Jessica Meek

Personal Details:
jm425@exeter.ac.uk 07708 033 306 24 Sylvan Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6EU twitter.com/Jess_Meek

Education: The University of Exeter: Peter Symonds College: (A Levels) Thornden School: (GCSEs) Relevant Experience:
Interning at the Publicis Group: Leo Burnett (London) Summer 2012 At Leo Burnett I was one of seven interns; the main objective throughout our time at Leo was to compile a creative brief for McDonalds and pitch it to a group of Account Planners, Handlers and Creatives. We produced a comprehensive above and below the line advertising campaign, which received positive feedback following our entertaining and quirky pitch. My time at Leo involved working closely with a team of varying aged individuals, managing time effectively, taking on-board constructive criticism and learning about each role within the agency. Interning at the Publicis Group: Starcom MediaVest (London) Summer 2012 At Starcom Mediavest I was placed in the Research Department and assisted with different projects associated with the team. At the time the Olympics had just finished, I was involved in assessing and analysing tweets about the event and the coverage it received both in the UK and in America. I compiled reports for different individuals in the research team, regarding all manner of content, created powerpoints and attended strategy meetings. Additionally I worked on the TGI programme and created searches to target particular consumers, a task that is very relevant to my degree in Psychology. University of Southampton Science Learning Centre - Marketing Assistant June 2011- September 2011 This job allowed me to really gain an insight into marketing and the crucial role of social media. In this position I was expected to set up a comprehensive twitter and facebook account for the SLC and be in sole charge of keeping both sites relevant and up-to-date. Additionally, I compiled a report advising key changes that needed to be made to the SLCs current website (my suggestions are being implemented in late 2012). Other tasks I completed included speaking to failing schools to gather appropriate data for SLCs resources, and designing leaflets, which were distributed at training courses.

Final year undergraduate reading Psychology BSC Law (A), History (A), Psychology (A), General Studies (A) 11 GCSEs (A*-B) including English, Maths and Science

Other Experience: Voluntary Work for the Princes Trust Summer 2012 I really respect and admire all the work the Princes Trust does for young people; my degree lends itself to this particular charity and I felt I wanted to volunteer here. Amongst many other tasks, I was trusted to handle sensitive information about certain individuals the Trust were helping at the time, I was required to input these personal details into the trust-on-track system. Highwood Group Administrative Assistant Summer holidays from June September (2008, 2009, 2010) My roles included compiling extensive PowerPoint presentations for the Company Directors, welcoming clients and managing hospitality arrangements as well as all administrative duties. Key Skills: Communication: I articulate myself in a polite and eloquent way, listen to other peoples ideas and interact well with others: a vital skill for coordinating a team. Dynamic: I plan ahead, I try and predict what is coming next and create a positive solution to any problem I foresee: a key skill if handling any brands account. Diligence: I research any project I am involved in thoroughly, take an active interest in the concept and keep up to date with current affairs surrounding it: an important skill for establishing and maintaining successful relationships with brand clients. Organised: I am impeccably methodical which allows me to focus all my efforts in the place that needs them most: a significant skill for managing several responsibilities. Interests and Achievements: I have a real interest in the psyche of individuals and the collective mind-set; this is why I chose to read Psychology at University. I am particularly interested in the business and marketing dimension of the degree. Additionally, I love skiing, reading, dancing, singing, acting; anything that involves performing. I am a very active twitter and facebook user and enjoy a good exercise class 5 times a week. I am currently completing the Exeter Award; I am also undertaking my Duke of Edinburgh silver award having already achieved my Duke of Edinburgh bronze award. References: Richard Law EMEA Client Managing Director at Starcom Mediavest richard.law@smvgroup.co.uk Janice Griffiths Director of Science Learning Centre South East J.B.Griffiths@soton.ac.uk