1. Charlotte Brant
70 The Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4FA, http://charlottebrant-portfolio.tumblr.com,
07759344718, https://lottiebrantsite.wordpress.com
C.Brant1@uni.brighton.ac.uk (password for access: brightonhot)
PROFILE
I am in my second year studying a BA (Hons) degree in Media Studies at the University of Brighton. I would likethe
opportunity to undertake a placement within the media industry.My experience in media-related projects includes
event management, running a amateur theatre company, as well as designing CD covers, magazine spreads using
Photoshop. During a Photographic Practice module in my first year of university, I gained theoretical and practical
skills relatingto digital stillscameras. I amcurrently studyingVisual Cultureand Media ProjectManagement modules
which have taught me the processes of designing ideas in order to produce and distributeadvertisements.I feel that
I have the creative flair,and innovativeapproach to ideas that will allowme to be successful in producingnew and
exciting concepts in the future. I am hard working, highly motivated and enjoy all aspects of media. Whilst
progressing through my degree I am gaining valuable knowledge that will allow me to work within the media
industry.
EDUCATION
2015 – Present: University of Brighton - Media Studies
Year 1 (High pass of 2:1 overall)
 Critical Approaches to Media
 Photographic Practice1
 Producingand ConsumingSocial Media
 UnderstandingAudiences: Theory and Context
 Media, Culture and Change
 Social Action and Community Media
2013 – 2015: The King Edmund School Sixth Form - AS/A-Levels
Sociology – C, Media Studies – C, English Language and Literature – D
2008 – 2015: The King Edmund School - GCSEs
11 GCSES. Including Mathematics and English Language A* - C
WORK EXPERIENCE
Semester two 2015: Community Media Project (Photographer) - Moulsecoomb Community Group
 The aimof this media projectwas to bringthe community of Moulsecoomb together by fundraisingin order
to create a community space.
 My role as photographer was to undertake a series of photoshoots for the community group project.
Ensuring that the brief and that the project ran smoothly.
 I had to ensure I had the correct equipment for every shoot, ensure travel was organised, scout the
locations, test shoot the spaces making appropriate adjustments to equipment.
 I had to communicate with other members of the team to ensure the project ran smoothl y.
Year 2
 Visual Culture
 Media Project Management
 Industry Placement
 Photographic Practice 2
 Popular Music
 Research Methods and
Methodology

2.  Within this roleI improved my time management skillsaswell asmy organisation and communicativeskills.
This role also taught me how to work within a team of media practitioners.
February 2012 (2 weeks): Teachers’ Assistant - Barling Magna Community Primary School
 This role gave me the responsibility of assessing the progress of students’ literacy and numeracy. I was in
charge of recordingprogress in their personal diaries, this was for the benefit of parent’s in order for them
to track their child’s progression.
 My role also required me to aid the children in class activities, during playtime, in the lunch hall .
 Overall this role enabled me to further improve my organisational and communicative skills as well as
improve my skills to be able to follow instructions efficiently.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Summer 2016 – Current: Food Runner/Front of House - Harvester public house
 I was in charge of organising and maintaining order service as well as a good flow in the pot wash
department and salad/dessertpreparation.I learned howto multitask and worked well within the fastpast
environment.
 Clearing and laying tables was something I had to achieve at a high speed in order to allow turn over for
new customer intake. Working well in a supportive team with a variety of people, whilst also having to
complete tasks with my own initiative enabled me to complete tasks to the best of my ability.
 Meticulous checking and organisation was important in ensuring consistent presentation and a high
standard. This required thinking ahead.
 This roleallowed me to build a rapportwith returning customers,enhanced my customer serviceskills and
gave me experience working under pressure.
Christmas/New Year 2015/16:Cashier - Poundland
 I was partof the cashier and sales teamas a Christmas and New Years temporary employee which meant I
was in charge of cash handling and dealing with customer requests.
 This role increased my confidence when interacting and engaging with customers. I gained till and cash
handling experience in this role as well as effective and successful time management skills. This was
important due to the busy period of Christmas and New Year for the retail industries.
July 2014 – September 2015: Ward Hostess - Medirest – Southend Hospital
 My roleincluded working alone as well as in teams carryingout preparation for food and drinks to unwell
patients in a ward environment.
 Being a Ward Hostess within an NHS hospital setting meant caring for the nutritional needs of Patients
across the Trust.
 I attended regular training sessions to ensure that the service I provided was highly proficient, safe and
hygienic.
 I gained greatsatisfaction in ensuringthatthepatients I catered for were comfortable, happy and well cared
for in a highly professional way.
 My role was challenging, in a busy highly pressurised ward setting where patients were admitted and
discharged throughout shifts as well as dietary changes due to their condition and the requests of health
careprofessionals.I had to beorganised and meticulous to ensure that each patient was served the correct
type of diet in order to maintain their safety.
IT AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Photoshop - Experienced
 Mac/iOS - Proficient
 Social and networked media applications -
Proficient
 Blog applications such as Wordpress and
Tumblr - Proficient
 Most Microsoft software - Proficient
 Able to use digital stills cameras -
Experienced

3. ACHIEVEMENTS &INTERESTS
I have had an excellent educational life due to my successful grades throughout GCSE, AS and A Level leadingto my
acceptance into the University of Brighton and high marks in the first year modules of university. Throughout my
secondary school career, I volunteered to be a prefect as well as a mentor. This role gave me the responsibility of
looking after the younger years and ensuring their time at school was pleasant and beneficial. I received a
Mathematics award atsecondary school for excellenteffortand determination. I was also partof a successful netball
team for the duration of school. Throughout my time playingnetball, I gained theexperience of being partof a team
and enjoyed a winning mentality. I’m hoping to join the netball team as part of my university experience.
I have many different interests that cover a range of areas such as journalism, television, advertising,
(post)production, design and photography which have enhanced my university work in so far as my practical pieces.
As well as the practical side to my university course, there are assignments which require public speaking,
presentations and team work; this is something that I am now comfortable doing.
My creative flair has enabled me to create online portfolios on which I document my works in progress. I have a
strong interest in the media industry and hope to work within it in the future.
Please find my work at these links:
http://charlottebrant-portfolio.tumblr.com,
https://lottiebrantsite.wordpress.com (password for access: brightonhot).
REFEREES
Academic: Paula Hearsum, Senior Lecturer, University of Brighton, Watts Building, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2
4GJ, P.Hearsum@brighton.ac.uk , 01273 600900
Work: Kerry – Manager of Harvester, Ness Road, Shoeburyness, SS3 9HQ, 01702 292892