About Me

Gemma Diaper
17 Helyar Road, Bournemouth, Dorset. BH8 0LX. [email protected] [07811431064]

In May 2011 I successfully completed a four-year degree in Public Relations. I was fortunate enough to secure an entry-level role at Premier PR, where I assisted on home entertainment publicity campaigns. Unfortunately I was forced to hand in my notice as the London based family member that I was staying with became terminally ill, and I sadly could not afford to relocate on my salary. I secured a retail position in Bournemouth over the Christmas period, but I am now dedicated to securing a role in London and relocating. My internship at BBC Worldwide had an impact on my passion and interest in media and entertainment, and I am dedicated to pursuing a career within these industries. I am a creative, enthusiastic, professional, conscientious, organised and hard working individual, who excels within a workplace environment and is always willing to go that extra mile. I can work efficiently individually or as a member of a team, and I feel the skills that I possess would be an asset to any potential employer, and I look forward to the new challenges that my future may hold.

Employment/Work experience
1DUpdates Facebook, Twitter and Website Publicity and Press Co-ordinator
September 2011-November 2011
This was a voluntary role for a friend. I drove traffic to pre-existing platforms by building relationships with key press, and third party organisations. I worked with HMV, Vivid Imaginations, Mizz magazine and TOTP magazine during the two months, and we gained 25,000 extra followers on Twitter, 4,000 Likes on Facebook, and over 18,000 unique user hits on 1DUpdates.co.uk.

Premier PR - London Administration Assistant

August 2011-October 2011

I worked within the Home Entertainment division, assisting with DVD publicity for titles by HBO Home Entertainment, Momentum Pictures, Icon and Artificial Eye. I monitored and saved coverage, placed competitions online and in press, distributed review materials and managed all press release distribution.

BBC Radio 1 London Press office work experience

July 2010-July 2010

I completed work experience in the press office for Radio 1, 1Xtra, Switch, BBC Introducing and the BBC Asian Network. I assisted with events and press related activities, I monitored and saved all coverage received and monitored celebrity interviews and future live lounge sessions and transcribed press worthy sections.

I completed a 54-week paid internship at BBC Magazines, the publishing arm for BBC Worldwide. This position provided me with hands on PR experience and exposure to a working press office. I implemented and assisted with strategies for a wide range of titles. On a daily basis I: wrote releases; arranged interviews; constructed promotional material; and would complete admin-based tasks for my team. The role required a high level of organisation, the ability to multitask and work within a team and excellent communication skills.

BBC Worldwide - London Press & PR Assistant

2009-2010

CIPR Wessex Representative Bournemouth University Representative for Bournemouth University

2008-2009

This role required me to attend monthly meetings with local PR professionals. I also had to arrange a Meet the Professionals Evening where first year students interacted and networked with industry Gemma Diaper

professionals. A high standard of written and verbal skills were required for this, as well as remaining organised and approachable at all times.

Seminar Group Representative Bournemouth University 2007-2008 Student Representative

www.sonofdorkonline.org Public Relations Executive

2005 - 2006

I acted as PR executive for the web site and arranged exclusives. For this role I developed and maintained contact with the record company, and in turn this generated awareness of the website and the band.

Qualifications
Bournemouth University Grade: 2:2 First Year Media and Society Advertising Theory and Practice PR Theory and Practice Marketing Theory and Practice Communication & Marketing Research Writing Foundation Skills BA Hons Public Relations 2007 2011

Second Year Public Opinion and Persuasion Public Relations Programmes Political and Economic Analysis Written and Visual Communication Business Context: Finance Business Context: Law Communication & Marketing Research Third Year: Placement Please see Employment/Work Experience. Media Economics This unit provided a critical understanding of the nature and evolution of media organisations, and the opportunity to assess the current issues facing such organisations. Interactive Media Strategies This unit addressed the changes in the media world and how the emergence of digital technology/social media has provided a new communication platform. Creativity in Communications This unit offered students the space to appreciate the value that creativity can add to all forms of communication. Strategic Management for PR This unit looked at the strategic management of organisations and enabled students to understand the strategic issues facing a range of organisations. Dissertation A discussion into print publishing and its future.

Fourth Year Modules

Bournemouth and Poole College OCR Level 3 National Diploma in Media Grade: Distinction

2005-2007

This course provided me with a brief introduction to media, which I developed further at University. During the two-year course I undertook a number of practical and theoretical assignments.

NVQ Level 2 in Administration Grade: Pass

2004-2005

This course enabled me to polish all my written and verbal communication skills, and learn key organisation tools, both of which I developed further during my 2009/10 internship.

I.T Skills
I am confident in using all Microsoft Office programs, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. I am also a competent user of media database Gorkana.
References are available on request.
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