Resume

Career Objective

To secure a position within the advertising industry, allowing me to solidify and expand on my skills and knowledge. To gather an understanding of industry practices and to make a strong start in the advertising environment

Education

Expected to graduate 17^th December 2008, Bachelor of Communication (Media), RMIT University, Major: Communication, Business & Politics, Speciality: TV

2004, VCE Certificate, Thornbury Darebin Secondary College, Speciality: Humanities, Arts, English, Communication

Key Skills

Communication

• Online writing skills as demonstrated during studying of the Bachelor of Communication (Media) degree at RMIT University through creating websites and blog writing
• Contributor to Yen Magazine’s online blog
• Writing skills as demonstrated through my work at ANZ (Media Relations department) drafting Talking Points and Media Releases
• Wrote article ‘Living with a Sporting Injury’ which was published on youth website vibewire.net in 2007
• Public speaking skills as demonstrated through class presentations and my position as College Captain during Year 12 at Thornbury Darebin Secondary College

Creative

• Problem solving skills as demonstrated through my television, radio and online work whilst studying at University
• Creative skills as demonstrated through my show reel (available on request)
• Ability to work within different media platforms. Ability to produce throughout all stages from script writing to post production

Technical

• Ability to create web pages and manage content effectively
• 3 years experience with dealing with online content
• Proficient in Dreamweaver, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, Photoshop

Managing Information

• Ability to research and process information effectively e.g., my third year assignment on the topic of ‘How to generate revenue from websites’

Team Work Ability

• Participation in many team productions throughout studies: e.g.; small scale radio, television and online productions

Industry related experience

April 2008

• Filmed the Spanish American Foundation for the Arts Launch, to be used as promotional material and also to be uploaded onto the client’s website

April 2008

• Recorded radio piece for Climate Festival 2008 to be broadcast on Triple R FM’s ‘Room with a View’ Show

Employment

July 2008 – Present

Casual Assistant to the Media Relations team
ANZ

Key responsibilities:

– Managing distribution lists
– Researching
– Drafting Talking Points and Media Releases

May 2008 – Present

Casual Assistant
Word Up Online

Key responsibilities:

– Managing AdWords campaigns
– General admin duties

*For further contact information and references, please do not hesitate to contact me on alexandra.todorov@hotmail.com.