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Hazel Welsh

Hazel Welsh

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  • About me

    Copy Writer & Content Creator

  • Education

    • Varndean College, Patcham

      2009 - 2011
      Psychology, English language, history and fine art A* - Psychology, A - English Language, B - Early Modern History, B - Fine Art

      Activities and Societies: I was part of the creative writing society - which included a performance of my work in Jubilee Square, Brighton. I also took part in numerous psychological experiments for Sussex University.

    • Kings Manor Community College, Shoreham

      2005 - 2009
      English, Math, Science, History, Spanish, Latin, Art and Dance 4 A's, 3 B's and 3 C's

    • Bournemouth University

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) English 2:1

      Activities and Societies: I was part of dance society in my first year, and also part of Doppelganger Studios Graduated with a 2:1 in English. The course looked at both English language and literature, as well as writing creatively and for the media.Modules included Communication Skills, Fact and Fiction, Approaches to Literature, Narrative Structures and Writing, Editing and Publishing. We were graded on essays, creative pieces and presentations - including a Pechakucha (a presentation whereby each slide is only up for 20 seconds)My creative dissertation featured a novel extract for a… Show more Graduated with a 2:1 in English. The course looked at both English language and literature, as well as writing creatively and for the media.Modules included Communication Skills, Fact and Fiction, Approaches to Literature, Narrative Structures and Writing, Editing and Publishing. We were graded on essays, creative pieces and presentations - including a Pechakucha (a presentation whereby each slide is only up for 20 seconds)My creative dissertation featured a novel extract for a Psychological Thriller, as well as an essay about child characters in literature and relating psychology back into fiction. I received a First for this piece of work. My narrative was then adapted into a play, which won Best Screenwriter at The Fresher Writing Prize 2016. Show less

  • Experience

    • Worthing Leisure

      Jun 2010 - Jan 2011
      Team worker

    • WHSmith

      Jan 2011 - Sept 2011
      Team worker

    • Swiss Cottage Pub

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2013
      Waitress

    • JB-PR

      Jul 2013 - Jul 2013
      Intern

      I spent two weeks doing work experience with JB-PR, a PR company located in Brighton. Jobs included researching/writing their celebrity column, writing blogs, keeping social media up to date, researching journalists and contacting companies. The experience helped to develop my communication skills, whilst also giving me the opportunity to write under quick deadlines.

    • Salariya Book Company

      Sept 2013 - Sept 2013
      Editorial and design intern

      I spent two weeks interning at this children's book publishers located in Brighton. I was given full rein of page layouts for three different books, including a travel puzzle book and a history book, as well as editorial experience. I learnt a lot about the publishing industry, whilst also gaining invaluable skills in photoshop and indesign.

    • KBC PR & Marketing

      Aug 2014 - Sept 2014
      Intern

      Before gaining a job with the company, I interned with KBC PR for six weeks.My roles included writing press releases, researching clients, researching and writing the monthly newsletter and general admin.

    • KBC PR and Marketing

      Oct 2014 - Aug 2015
      Junior Account Executive

      During my time at KBC PR and Marketing I represented Loews Hotels & Resorts and Rocky Mountain International, as well as helping with Florida Keys and the Capital Region. My former job helped me gain experience in writing press releases and newsletters, as well as organising media visits for my clients and gaining media coverage for them. My job also included looking after the company's website, blog and social media accounts. A personal highlight of this job was assisting at an event with the Governor of Virginia and celebrity chef Tom Kerridge. Show less

    • Tropical Sky

      Jan 2016 - now
      Copywriter and Content Creator

      I am currently working as the Content Creator for Tropical Sky, a luxury travel brand that sells luxurious, tailor-made holidays to the Caribbean, Far East, Middle East, USA, Canada, Africa and Australasia. My role involves writing hotel and tour copy for our sites, writing articles for our Inspiration Guides and external publications, sourcing and editing images, testing website usability and using social media to connect with our customers.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • English BA (Hons)

      Degree

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Brighton Marathon Runner

      Issued by Cancer Research UK on Apr 2015
      Cancer Research UKAssociated with Hazel Welsh

    • Race For Life participant

      Issued by Cancer Research UK on Jun 2006
      Cancer Research UKAssociated with Hazel Welsh

    • London to Brighton bike marathon

      Issued by British Heart Foundation on Jul 2013
      British Heart FoundationAssociated with Hazel Welsh