transcribing interviews and researching articles.

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  Sandwell Council

  Apr 2010 - Jul 2012

  Press and Marketing Assistant

  I am the lead officer on media monitoring. I maintain all databases of our media coverage, provide a clippings service for the wider council and write press releases. I also assist the marketing team and internal communications team on an ad hoc basis.

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  Rewired PR

  Nov 2010 - Dec 2010

  PR Intern

  I completed a short internship at Rewired PR, to gain more experience of the PR and events industry. I produced blogs for some of their clients and for the website, as well as gaining experience writing press releases and event management.

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  Virtual Universe

  Apr 2013 - Apr 2016

  Marketing Assistant

  Duties include managing social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, copywriting and SEO copy.

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  HLM Magazine

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2018

  Marketing Assistant

  Currently, my role has a diverse range of responsibilities, including managing social media channels by sourcing and publishing content and replying to comments and messages. I also source, write and publish blogs on the HLM website, and provide back-end support on the website. I also assist with editing and proofing the print magazine. I manage databases of print and e-mail subscribers, help create marketing materials such as e-mail banners, provide reception assistance by answering calls and provide ad-hoc admin and office support to the team. Show less

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  Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management Canada

  Jan 2018 - Oct 2021

  Compliance administrator at a fast-paced full-service firm. For the first fourteen months, I was the first point-of-contact for AML, fraud and third party queries for back-office and retail staff. I reviewed and processed third party transactions, including physical and electronic payments and reviewed outgoing and incoming wires. I also helped review documentation for and settle Estate accounts and dealt with garnishees from the CRA and bankruptcies. My current role within the Compliance department covers liaising with the New Issue team to review subscription agreements and other documentation for clients participating in private placements, as well as maintaining records of new hires and departures and their outside accounts. Show less

  • Compliance Administrator

    Jun 2018 - Oct 2021

  • General Office Administrator

    Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
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  Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

  May 2022 - Oct 2024

  • Communications Officer

    Oct 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Communications Assistant

    May 2022 - Oct 2023
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  Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust

  Oct 2024 - now

  External Communications Officer