My AberForwardExperience

BSc(Econ) Business & Management | 2:13rd Year B&M repBranding/Strategic Marketing module repSMB Peer MentorSMB Student Ambassador

Freshers Hero | 2014A-Team | 2015-16

VP & Secretary | 2015-16

October 2011 - presentRetail SleeperEvent volunteerVolunteer Photographer

New start-up businessFocus on providing professional

headshot & marketing photography

Update and source school contacts to target in Wales & West Midlands

Liaise with schools across Wales & England to market outreach services

Marketing research on current outreach practices by some UK universities

Marketing photography - #GeographyOnOurDoorstep Assist with Clearing Open Day

Schools Outreach Campaign Assistant

Additional workduring placement

Tenovus Cancer CareRetail, Event and Photography work

IMLIS Rheidol Photography Exhibition work AberForward Professional development activitiesBlogging, PDP/Learning Journal, Presentation

JDS Photography AberForward Headshot studio

Time Management & Organisation Heard time and time again, but vital when working on a number of

projects/jobs Plan in advance for any large scale events/work Take into account recovery time, prevent fatigue from affecting work

productivity

Engage and actively seek opportunities Actively look for opportunities of interest, don’t expect them to just

happen Observed students over the last year just expecting opportunities to be handed to them – work

for it! Develop skills through voluntary work, or through projects that may

interest you Show you are active in your field. Whether paid or not, it is still

experience

Reflect and grow professionally Actively engage in personal development, and critically reflect on your

progress Key to effective personal development - be honest and realistic!

Always look for areas to improve!

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Develop a career in Marketing

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After

Thank you!

>> Amazing experience – excellent professional development opportunities!>> Thank you to the AberForward team, AberCareers and AberPreneurs for providing such invaluable support throughout the entire scheme