Kristina Drake
56 Fairleigh Drive, Leigh-on-sea, Essex
SS9 2JA
08/07/1992
Home number: 01702 715414 Mobile: 07528256363
Email:
Website: kristina.drake.contently.com
Personal statement:
I am a Sociology graduate from Warwick University about to commence my Multimedia News Journalism course at Press Association, London. I won a bursary from the Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) to pay for my course.
Key issues of interest include current affairs, crime, culture, poverty and health.
Education and Qualifications:
University of Warwick (2011-2014)
Course: Sociology (BA) 2:1 HONS
Modules:
Researching Society and Culture
Social Research Methods
Sociological Perspectives
The Sociology of Health and Illness
Sexualities and Society
Animals, Society and Culture
The Politics of Food and Nutrition
Gender, Reproduction and Contemporary Society
German language
Dissertation topic: Homelessness
Title: An Ethnographic Study of single homelessness in Leamington Spa: addressing the difficulties involved in the route out of homelessness, taking a specific look at the effects of social policy and mainstream western culture on citizens living on the street.
Southend High School for Girls (2003-2010) A-levels/GCSEs
A Level Subjects: History German General Studies Art
Grades: B B B A*
GCSE’s: 13 A*-A including Maths, English and Science.
Journalism work Experience:
Date / Employer / Job Title / Job Role/description09/2014- present / Southend Hockey Club / Match Reporter and writer / Writing weekly match reports for the Ladies team, which are published in the Evening Echo.
04/2014-09/2014 / SiteLearn / Blogger/Content writer / Proving content and blogs on issues to do with education and employment; my first paid journalism work.
03/2014- present / The Humpington Post / Blog writer / New online blog trying to put a comical spin on the journey to building a career. I have written various articles for the online site and pitched ideas.
10/12/2014-17/12/2014 / Brentwood Gazette / News Reporter / I worked at a local paper in the news section. I visited local schools and documented their festive activities.I reported on various charity events and made up various gimmicks and competitions for readers to participate in and reported on large business events and got several by-lines online and in print.
10/12/2014-17/12/2014 / Essex Chronicle / News Reporter / I helped write stories, provided exciting features, interviewed many people, did lots of research for stories, helped with live blog updates and got a lot of work published in print and online. My week involved ringing the MET office, writing TOWIE’s Lucy’s’ top ten moments, knocking on hundreds of doors in an attempt to interview the 80 -year old woman who hit a burglar with her handbag.
23/09/2014-30/09/2014 / Coventry Telegraph / News Reporter / Work experience on a daily paper. I wrote 12 articles overall, many were published in print and online, one on page 3. I did lots of interviewing and shadowed reporters at court. I had training on how to do 'Vox Pops' and of the software incopy.
01/2013-07/2014 / The Warwick Globalist / International Issues Writer and researcher / This magazine at Warwick is an exciting new venture, which deals with international issues and ethical views. I am a writer for the magazine and have written pieces mainly for the travel section.
03/2011 –present / The Boar / Student Reporter/Journalist / I have written and reported for the news, lifestyle, science and technology and TV sections. Last year the Boar was titled student publication of the year. I have been trained in using Photoshop, InDesign and Incopy.
Other work experience:
07/2014- pre present / Ventrica Contact Centre / Multi-lingual Customer Service Advisor / Assisting German customers and working on the News UK switchboard.03/2014- 06/2014 / Warwick University International Office / University Ambassador / Working on the international calling campaign contacting new students.
09/2013-08/2014 / The Way Ahead Project / Homeless Shelter Volunteer / Giving assistance, mentoring and advice plus administrative duties, cooking and cleaning.
07/2013-10/2014 / Converso Contact Centre / Customer Service Advisor / Answering phone calls assisting customers and administrative duties
06/2012-10/2012 / Derix Pharmacy / Customer Service Assistant/Supervisor / Managing the shop floor, assisting with prescriptions and ordering stock.
06/2011-10/2011 / Primark / Customer Service Assistant. / Assisting customers on the shop floor, till work and stock control.
05/2011-06/2011 / South Africa Surf School / Surf School Volunteer / Teaching children to surf, mentoring children and producing teaching plans.
03/2011-05/2011 / Marriotts Café / Waitress / Waiting on tables, helping prepare food and using the till.
09/2010-03/2011 / Diamond Information Centre / Government Grant Advisor / Advising customers of the government grants available for loft insulation.
02/2009-09/2010 / Adventure Island Theme Park / Ride Host / Operating rides safely and entertaining customers.
08/2008-02/2009 / Leigh Language Centre / Personal Assistant / Producing adverts for the centre, assisting with classes and general admin work.
Personal interests and Additional skills/achievements:
In my spare time I play for Southend Ladies Hockey team, I enjoy the gym and aerobics. I have a keen interest in art and love to paint. I can speak German to a high level and have done work experience in a German school. I enjoy travelling and visiting new countries and like to surf when I have the time. I enjoy cooking and have am very interested in health and fitness. I have my bronze and silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Most of all I am outgoing and motivated and am passionate about a career in journalism.
References:
Cath Lambert: Warwick University Personal Tutor
Tel:024 765 24675 Email:
Jonathan Chilvers: Manager at ‘The Way Ahead Project’.
Tel: 01926 883613 Email: