CV - Holly Penketh
Education:
2014 – Present: University of Surrey
BA (Hons) Digital Media Arts
2016-2017: Swinburne University
Exchange program - Advertising Technology
2012 – 2014: Barton-Peveril Sixthform College
A Levels: A*, B, B.
Student Exchange:
As part of my university degree, I got the honour of studying advertising in Australia, Melbourne for the year. This has allowed me to gain a high level of communicational and educational skills, which I can apply to all sorts of situations, as well as a different look at how life can be around the world. As well as creating me into a young confident individual who isn’t scared to try or do anything.
Employment and Experience:
September 2017-Present: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Working in the local theatre to serve customers in the café, restaurant, private clubs and functions. I organise and plan private events as well as work every day duties.
October 2016- May 2017: Krispy Kreme Australia
Over the past year I have been working in a small team serving donuts and making coffee to regular customers in Krispy Kreme Australia. This amazing international job allowed me to gain so many social, independent skills and I can honestly say I can face any challenge
November 2015 – April 2016: Urban Outfitters
I worked in a close, small team, were we relied on one another’s support. This meant I was able to gain skills in communication and teamwork.
August 2015 – November 2015: Zara, Guildford.
This has taught me how to work with in a diverse work environment as well as allowing me to gain skills working in a busy, high-pressure setting.
November 2015: Bright Club film Operation
I got the opportunity to film a live comedy night in Guildford, where I set up multiple camera and sound equipment to record the night’s events. Working with two other students we directed ourselves to fulfil the needs of our client.
October 2015: Freelance Club Opening
Worked within a team to set up, record and edit the live performance of Major Lazer in London. I not only gained teamwork and communication skills, but I also got to work hands on with all the equipment required to film this kind of performance live.
April 2014 - August 2015: Tesco
I performed the rolls of stocking the shop, across all sections. I am also till and lottery trained. This has helped me gain a lot of communication skills and understanding the needs of different costumers. I was flexible and worked in many different branches along the south coast, adapting to each stores different requirements and integrating myself.
May 2013 – May 2014: Sports Direct
October 2012 – December 2012: Argos for Christmas
Skills and interests:
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I have knowledge and experience in Photoshop, InDesign, Unity 3D, Processing, Virtual Reality, Green Screen, Lightroom, Illustrator, JavaScript, Premier, After Effects, Twine and more.
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Strong understanding and capability with working all different types of cameras, video recorders, lighting and sound recording equipment.
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Full clean UK driving licence.
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House Leader at Brookfield Community School; organised events, communicated with senior members of the faculty and provided feedback to my fellow piers in assemblies.
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I am a member of Surrey University Cheerleading squad.
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I have travelled all around the world, including having lived in New Zealand for two years and going to Japan for a student exchange. I have also spent the year in Australia studying as part of my University degree. I feel I am constantly up for exciting challenges and will leap at the opportunity of new experiences.