Jessica Doran
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Conscientious English BA graduate who has recently received a distinction for an MA in Film and Television at the
University of Bristol. Articulate and hardworking; looking to transfer multimedia expertise and exceptional written
skills, in addition to my social media and digital marketing experience at GradSmart, and my contributions to Burst
Radio and The Television Society, over to my next role as a digital assistant for an innovative company.
Education:
University of Bristol, Bristol, (September 2019 – May 2020)
Studied Film and Television MA; received a distinction grade
• I took on a leading role as the producer of my group documentary portrait which demonstrated my exceptional
production skills, impeccable organisational skills, and my ability to take initiative
• Received a distinction for my dissertation which was written during the pandemic; this demonstrates my
rigorous work ethic, as well as my ability to work independently and respond constructively to feedback
• My dissertation was based on how reality stars have redefined celebrity culture; I spent a vast amount of time
researching the impact of social media and Influencer culture
• I have excellent presentation and speaking skills, and can use PowerPoint and Prezi to articulate my ideas; I
can also confidently use Adobe Premier Pro to create and edit film
• I am keen to learn new skills; I have since completed LinkedIn learning courses regarding the latest social
media marketing trends and tools, while also discovering the basics of using InDesign
University of Bristol, Bristol, (September 2016 - May 2019)
Studied English BA Hons; achieved a 2:1 grade overall
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Exemplary analytical and research skills and a high level of written communication; my ‘Celebrity Cultures’,
‘American Revolutions’, and ‘Women Writers’ modules relied on a range of digital media
The above modules required the creation of a portfolio; I combined critical and creative writing skills to write
a meditation on Freddie Mercury and the film Bohemian Rhapsody
Experienced in using MS Office, Outlook, WordPress, and Blogger
I have been lucky enough to develop my research skills while exploring subjects that matter to me; I wrote
my dissertation about how fictional novels depict women’s mental health
City of Norwich School, Eaton Road, Norwich, Norfolk (September 2009 - June 2016)
A-Levels: English Literature (A), Media Studies (A), History (B)
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I independently produced my own music video and achieved a mark of 100% for my overall A2 portfolio,
the highest mark my school had ever achieved for an A-Level media blog
I can confidently use software such as Adobe Photoshop, and can competently use a Canon Eos 1200d DSLR
camera
GCSE’S: All A* - C including an A in English and Media Studies
BFI Film Academy Network with Culture Works East, Norfolk and Suffolk (November 2014)
Silver Arts Award:
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During my A-levels, I was accepted onto a competitive short filmmaking course where I co-produced, shot,
and edited a short film in a group using Adobe Premier Pro, it was then screened to a small audience at
Cinema City in Norwich
Work Experience:
GradSmart, Remote Work, (October 2020 – December 2020)
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I recently became a digital marketing intern where I adopted both an administrative and creative role; I was
responsible for managing GradSmart’s social media accounts (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook), as well as
editing short form videos (using Adobe Premier Pro), designing posts (using Canva and Adobe Photoshop),
and writing social copy and blog posts
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In this role I have transferred my enthusiasm for media production in an industry environment; I became an
integral part of GradSmart’s content creation team where I lead the advertising campaign for their new
personality test (creating the social copy and post designs), and introduced a new talking heads advice section
for their Instagram reel
University of Bristol Television Society, University of Bristol, Bristol, (September 2019)
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Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; as a member of the Features Team, I conducted an
interview with the creator of ‘The Noise Pages’, preparing the questions and leading the interview process
Nutmeg, Clifton, Bristol (May 2018 – March 2019)
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I have consistently worked in restaurants throughout my time at university, demonstrating my ability to
manage my time efficiently, as well as my exceptional customer service experience
Nutmeg taught me how to handle the pressures of a fast-moving environment and how to work well within a
team; I had to keep up to date with varying menus and wine lists, which also demonstrates my ability to
remain efficient and adapt to changes, as well as my experience in promoting a specific brand and product
Burst Radio, University of Bristol, Bristol, (September 2016 – May 2019)
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I was a committed member of the News Team for two years, creating weekly podcasts using Audacity and a
voice recording app; I also co-presented a weekly show and provided news bulletins for shows on popular
culture; I became a keen interviewer and researcher for the News Team, demonstrating my eagerness to
explore new projects and meet new people
I then acquired my own radio show entitled ‘Girls on Film’, a light-hearted take on the latest controversies in
film and television, the highs and lows, my picks of the week and more
Epigram Newspaper, University of Bristol, Bristol (October 2017 – January 2018)
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I became a member of the Features Team and gained key research skills by being assigned new stories to
investigate; I also learnt how to write in a concise and informative manner for a newspaper
Jacari, University of Bristol, Bristol, (September 2016 – May 2017)
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I was a weekly home tutor for children where English is not their first language; I was responsible for creating
engaging and educational tasks and games for a brother and sister aged eight
Volunteer at Hospital Radio Norwich, Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, Norwich (September 2015 – May 2016)
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As a regular presenter for their Thursday show, I demonstrated that I can communicate with a diverse
audience and can confidently present to a target audience other than my own age range
Interests:
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During the lockdown period, I have been experimenting with designing one-minute briefs for advertisements,
as well as creating short form videos; in my spare time I like to make homemade cards for my friends and
family
