Oscar Murray

27 Collins Valley Road

Sheffield
S10 2UB
Ms Jean Hutnall
The Crown View Hotel
Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 6BB
10 June 2016
Dear Ms Hutnall
Summer Internship - Marketing Assistant (Fixed term 3 month contract, 2016)
I would like to apply for the job of Marketing Assistant at the Crown View Hotel Sheffield,
as advertised by the University of Sheffield Student Jobshop.
I am a second year management student interested in gaining some relevant work
experience during my time at university. Having really enjoyed the marketing modules on
my course and having worked in the hospitality sector, I am keen to get experience
which combines these two areas, as I am particularly interested in working in this sector
once I graduate.
My part-time jobs with Hayload Communications and the Maddox Hotel have been
related to marketing and have provided me with a number of skills required for this
position. My time management can be evidenced through my organisation of a variety of
different projects at both companies including event planning; and my team working
skills through my participation in working groups, committees and sports at university.
My communication skills have also been demonstrated through my assessments at
university; one example is when I worked with other students to successfully present a
case to a business for introducing a new website.
I am keen to work for the worlds leading hotel group and was interested in the
information I received when talking to your colleague, Geeta Sharma, at a recent Parttime Jobs fair at the University of Sheffield. Your organisations approach to staff support
and development through the Go Ahead scheme was particularly impressive.
Please find enclosed a copy of my CV and I look forward to discussing this further if I am
invited to interview.
Yours sincerely
Oscar Murray
Oscar Murray

Oscar Murray
Address:
27 Collins Valley Road
Sheffield
S10 2UB

Tel: 0114 2345678

Mobile: 07000 000000
Email: O.Murray@xxxx.com

Education and Qualifications

University of Sheffield - BA Hons Business Management, Sept 2014 - present
Modules include: Direct Marketing, Business Research, Information Management, Event and
Communication Planning
Completed a project in my second year, working with a small fast food restaurant to create
an exciting new marketing strategy. Presented a poster to my class and achieved a mark of
75%
Holt High School, Leeds, Sept 2007 - June 2014
A level: Maths (A), English (B), Sociology (A)
9 GCSEs (A-C) including English (A), Mathematics (A) and Science (B)

Work Experience
Hayload Communications Communications Assistant (part-time), Jan - May 2015
Worked as part of the Communications Team to promote products through social media.
My key responsibilities included:
Creating and updating social media networks, including Facebook, Twitter and
Linkedin
Researching and recommending new social media tools to promote products
Writing and publishing news and events on a weekly basis
Maintaining an accurate client database
Providing administrative support to colleagues within the team, assisting with the
organisation of regular events
Maddox Hotel Events Assistant (part-time), Nov - Dec 2014
As part of the Events Team my main responsibilities included:
Arranging small events and business meetings for clients using the hotel as a venue
Liaising with local and national press to promote the events strand of the business
Negotiating rates with prospective clients
Developing relationships with existing customers to convert enquiries into sales

Additional Work Experience

Bar One Bar staff / Waiter (part-time), Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
Taking orders and serving food and drinks providing a high level of customer care
Promoting offers to customers to increase sales
Barclays Bank Cashier, June - Sept 2014
Responding to customer queries and requests in a customer services role
General office duties including filing and typing
Boots Pharmacy Sales Assistant (part-time), July 2013 - May 2014
Operating the till and handling cash
Providing basic recommendations for over the counter treatments in accordance
with strict guidelines
Leeds Dance Academy Dance Teacher (part-time), July 2012 - June 2013
Planning and delivering one hour dance lessons for children aged 3-10

Achievements and Interests

Sheffield Volunteering Committee, June 2015 - present
As an active member of the Volunteering Committee I am involved in organising the
Volunteering Fair, promoting Sheffield Volunteering to my peers, fundraising for local
charities and attending regular meetings.
University of Sheffield Rowing Team, Sept 2014 - present
I joined the Rowing Team in my second year at university to further enhance my rowing skills
and be involved in more fitness activities. Since joining the team, I have participated in five
national races and have been promoted to Team Leader. This involves me having an input
into training sessions, coordinating races and maintaining team morale.

Additional Information
IT: Highly competent in Microsoft Office and SPSS. Regular user of the internet.
Language: Fluent in French and German
Other: Full clean driving licence

References
Jane Carter, Marketing Director, Hayload Communications
234 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S2 4BB
Tel: 0114 231 4xxx Email: JCarter@xxxxxx.com
Jim Davies, Events Manager, Maddox Hotel
Furnival Gate, Sheffield, S1 2ED
Tel: 0114 244 8xxx Email: JDavies@xxxxxx.co.uk