Antonia John CV

antoniajohn@hotmail.com 7 Ravenshurst Avenue, London, NW4 4EE 07895304830 Background Information I am a confident and adaptable Sheffield University Graduate who has just returned from a years independent travel around the world after successfully completing a degree in Business Management and Information Management, who is now seeking employment within the marketing sector. During my degree I successfully combined my studies with work and other commitments showing myself to be self-motivated, organised and capable of working under pressure. I have a clear, logical mind with a practical approach to problem solving and a drive to see things through to completion. Education University of Sheffield, UK (2008 to 2011) 2.1 BA Dual honours in Business & Information Management Principles of Marketing; Covered different marketing systems, market segmentation and positioning, product development and product life cycle, advertising, promotion, distribution and marketing strategy and control. Project Management; Developing our own money making project (an event held at the student union) whilst ensuring the budget was kept. It included creating a marketing campaign for the event. Designing Usable Websites; Designing my own website which required particular attention to detail to ensure a professional result.

Jumierah College, Dubai, UAE (2001 to 2008) Secondary Education GCSEs A C Grades (2005 2006) English Language English Literature Maths Double award science Business Studies French ICT Drama A levels (2008) ICT A Drama B Business Studies B

Employment History LMA Recruitment, London, UK (Oct 2012 Present) Employment Title: Financial Resourcer Responsibilities: Sourcing and interviewing appropriate candidates for a variety of financial clients. Travel (Sept 2011 Sept 2012) Travelled through Asia, Australasia and Central and South America. DQ Nightclub, Sheffield, UK (Oct 2010 to 2011 Part time) Employment Title: Event and Promotions Coordinator Responsibilities: Recruiting bands and DJs to perform, running online social networking campaigns and public promotions, and to ensure the events smooth running while staying within the events budget. Flair Events Staffing, UK (2008 to 2011 Temp role) Employment Title: Promotions Team Member Responsibilities: On site supervision and promotion at a variety of events including festivals and concerts. Pino Meroni Yacht Interiors, Dubai, UAE (2006 to 2008 Temp role) Employment Title: Marketing Assistant Responsibilities: To develop and distribute information content for corporate events such as tradeshows and to assist in marketing the company and their products.

Volunteering Al Noor Training Centre, Dubai, UAE (Sept 2006 to 2007) Role: Leader of a weekly social club for disabled youths Responsibilities: Management of weekly events such as sports days, cake fairs and charity fundraisers for disabled youths.

Personal Achievements & Interests Singing - Grade 3 Scuba Diving - Advanced PADI certified Sailing - Level 2 Silver Duke of Edinburgh award Advanced Award with Trinity Guildhall Acting and Speaking Performing arts, attending music festivals, concerts and gigs Travelling Taught myself a basic knowledge of Spanish whilst travelling which I am currently continuing to study. I am fully proficient with all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel.

References available on request