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I'm a Business Management and Entrepreneurship student with hands-on experience across sports media, marketing and brand building. I've worked within football media operations, covered professional press events and built two businesses from the ground up. I’m passionate about storytelling through photography and digital media, and I enjoy turning ideas into tangible campaigns that engage communities and supporters across sport and culture. Instagram page: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…I'm a Business Management and Entrepreneurship student with hands-on experience across sports media, marketing and brand building. I've worked within football media operations, covered professional press events and built two businesses from the ground up. I’m passionate about storytelling through photography and digital media, and I enjoy turning ideas into tangible campaigns that engage communities and supporters across sport and culture. Instagram page: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Merveille de Dieu Ekalakala

Photographer, Content Creator, Video Editor, +2

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I'm a Business Management and Entrepreneurship student with hands-on experience across sports media, marketing and brand building. I've worked within football media operations, covered professional press events and built two businesses from the ground up. I’m passionate about storytelling through photography and digital media, and I enjoy turning ideas into tangible campaigns that engage communities and supporters across sport and culture. Instagram page: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…I'm a Business Management and Entrepreneurship student with hands-on experience across sports media, marketing and brand building. I've worked within football media operations, covered professional press events and built two businesses from the ground up. I’m passionate about storytelling through photography and digital media, and I enjoy turning ideas into tangible campaigns that engage communities and supporters across sport and culture. Instagram page: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m a Business Management and Entrepreneurship student with hands-on experience across sports media, marketing and brand building. I’ve worked within football media operations, covered professional press events and built two businesses from the ground up.

I’m passionate about storytelling through photography and digital media, and I enjoy turning ideas into tangible campaigns that engage communities and supporters across sport and culture.

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Skills

Photo

Web Design

Experience Level

Photo

Expert

Web Design

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Media, Marketing and Operations Executive at Newark and Sherwood United FC

July 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Managed media, marketing and operational duties; oversaw club social media with matchday and behind-the-scenes content; built and launched the club’s website to strengthen digital presence; promoted campaigns; captured photography and video during games and training; supported matchday operations as needed.

Sports Journalism Intern at Midlands Gazette

December 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Covered football fixtures and wrote articles and match reports; attended FA Cup press conference with Burnley’s first-team manager; captured pitchside photography; worked to deadlines and developed written communication skills.

Founder at MERVDIDIT Photography

June 1, 2025 - Present

Founded a photography brand focused on sport and culture; secured clients via direct outreach, networking and referrals; managed the full creative process from shoot to editing and delivery; developed strong client communication and deal‑closing skills; traveled to Ireland within 3 months to shoot for an American high school player; currently providing photography and digital media support to NFL Academy, HG Goalkeeping, Antalya Restaurant Loughborough, Charcoal Loughborough and Best Fade Barber Loughborough.

Founder at EMBRACEDISCIPLINE Clothing Brand

January 1, 2022 - Present

Launched and manages an independent clothing brand; plans product drops, marketing content and brand direction; oversees product development and direct-to-consumer sales; gained branding, audience building and ecommerce experience; sold over 100 units within one month across the UK, Europe, North America and South America.

Door to Door Sales Representative at The Limitless Group

June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024

Worked in a target‑driven sales environment; developed confidence, resilience and communication; regularly closed deals; strengthened negotiation and networking skills to support growth in clothing brand and photography business.