Lydia Taylor

Home address: 131 Middlehill Road, Colehill, Dorset, BH21 2HL Email: Lydia.taylor92@hotmail.co.uk Mobile: 07917622848 misslydiataylor.wordpress.com Blog:

I am an ambitious, hardworking third year journalism undergraduate with a passion for news and fashion. Alongside my academic studies I have written regularly for student magazines, completed placements with Grazia, S magazine and Attitude, as well as writing for business magazine The Professional and launching my own blog. In only my third week I had well over a thousand views and the hits keep on coming. I gained a fascinating insight into the magazine world during my placements, assisting stylists, working on shoots and researching and writing articles. Ive also had the eye opening experience of volunteering at an orphanage in Mozambique where I spent a month teaching English and helping build a home for a woman whose own was destroyed by a cyclone. All these exciting opportunities helped me further my skills and experiences, and I hope to continue to add to this. Education_____________________________________________________ Leeds Metropolitan University, BA (hons) Journalism September 2011-June 2014 Accredited by the BJTC and PTC this course offers both core academic content as well as creative and practical tasks. Modules include: Magazine Journalism, Digital, Research and Writing, Media Law, TV Journalism, Media Audiences, Reporting, Public Relations, Online Journalism and Design, Shorthand, Government in the UK, Celebrity and Radio Journalism. The Arts University Bournemouth, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design September 2010 to June 2011 Passed with Merit, modules included: Costume Fashion Textiles, Photography, Graphic Design, Animation, 3D design, Fine Art, Film Production and Illustration. Queen Elizabeth School, Wimborne September 2005 to July 2010 A Levels: Art and Textiles A, English Literature and Language B, Film and Media Studies C GCSES: English: A/A, Maths: A, Science: A/A, Citizenship: A*, Media Studies: A, Textiles: A, Drama: B, Dance: B, French: B, RE: C. Magazine Experience________________________________________________ Grazia Magazine June 2013 My role at Grazia was to assist the Fashion desk with any duties they needed, offering my help where ever possible. I completed returns, helped in the organisation of products for shoots and acted as a runner. S Magazine (The Sunday Express Magazine) June 2013 and Jan 2014 During my time at the Sunday Express magazine the team confidently left me to complete tasks in the running of the magazine. I assisted on photo-shoots both in the studio and on location. I researched and made selections for the lifestyle and fashion pages, as well as writing reviews and offering my own opinions and ideas. Slapdash September 2010 to June 2011

I wrote a variety of articles for the Bournemouth university magazine on a range of topics from fashion to university events. The magazine proved a huge success around the campus and further afield. Attitude Magazine March 2011 Here I worked as a runner on a fashion shoot helping the photographer, models, stylists and makeup artists. This gave me great insight into the fashion world and the opportunity to further develop my photography, styling skills and knowledge base. The Professional April 2014 to present I am currently involved in working for this Leeds based business magazine, I carry out interviews, research and write stories and will be involved in helping launch their digital presence this summer. Voluntary Experience____________________________________ African Impact, Mozambique

Summer 2011

I taught English to adults and volunteered both at a pre-school and orphanage in Mozambique over a month. We created a vegetable patch to enable the children to grow produce which they could sell and built houses for those in need. The money we raised to get to Mozambique helped pay for the resources. I am still in touch with the charity and other volunteers and recently wrote an article on the company and my experience. Interests____________________________________________________________ I am always looking for inspiration and enjoy visiting exhibitions and adding to my blog. I try to keep my camera with me to work on my photographic skills and love styling my own clothes using my textiles knowledge. I have designed and made pieces which I have been able to photograph for my portfolio, including a full length ball gown. Travel is another passion of mine and after Europe, America and Africa my next stop is Asia. Additional Skills_________________________________________________ I am competent in all current Microsoft Office applications, WordPress and Wix. I have set up my own personal website and blog, and can confidently edit on InDesign, Final Cut Pro and Audacity. I have a UAL certificate in drawing and hold a full UK Driving Licence. Employment History___________________________________________ Doris and Daisy Shoes, Shop Assistant May 2012 to date (University holidays) PREZZO Restaurant, Waitress and Cashier October 2009 to September 2011 Cloisters Caf, Waitress and Cashier, June 2008 to September 2011 References Maria Leese, Manager and owner of Doris and Daisy shoesEmail: maria@dorisanddaisyshoes.co.uk. Tel: 01202 880222. Jennifer Kean, Leeds Metropolitan University Journalism TutorEmail: J.Kean@leedsmet.ac.uk