Jerry Anthony Gadiano EMAIL: [email protected] BLOG: ThatsBlogShit.Tumblr.com PORTFOLIO: jgadiano.journoportfolio.com Profile: Journalism Studies graduate with a high level of motivation, strong work ethic and a dedication to learn. Experienced in retail and media & communications and is currently working part-time at Le Coq Sportif whilst freelancing as a writer for various print and online publications. Confident in getting ideas across, following orders and working effectively in a team and on individual projects. Achievements: • • • • • • • Convinced FHM to feature Roc Nation/Sony Artist J. Cole who is now one of the most popular rap artists today Used experience from RWD to change style and outlook of how FHM needed to approach and reach their intended target audience Travelled to Los Angeles in 2011 to cover the first ever Call of Duty Expo Covered an artist named Yelawolf for RWD just before he signed a deal with Eminem’s label “Shady Records”, making us the first UK magazine to gain coverage with him Interviewing Arsenal player and England International Theo Walcott for Nike and SlamxHype.com in 2012 Interviewing Action Bronson for Clash Helped Le Coq Sportif achieve monthly store targets in it’s first year of opening with sales skills Employment History / Professional Experience: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Freelance Writer th 8 September 2014 – Present Day Writing and pitching interviews and articles for Complex UK’s Music and Culture section. Part-Time Sales Associate th 10 May 2013 – Present Day Providing the first-class customer service and first-hand knowledge of the Le Coq Sportif products and brand history Promoting special in-store events and promotions Handling customer transactions and special customer requests Maintaining shop floor appearance and products to an acceptable standard Operating unique in-store flocking customisation apparel Booking deliveries and putting it into stock Noisey: Content Management & Editorial Assistant Intern th rd 28 January 2013 – 3 May 2013 Translating and re-editing web stories from Noisey’s US website for the UK website Sub-editing copy before final submission Assisting in the filming of Noisey’s video features Transcribing Interviews for the Editor Researching and sourcing ideas for features and projects Producing online content Picture Research / Image Sourcing Compiling data spread sheets Increasing web traffic via social media tools Editorial Assistant Intern th th 12 October 2012 – 18 January 2013 (Currently freelancing for them) (Professional Experience continued on the next page) (Professional Experience continued) • • • • • • • Writing daily news stories, reviews and conducting interviews for the magazine and the website (All music related articles) Transcribing interviews for the Editor and Deputy Editor Liaising with various PRs and record label representatives Picture Research / Image Sourcing Liaising and advising writers and making sure that their editorial pieces are in before deadline Updating the Clash promo log and making sure that all the information is accurate Increasing website traffic via social media • • • Temporary Events Staff at Puma Yard 24 July 2012 – 12 August 2012 Acted as a host by providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for the day and evening events at the Puma Yard and Social Club Offered insightful information about the activities and areas in at the Puma events Helped with the construction and setup of the Puma Quad store • • • • PR Intern st th 1 June 2012 – 20 July 2012 Writing out press releases for artists represented by Outpost Media Liaise with music journalists and bloggers regarding artist coverage Researching new and upcoming artists to represent Researching events and festivals for Outpost Media artists to attend and perform • • • • • • • • • Editorial Assistant Intern th th 20 June 2011 – 18 November 2011 Writing, pitching and planning features and interviews. Writing content for the website (mainly video games and entertainment related articles) Increasing website traffic via social media Transcribing interviews for the Deputy Editor Researching new ways forward for the brand to become more relevant with current target audience Liaising with various PR contacts in entertainment and product advertising. Assisting on various photo shoots (i.e. Calling-in and setting up sample products for photos) Picture Research / Image Sourcing Gathering correct resources (i.e. information, details) and producing written content for the FHM calendar app for the iPhone and Android • • • • • • Part-Time Sales Assistant February 2008 – July 2012 Providing first class customer service, and knowledge on different brands Store and stockroom maintenance Responsible for getting delivery booked in, put in stoke and putting new lines on shop display Keeping up to date with the current climate and trends in street wear Frequently provide cover shifts for our sister store Foot Patrol Occasionally wrote for features for the Size bi-monthly newspaper • • • • • • Staff Writer th August 2007 – 18 June 2011 (Currently freelancing for them) Writing up interviews, features and reviews for the monthly issue. Producing daily content for RWDMag.com (mainly video games, music, street ear and entertainment related articles). Liaising with various PR companies to call in sample products or stock shots. Picture Research / Image Sourcing Transferring data/old website content to newly designed website Increasing website traffic and email subscribers via social media Additional Experience & Employment History: • • • • Part-time Sales Advisor at UNIQLO – September 2007 – February 2008 Freelance Writer at Big Smoke Magazine – October 2007 One-month Work Experience writer at Straight No Chaser Magazine – January 2007 Weekend Sales Assistant at JD Sports – November 2004 – January 2008 Education: FDA Journalism (2007) & BA Journalism Studies Upper Second Class (2:1) (2009) This was an NTCJ accredited course teaching Local Reporting, Shorthand Transcription, Photography and Media Law. Optional modules included: Creative Writing, Popular Culture, Media Communications and entry-level Japanese. End of year project culminated in a 10,000-word dissertation on The Effects of Computer Games on Young People and it’s Portrayal in the Media. th St. Angela’s & St. Bonaventure’s 6 Form College A-Level: C – Media Studies AS: D – English Literature D – Art & Design St. Bonaventure’s RC Secondary School GCSE: B - Art & Design B – English Literature B – Drama B – Religious Studies C – Maths, C – Double Award Science C – English Language D – French D – Graphics Hobbies and Interests: Hobbies interests include (but are not limited to): Gym, running, martial arts training, 7-a-side football, reading, music production, photography and blogging. Skills Summary: References: Available upon request
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