I am an award-winning journalist and visual creator with hands-on experience in reporting, copywriting, editing, and social media management. I combine a strong academic foundation in journalism with a lifelong background as a selling visual artist. I am currently expanding my expertise in mobile photography and short-form video production (Meta, TikTok), and I thrive in dynamic, deadline-driven creative environments.

Aina Sallent

I am an award-winning journalist and visual creator with hands-on experience in reporting, copywriting, editing, and social media management. I combine a strong academic foundation in journalism with a lifelong background as a selling visual artist. I am currently expanding my expertise in mobile photography and short-form video production (Meta, TikTok), and I thrive in dynamic, deadline-driven creative environments.

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I am an award-winning journalist and visual creator with hands-on experience in reporting, copywriting, editing, and social media management. I combine a strong academic foundation in journalism with a lifelong background as a selling visual artist.
I am currently expanding my expertise in mobile photography and short-form video production (Meta, TikTok), and I thrive in dynamic, deadline-driven creative environments.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

Catalan; Valencian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Sales Assistant / Social Media Manager at The Temple Bar Trading Company
May 1, 2025 - Present
Management of an entire shop floor: stock arrangement and distribution, pricing, tills, etc. Help with social media management and marketing during a set period: 4 Instagram and 1 TikTok accounts. Solo content creation, ideation, execution and scheduling as well as copywriting, editing and posting.
Bartender/Waitress at La Lila
January 1, 2025 - Present
Bartender and waitress at La Lila.
Social Media Manager and Shop Assistant at Temple Bar Trading Company
January 1, 2025 - Present
Managed social media accounts for Temple Bar Trading Company and its brands (Temple Bar, The Whiskey Reserve, Buzz and Cloud Nine).
Waitress, Bartender and Barista at La Lila Bar
March 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Painting murals and redecorating the bar for seasonal festivities; window painting and cleaning; waiting tables, bar keeping, making and serving coffee and food.
Waitress / Bartender / Barista at La Lila Bar
March 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Painting murals for seasonal festivals; window painting and cleaning; wait tables, bartending and serving coffee and food.
Bartender/Waitress at La Lila
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Provided bar and table service, supported events, and maintained excellent customer experience in a fast-paced setting.
Book Seller at La Llar del Llibre
January 1, 2024 - Present
Book seller at La Llar del Llibre.
Sales Assistant: Children, YA and Education areas at La Llar del Llibre Bookshop
June 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Stocking shelves, managing product, seasonal decoration and window painting; organization and archival duties; tailored customer service and recommendations.
Sales Assistant at La Llar del Llibre Bookshop
June 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Stocking shelves, managing product, seasonal decoration and window painting; organization and archival duties; tailored customer service and recommendations.
English Teacher at Elms School
January 1, 2023 - Present
Taught English at Elms School.
ESL Teacher at Elm's School
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Teaching English to six separate groups, ages 6-15; making separate curricula for each age group, planning activities, writing reports, making and marking exams; organizing extra-curricular creative workshops (painting, crafting, decorating).
ESL Tutor (Teens) at Elms School
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
ESL tutoring for teenage learners.
Marketing Intern (Summer Internship) at OptIm, S.A. Eye Wear Distributor
June 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Translating client correspondence from Catalan/Spanish to English; translating product pitch presentations; general administrative and archival duties; storage facility stock management aid.
Marketing Assistant at Optim, S.A. Eyewear Distributor
June 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Translating client correspondence from Catalan/Spanish to English; translating product pitch presentations; general admin and archival duties; stock facility stock management aid.
Marketing Intern (Summer Internship) at OptIm, S.A. Eye Wear Distributor
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Translating client correspondence from Catalan/Spanish to English; translating product pitch presentations; general administrative and archival duties; storage facility stock management aid.
Marketing Assistant at Optim, S.A. Eyewear Distributor
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Translating client correspondence from Catalan/Spanish to English; translating product pitch presentations; general admin and archival duties; stock facility stock management aid.
Sales Assistant Intern at Summer Internship
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Sales Assistant internship during Summer 2019.
Waitress at Restaurant/Pub/Catered Events
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Waitress at a restaurant/pub/catered events.
Marketing Intern (Summer Internship) at OptIm, S.A. Eye Wear Distributor
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Translating client correspondence from Catalan/Spanish to English; translating product pitch presentations; general administrative and archival duties; storage facility stock management aid.
Marketing Assistant at Optim, S.A. Eyewear Distributor
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Translating client correspondence from Catalan/Spanish to English; translating product pitch presentations; general admin and archival duties; stock facility stock management aid.
Sales Assistant Intern at Summer Internship
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Sales Assistant internship during Summer 2018.

Education

Exchange / Studies, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
February 1, 2022 - January 31, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in English Studies (Honours in Literature) at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2023
MA in Journalism at Griffith College Dublin
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
MA Journalism - First Class Honours at Griffith College Dublin
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025
High School Diploma, Concentration in Humanities at Súnion High School, Barcelona, Spain
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2019
Master of Arts in Journalism (M.A. Journalism), First Class Honours at Griffith College Dublin
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in English at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2023

Qualifications

Arcadi Olivieres Award for Best Final Project in Global Justice Study Abroad
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026
First Class Honours - MA Journalism
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026
Concentration in Humanities
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other