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Here you can explore my work, skills and professional experience, and get to know a bit more about me. For any inquiries please contact me on samena_98@hotmail.com
About me
About Samena Parbin
CURRENTLY IN MY FINAL YEAR STUDYING MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION ATÂ BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Whilst studying I have also been involved in a variety of different professionals, thus I’ve had many different experiences that have built me into the skilled worker I am today. Now, I’m looking for new challenges and hope to venture even further down my chosen career path.
I have a variety of transferable skills predominately my communication skills as a result this skill will help me in the future. My future career plan is to work for well known television companies such as BBC, ITV or Sky. As well as, organising events for well known companies as this is something that I am intrigued in doing.
Overall, I am interested in working within the Media industry as a result Media is part of your daily basis routine as you will use it everyday for example, when reading the news. The media brings news to the mass audience without the media we would potentially not know what is going on in the world
MY CAREER
Work Experience
THE GADGET SHOW: SOUND ASSISTANT
NOVEMBER 2017- DECEMBER 2017
The Gadget Show is a British television series which focuses on consumer technology. The show is broadcast on Channel 5 and is currently presented by Craig Charles, Ortis Deley, Jon Bentley and Georgie Barrat.
This was an amazing opportunity I was able to see behind the scenes for this show and how it actually works.
The role that I was in charge of was sound assistant this revolved around tasks such as micing up the presenter’s or any guests. It also involved setting up equipment an hour or two before the show and we had to ensure that the sound was perfect throughout the show.
VOLUNTEER:Â THE BIRMINGHAM WEEKENDER FESTIVAL
AUGUST 2017- SEPTEMBER 2017
Birmingham Weekender Festival is Birmingham’s largest arts festival, it features an awe-inspiring programme of free events to paid events from hundreds of world-class West Midlands and international artists and companies. This festival had a series of events that happened in the city of Birmingham.
My role within this festival was being a volunteer which had the chief task of interacting with the public which included answering questions.
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The certificate that I have received is shown above.
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THE BIRMINGHAM LITERATURE FESTIVAL
APRIL 2017
OCTOBER 2017
The Birmingham Literature Festival is a project of writing West Midlands the literature development agency for the region. They are a charity and an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.
My role as a volunteer was to check tickets, answer any questions by the public, hand out programmes and organise event rooms.
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YEAR 3 BCU MEDIA PRODUCTION
OCTOBER 2018 - MAY 2019
As part of my final year project me and 3 other skilled individuals have put together a magazine style chat show. The whole purpose of the show is to represent female empowerment from a diverse perspective. My roles within this project in terms of pre-production are production manager, producing any graphics, social media coordinator and research where necessary. However, in terms of production I was the floor manager of this show as well as ensuring everything is running smoothly.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=c3YHGphRa2w
SALES EXECUTIVE – (INTERNSHIP) BRIT ASIA TV
JULY 2018 - AUGUST 2018
As a sales executive I was responsible for contacting clients whom would potentially like to sponsor the Brit Asia 2018 Music event. This role included calling these clients talking through what the event revolves around. After explaining to clients about the event, if they were interested I would send out the promotional content over email. My role as a sales executive had an impact upon the promotional content if anything needed adjusted I would make notes and contact the graphic designer. Throughout, this role I have expanded a variety of transferable skills for my future career.
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SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR – ACC (ACCESS CREATIVE COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM)
DEC 2018
As part of my events module at university my assignment consisted of working as a professional in order to put on a successful event for a client. My responsibility of the event was to ensure it was successfully promoted on social media platforms. I produced a social media strategy plan for the client which they followed and had a successful outcome by utilising this plan. Finally, I was also in control for posting live updates on social media platforms.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Being a lifelong learner is a trait that is really important to me. Some lessons were learned in the traditional way, while others I have received from professional mentors, industry professionals and in some cases, friends and family. I’d love the opportunity to talk to you about how my academic background could benefit you, so get in touch.
2016-PRESENT
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
I am currently in my final year undergoing a bachelor honours degree in Media and Communication.
2014-2016
ASHLAWN SCHOOL AND SXITH FORM
3 A LEVELS​
English Language
Media Studies
ICT
Business (AS Level)