Seller 253482 - London, Greater London, UK

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Unrated (New)

Hourly Rate:

£16.67

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Now

Overview:

Freelance Journalist. Working currently for financial market leader in Spain Negocio& Estilo de Vida as London correspondent. Speak and write in: English, Spanish and catalan.

: Hourly rate shown includes a discount of 25% for registered charities.

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CV

Highly proficient Media & Analyst Relations Specialist, with broad experience in key aspects of public relations including media relations, event planning and marketing, community outreach, editorial services, and communications, in a variety of settings including corporations, universities, and agencies. Jordi is also a qualified Journalist and a feature writer, being the London correspondent for the Spanish financial newspaper Negocio, as well as collaborating with a number of diverse publications.

Employment History

(Mar 2007 & ongoing)

Journalist – UK Corresponsdent

London

UK Correspondent for the Spanish financial newspaper Negocio, my work entails:
• Research and pitch feature news stories and briefings in relevant sectors.
• Write sector-specific UK business and financial news.
• In the field, reporting and shooting.
• Write scripts, edit news packages and work with managers to gain final creative approval.
• Understand financial information presented in English, providing accurate translations for non-English speaking colleagues.

(Feb 2007 & ongoing)

Media & Analyst Relations Specialist

London

Being in charge of devise and implement corporate media relations and public affairs programmes for The Hare and the Tortoise Productions, an independent film production company. The role includes:
• Communication of company activity via all media channels including press, consumer media, and members of the film industry both at international and local levels.
• Provide timely answers to media & customer requests.
• Organise press events and provide advice to the film director for his public appearances.

(Sep 2006 & ongoing)

Events Assistant & Student Ambassador

London

Performing different roles within the Marketing and Communications Team of Thames Valley University, including:
• Provide support to the Events Coordinators for the preparation, execution and management of both internal and external events.
• Obtain sponsorship and engage in community relations.
• Provide counselling and orientation to both current and potential students.

(Jul 2004 to Jul 2006)

Concession Retail Manager at Harrods (since October 2004)

London

Being responsible for the management of the Wanted’s team at Harrods, and reporting directly to the area manager. Key responsibilities comprise:
• Manage a team of 6 poeple, including recruitment, performance evaluation, coaching and training, work allocation, and problem resolution. Defining daily targets, monitoring accomplishments and fixing the corresponding commissions.
• Development and control of the concession’s budgets; research and compilation of administrative reports for personnel, payroll, and trade organisation surveys for cost estimation and budget review.
• Maintenance of stock and inventory; managing year end inventory.
• Representing the organization at Harrods’ community and business meetings; promoting existing and new programs or policies.
• Coordination of marketing activities, to include advertising and sales promotion, customer service relations, visual merchandising, and special marketing events.

Concession Retail Supervisor at Harrods (Sep – October 2004)
Assisting the Manager in the above mentioned responsibilities, or taking over management duties in the absence of the Manager.

Product Demonstrator at Harrods (July - Sep 2004)
Focused on increasing customer awareness through promotion of the company’s products. Highly customer oriented.