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Hi, I am Gurjeevan Singh Sohal, a results-driven Creative and Professional Writing graduate based in Southampton. I specialise in media writing, copywriting, and screenwriting, with a strong focus on content production and editorial analysis, and a knack for meeting deadlines with attention to detail.
I am eager to build a career in publishing, media/film, and the broader creative industry, collaborating with teams to develop engaging stories, persuasive writing, and multi-genre prose.
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Voluntary Worker at MAST Mayflower Studios
March 31, 2025 - August 2, 2025Volunteered during the local ‘Litfest’ festival to support setup and organization, including venue decoration, greeting authors, supporting organizers, putting up banners, and performing data entry on Excel.
Services Assistant at Sainsbury’s
August 31, 2024 - August 2, 2025Managed petrol station services including pumps, till, and shop management; served customers, stocked items, cleared the Costa machine, and handled till management and pump upkeep.
Magazine Editor at University of Winchester, Student Magazine
May 31, 2024 - August 2, 2025Worked as Assistant Editor on the 'VORTEX' creative writing magazine, editing submissions across all genres, collaborating with a team and teachers, evaluating submissions, and contributing to confidence building and team commitment.
Food and Beverage Assistant at IKEA Southampton
August 31, 2023 - August 2, 2025Prepared fast food behind the counter, served customers, managed tills, maintained post-service organization, stocked grocery items in the Swedish Food Market, and handled labeling and naming duties.
Shop Assistant at Oxfam
April 30, 2023 - August 2, 2025Organized shop shelves and stock room, labeled items with brand and price, managed till and front end including cash and e-card handling, assisted and responded to customer queries, and managed inventory, quality control, and book shelving by genre and author.
Services Assistant at Sainsbury’s
August 31, 2024 - August 2, 2025Managed day-to-day operations at the petrol station including serving customers, managing the till, stacking stock, clearing the Costa machine, and upkeep of petrol pumps including locking and approving supply pumps for customers.
Magazine Editor at University of Winchester, Student Magazine
May 31, 2024 - August 2, 2025Served as Assistant Editor for the 'VORTEX' creative writing magazine, responsible for editing written pieces across all genres, teamwork for discussing outcomes, creating lists, evaluating submissions, and contributing to team commitment. Developed confidence and teamwork skills.
Food and Beverage Assistant at IKEA Southampton
August 31, 2023 - August 2, 2025Worked behind the counter preparing fast food, handled customer-facing roles, managed the till, post-service organization, and organized grocery stocking including labeling and naming products.
Oxfam Shop Assistant at Oxfam
April 30, 2023 - August 2, 2025Organized shop shelves, labeled items with details and prices, managed the till handling cash and e-cards, assisted customers including elderly shoppers, managed stockroom including inventory control and quality control, and stocked books by genre and author.
Festival Volunteer at Winchester Poetry Festival
October 10, 2025 - October 12, 2025Volunteered under the festival director, taking initiative for customer satisfaction, maintaining discipline and guest check-ins, guiding attendees and participants, and performing post-event checks and clearing duties.
Library Volunteer at Totton Library
September 2, 2025 - PresentTaught and assisted students and children in Creative Writing; stocked shelves; collaborated with the library team; facilitated engaging writing exercises; performed general library duties including floor management.
Events Volunteer at Fluid Motion Theatre
August 19, 2025 - August 29, 2025Supported Totton’s theatre group on a project celebrating '200 Years of Totton Railway'; aided children with Creative Writing and ideation; contributed to collage and art projects; managed discipline and coordination among children and young adults.
Online Work Experience Participant at Channel 4Skills
August 18, 2025 - August 19, 2025Completed Channel 4’s Online Work Experience with modules including Commissioning, Voice Over Announcer (Radio), overview of the Creative Industry, and Consumer Insights.
School Work Experience at ST MARK'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Interacted with children, guided them academically, and assisted in running educational activities within the school setting.
Services Assistant at Sainsbury’s
June 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025Managed pumps, tills and shop operations; served customers; stocked shelves; operated Costa machine; ensured pump and shop maintenance and customer service.
Magazine Assistant Editor at University of Winchester, VORTEX Magazine
September 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024Assisted in editing creative writing pieces across genres; collaborated with a professional team; contributed to submission review and project planning; built confidence and editorial perspective.
Shop Assistant at Oxfam Southampton
November 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023Customer service, till management and front-end operations; assisting customers; stock room management and inventory control; shelf stocking by genre and author.
Work Experience at Upper Shirley High School
June 1, 2022 - June 7, 2022Completed humanities-oriented work experience, gaining exposure to educational management, student discipline, and English/history teaching techniques.
Online Work Experience at Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD)
August 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021Participated in an online program during the COVID-19 pandemic to learn about various job profiles across industries, with interactive segments featuring industry experts.
Volunteer at Khalsa Care Trinidad
September 1, 2016 - August 31, 2019Volunteered in charitable activities, including flood relief meals distribution and organizing religious events, contributing to multicultural awareness.
Education
A-Level at Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022GCSE at Upper Shirley High School
September 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020Bachelor's degree at University of Winchester
September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025A-Level at Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022GCSE at Upper Shirley High School
September 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing (2:2) at University of Winchester
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Qualifications
MS (Office) Short Course
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024IGD Work Experience Programme Completion Certificate
August 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021MS (Office) Short Course
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024IGD Work Experience Programme
August 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021Introduction to Microsoft Excel
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025How to Create Great Online Content
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025MS Office (Short Course)
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Communication Skills
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Understanding Language and Learning
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Teaching Assistants: Support in Action
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Approaching Prose Fiction
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Grammar Matters
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Create a Professional Online Presence
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Level 2 Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Edit and Transform Content with Microsoft 365 Copilot
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Hybrid Learning & Using AI for Everyday Tasks
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Industry Experience
Retail, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services
Experience Level
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