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I’m Alanna, a highly creative, ambitious, and hardworking individual with over a year of experience in communications, content creation, and digital marketing.
I’m passionate about photography, graphic design and videography. I craft content across multiple platforms, such as social media and web content. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy developing impactful campaigns. I bring fresh ideas and a strong work ethic to every project, and I’m looking to progress my career and contribute my skills to a dynamic team.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
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Intermediate
Work Experience
Digital Communications Coordinator at University of Reading, Student Communications Team
September 11, 2023 - November 12, 2025Responsible for updating the Essentials Website via Sitecore, designing tile images, and managing digital development projects. Created social media graphics and videos for Instagram and Twitter, and drafted news articles for the University of Reading Student Portal. Responded to ad-hoc and BAU requests via the team inbox, and supported campaigns with content creation and scheduling. Led a team of 39 student ambassadors, delivering regular training and meetups, and set up communication plans for awareness days. Managed two digital screens with editorial graphics, chaired team meetings, and processed purchase orders. Created a podcast from scratch and produced flyers and digital graphics using Canva. Analyzed social media analytics to improve engagement. Proficient with Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Canva, Sitecore, and Adobe Premiere Pro. Experience shortlisting and interviewing applicants.
HR Assistant Apprentice at University of Reading, People Development Team
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023Managed event bookings (rooms, catering, parking, guest wifi), maintained stock, and set up new suppliers in the internal finance system (creating ESQ’s and supplier forms). Raised purchase orders and tracked spending against budgets. Created and uploaded training documents to the internal learning platform. Used Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Canva. Led a project to film a series of induction videos introducing university teams for central induction.
Waitress at The Walters Arms
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022Greeted customers, took orders, and delivered food and beverages to tables. Assisted photography for the pub’s website and social media accounts.
Education
A Levels at Waingels College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Business Studies A level at Waingels College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Applied Human Biology BTEC at Waingels College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Health and Social Care BTEC at Waingels College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022GCSE at Waingels College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020Qualifications
Industry Experience
Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
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