ALEXANDRA ROBITU Mobile Number: 0792 585 23 62 Email: alexandra.robitu@gmail.com LinkedIn: uk.linkedin.com/pub/robitu-alexandra/40/21/520/
Personal Profile A dedicated, challenge-loving 2nd year student in PR & Communication with substantial experience in promotion, event management and communication.Passion for team-work and experience in delivering excellent results while working under pressure. Willing to gain new experience and further develop skills such as: crisis management, corporate communication, media analysis, through collaboration with the rest of the team. Accredited IT user of Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Photoshop, Quark Xpress.
Education •2011-2014 – Southampton Solent University: BA (Hons) Public Relations and Communication; This course teaches a wide range of skills, from stakeholder communication to international strategic marketing plans. It gives a high insight into areas such as marketing, communication, advertising as well as journalism. One of its best advantages is that it gives students numerous opportunities to work with live clients, this way providing a feel for the real world. •2007-2011 – ‘Iulia Hasdeu’ National College; Bacalaureat Exam : Mathematics, Physics, Romanian As part of the Bacalaureat there were 3 written exams: mathematics, physics and romanian and 2 oral exams: english and romanian. A certificate exam for IT skills was also included. •2013 – Norwegian Music Academy: European Creative Futures Intensive Program A 10 days intensive business development program bringing together 50 students from 5 different countries with the purpose of learning how to combine business and arts. The program involved both seminars and group tasks, each day ending with pitches or presentations. Overall, it proved to be a useful and unique experience giving insight into the different systems of education throughout Europe. – Southampton Solent University: Course Rep Training Solent University organised a few training sessions to give further insight in all the tools and methods available to course reps and how they would be used to their best advantage. •2010 - Young Adults course at Advanced (CAE) level at British Council Romania
Work Experience •INTERN - Marketing
‘Make It Happen Media’ February 2013 - Ongoing
‘Make It Happen Media’ is an app development company based in Southampton. Part of the marketing sector of the company, responsible for marketing campaigns concerning the launch of apps.
Responsibilities include: -Developing creative ideas -Conducting primary and secondary research -Creating marketing communication plans -Organising events and promotion -Pitching to potential clients
•CLASS REP
‘Southampton Solent University – BA (Hons) PR & Communication’ 2012-2013
Responsibilities include: •Feedback collection •Event organisation •Crisis management •Communication between peers and tutors •Travelling and attending conferences such as NUS National Course Rep Conference
• PROMOTER
‘MERCURY 360’ June 2012- September 2012
Responsibilities included: •Engaging and persuading customers •Promoting products/ services •Conduct sampling events
• PRESIDENT – Sports Committee
‘Local Parliament of Youth – Second District of Bucharest CityHall’ 2009-2011
The Parliament of Youth is an organisation inspired from The European Parliament of Youth. It consists of 42 members selected through a thorough political campaign and electoral votes. The Parliament deals with the organisation of events for young adults, from event planning to finding sponsors and supervising the actual event. The members responsibility is to be actively involved in all the projects as well as travel when necessary and act as Romanian Student Ambassadors. Responsibilities included: •Event managing •Data collection •Promotion of events •PR work •Leading and managing meetings
Skills & Qualifications Languages:
•Romanian: Native Proficiency •English: Professional Working Proficiency (Officially recognized through: IELTS – 7.5) •Spanish: Professional Working Proficiency •French: Elementary Proficiency •Portuguese: Elementary Proficiency
Time management accredited training
Excellent event management skills IT accredited skills
Interests •Cheerleading
Cheerleading is a sport that is based on team work and dedication. It depends on trust and hard work and requires complete commitment. These are skills that are easily transfered in the PR field.
•Photography
My interest in photography has been enhanced by my course, during which I have taken classes to work with professional cameras.be unique and has increased my confidence that I am doing the perfect course for me.