WORK EXPERIENCE A VISUAL RESUME AND PORTFOLIO OF CREATIVE WORK
B Y A N T O N I A V E L I K O VA
AT A G L A N C E Newcastle University graduate with a First class degree in BA Media, Communication and Cultural studies
Journalism experience, working for local and national award-winning publications
A passion for storytelling and the written word
JOURNALISM AND STORYTELLING EXPERIENCE
THE INDEPENDENT
JOURNALISM AND STORYTELLING EXPERIENCE
THE INDEPENDENT ON 21 OCTOBER 2015, MORE THAN 100 SYRIAN REFUGEES A R R I V E D O N A B O AT I N T H E B R I T I S H M I L I TA R Y B A S E O F AKROTIRI IN CYPRUS. IN THE SAME WEEK, I INTERVIEWED THREE REFUGEES LIVING I N A N O T H E R M I L I TA R Y B A S E - R I C H M O N D V I L L A G E I N DHEKELIA.
I T W A S M Y J O B T O T E L L T H E I R S T O R I E S C O N V I N C I N G LY A N D C O R R E C T LY.
“I don’t know why they’re punishing me like this. I went to a lawyer and they said they can’t help me because I haven’t been granted asylum in Cyprus. I’ve been here 15 years and I get no rights.” – K A H TA N H A N O O N IRAQI REFUGEE FROM RICHMOND VILLAGE
JOURNALISM AND STORYTELLING EXPERIENCE
THE COURIER
JOURNALISM AND STORYTELLING EXPERIENCE
THE COURIER A S A R E S U LT O F A S U R V E Y A M O N G N E W C A S T L E U N I V E R S I T Y STUDENTS, THERE WERE SOME DISTURBING FINDINGS R E G A R D I N G W O M E N ' S E X P E R I E N C E S O F L A D C U LT U R E O N CAMPUS. 5 3 % O F S U R V E Y E D S T U D E N T S S A I D T H AT T H E Y H A D E X P E R I E N C E D L A D C U LT U R E O N C A M P U S .
I W A S TA S K E D W I T H A N A LY S I N G T H E D ATA F R O M T H E S U R V E Y A N D T U R N I N G I T I N T O A N E A S Y- T O - R E A D , R E L ATA B L E S T O R Y T H AT B R O U G H T V I C T I M S ' E X P E R I E N C E S T O L I G H T.
“I was sexually assaulted as a result of how I dressed.” “Lads are sexually assaulting female students and calling it 'banter.'” “There is pressure to ‘pull’ and have profuse sexual relationships and if this is not the case you are seen as abnormal, homosexual or simply as not having fun.” “The worst part is the names they call you after you tell them no. It can range from ‘frigid’ to a lot more offensive.” –ANONYMOUS RESPONSES TO THE SURVEY
I H AV E E V E N M O R E STORIES TO TELL V I E W M Y F U L L P O R T F O L I O AT H T T P : / / A - V E L I K O VA . C O M
WHY IS THIS I M P O R TA N T ? My journalism experience has enabled me to find important stories and tell them in an effective and challenging way.
My writing is creative and engaging and I can discover something special in every story that I come across
SOCIAL MEDIA EXPERIENCE
SCHOOL OF BIOLOGY
SOCIAL MEDIA EXPERIENCE
SCHOOL OF BIOLOGY I N M Y T H I R D Y E A R O F U N I V E R S I T Y, I W A S E M P L O Y E D B Y T H E NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BIOLOGY AS THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN. I T W A S M Y J O B T O C R E AT E A C O M P R E H E N S I V E S O C I A L M E D I A S T R AT E G Y, M A I N TA I N T H E S C H O O L ' S S O C I A L M E D I A A C C O U N T S A N D P R O D U C E M A R K E T I N G M AT E R I A L S F O R P R I N T AND ONLINE USE.
MANAGING SOCIAL MEDIA IS A KIND OF STORYTELLING ON ITS OWN. LET'S SEE HOW I DID.
I N C R E A S E I N FA C E B O O K A N D TWITTER FOLLOWERS* 200
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social media strategy
MY SUCCESS WITH THE SCHOOL OF B I O L O G Y C A M E A S A R E S U LT O FTWITTER A C A R E F U L LY P R E PA R E D S O C I A L M E D I A S T R AT E G Y LINKEDIN
- Can easily spread messages to all corners of the internet. - It will mainly be used to reach prospective students and potential research partners.
- Only social network to target audiences over 30. - Promote to prospective reasearch partners and stay in touch with alumni.
T H I S S T R AT E G Y W A S S U B J E C T T O R E V I S I O N A N D F E E D B A C K E VCONTENT ERY MONTH - Content aligned with chosen social network. - Relevant, visual and appealing - Follower-friendly posting schedule
- Biggest outreach potentia
- Regular, well spaced out po with relevant content wil appeal with originality an raise awareness of the Scho impact.
WHY IS THIS I M P O R TA N T ? Managing social media has given me the opportunity to hone my problem-solving skills
I've achieved the excellent results demonstrated by recognising the importance a strong social network has for all businesses
HOBBIES AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
HEMA
HOBBIES AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
HEMA I N S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5 , I B E C A M E A D E D I C AT E D P R A C T I T I O N E R OF HEMA, OR HISTORICAL EUROPEAN MARTIAL ARTS. H E M A P R A C T I T I O N E R S A R E A S M A L L B U T D E D I C AT E D C O M M U N I T Y, C O M M I T T E D T O S T U D Y I N G M A R T I A L A R T S F R O M A C C U R AT E H I S T O R I C A L S O U R C E S . I JOINED MY HEMA SCHOOL, THE HOTSPUR SCHOOL OF D E F E N C E , A N D H A V E B E E N I T S A C T I N G S O C I A L S E C R E TA R Y SINCE MARCH.
WHY IS THIS I M P O R TA N T ? Promoting my local HEMA club as a small business has given me a valuable insight into entrepreneurship in a challenging field.
Balancing my training with University and two part-time jobs has also developed my time management skills to perfection.
W H AT E L S E W I L L I B R I N G TO THE ROLE? Passion, enthusiasm, commitment, creativity.
Outstanding problem solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
Ability to work to very tight deadlines and a talent for creating long lasting professional relationships. and much more ...
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VISUAL RESUME