Sam Kersey

Experience

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  BBC

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  Broadcasting Intern

  ✓ Wrote journalistic copy which was used live on air at BBC Radio Sheffield.✓ Sourced audio snippets from the public in an unfamiliar city.✓ Edited radio packages under deadline pressure.

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  B Sly Magazine

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Features Writer

  ✓Created original features on UK urban culture.✓Contributed to brainstorming sessions on the direction of the publication.✓Learned how to use the magazine design software LucidPress.✓Communicated with music artists and provided event photography.

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  FAITHWORKS

  Oct 2017 - Jan 2018

  Social Media and Marketing Consultant

  As part of my degree, I developed a social media strategy with a partner to raise awareness of this local charity's food banks. Together we:✓ Created, edited and distributed a promotional video.✓ Produced a media pack, with advice on house style, networking, post scheduling and tags.✓ Launched their Twitter account and revamped their Youtube account.✓ Created and shared an interactive food banks map. ✓ Conducted extensive research into demand for Faithworks' services.✓ Held interviews with employees and stakeholders. Voir moins

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  Alokiddy

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

  Proofreader and Voiceover Artist

  ✓ Identified spelling, grammar and consistency errors in texts.✓ Improved the fluency of English learning materials.✓ Provided voiceovers which were easy for beginner level English learners to understand.

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  Private English Teacher

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2019

  English Second Language Teacher

  ✓ Taught private lessons for a mixed ability class of excitable 6-8 year olds. ✓ Created active learning materials on topics such as cooking, climates and personal preferences. ✓ Improved my students' pronunciation and creative writing ability significantly.

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  Apax Leaders

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  English Second Language Teacher

  ✓ Developed the reading, writing and speaking ability of 4-12 year olds.✓ Compiled detailed reports on student progress, delivering them to parents in an accessible way.✓ Produced my own interactive lessons for teenagers. Using tablets, they learned to do research, make presentations and engage in organised debates on topics such as climate change and artificial intelligence.

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  BlingABC

  Mar 2020 - Sept 2021

  English Second Language Instructor

  ✓ Delivered online English classes to large groups of Chinese 4-12 year olds. ✓ Used actions, puppets and singing to teach vocabulary and sentence structures with enthusiasm.✓ Gave in class feedback to improve students' pronunciation and confidence in conversation.✓ Maintained exceptional time management to teach up to 35 slides in 40 minutes.✓ Created progress reports assessing student performance and areas for improvement.

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  BCP Council

  Sept 2021 - Jan 2022

  Beach Lodges Administrator

  ✓ Communicated effectively with current and prospective guests by email, telephone and social media. ✓ Used an in-house IT system to manage bookings and availability. ✓ Conducted thorough checks onsite to ensure that each lodge was kept looking immaculate, with all appliances maintained in excellent working condition.✓ Proofread information packages to ensure they were concise, clear and engaging.✓ Researched how the business could continue to improve and thrive, including through award schemes. Voir moins

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  University of Bristol

  Jan 2022 - now

  Student Support Administrator

  ✓ Managing varied enquiries from students, academics and external bodies via email and in person.✓ Monitoring and troubleshooting attendance taking through the university's new software, and writing guidelines for future staff on how to conduct this activity effectively.✓ Working with the Student Visa team to conduct Right to Study checks, and welcome new international students to the city/University.✓ Identifying and gathering appropriate data to audit student feedback.✓ Organising and recording student course transfers.✓ Organising the provision of marked reassessment exam scripts.✓ Gathering and implementing student unit choices, ensuring they comply with course guidelines. Voir moins