Hi, I’m Ollie Standen, a media and communications student with international study experience through an Erasmus placement in Munich. I’m passionate about storytelling and creating engaging narratives across digital and traditional platforms, and I love developing creative ideas for social media and marketing. Through university projects, campaign work for Leicester and London-based brands, and hands-on production experience, I’ve built skills in planning shoots, editing video, and growing online communities. I’m excited to bring energy, adaptability and a user-first approach to future roles in social media and marketing.

Ollie Standen

Hi, I’m Ollie Standen, a media and communications student with international study experience through an Erasmus placement in Munich. I’m passionate about storytelling and creating engaging narratives across digital and traditional platforms, and I love developing creative ideas for social media and marketing. Through university projects, campaign work for Leicester and London-based brands, and hands-on production experience, I’ve built skills in planning shoots, editing video, and growing online communities. I’m excited to bring energy, adaptability and a user-first approach to future roles in social media and marketing.

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Hi, I’m Ollie Standen, a media and communications student with international study experience through an Erasmus placement in Munich. I’m passionate about storytelling and creating engaging narratives across digital and traditional platforms, and I love developing creative ideas for social media and marketing.

Through university projects, campaign work for Leicester and London-based brands, and hands-on production experience, I’ve built skills in planning shoots, editing video, and growing online communities. I’m excited to bring energy, adaptability and a user-first approach to future roles in social media and marketing.

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Language

German
Intermediate

Work Experience

UK Rep Manager at Doppler and Beastwang
October 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Led a student-based team, promoting new and local artists via audience engagement, online advertisements and flyer handouts. Contributed ideas for events that targeted Leicester university students. Represented the company in two major projects, exposing the event to 201 students.
Runner at Smuggler
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Shadowed producers on a BBC advertising campaign shoot, gaining insight into set designs, wardrobes and client brief meetings. Observed and contributed to campaign planning for multiple shoots. Review mock campaigns to understand how a pitch is developed.
Social Media Team Member at Gianni House
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Created drafts and mood boards based on current trends tailored to the hostel's brand. Managed and ran an Instagram account with 390 followers and started a TikTok account that attracted 565 likes and 23 followers. Produced and edited videos that focused on promoting Sicilian culture. Collaborated in a small team to plan and execute content strategies.
Christmas Temp at Marks and Spencer’s
December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Developed good customer communication skills whilst working on the shop floor and on the tills.
Christmas Temp at Marks and Spencer’s
December 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Developed good customer communication skills whilst working on the shop floor and on the tills.
Supermarket Assistant at Asda
April 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Provided high-quality service under a fast-paced, timed environment when picking online shopping orders.

Education

BA Media and Communications at University of Leicester
September 1, 2022 - June 5, 2026
Study abroad at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München/LMU
September 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
A1 German Language Course at University of Leicester
January 1, 2024 - June 5, 2026
Selling Sustainability Module at LMU
July 1, 2025 - June 5, 2026
Introduction to Filmmaking Module at University of Leicester
September 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024

Qualifications

A Levels
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
A Levels – Media Studies (A), Business Studies (B), English Literature (C)
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026
A1 German Language Course
January 1, 2024 - June 5, 2026
Selling Sustainability Module
July 1, 2025 - June 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services