MISS. IRAM KHAN

3 Elgin Avenue
Romford
Essex
RM3 0YP
07708-968-476
iram.khan.08@gmail.com

2006 - 2009     University of Warwick                                                                                            Coventry, UK

·         BA (Hons) in English and American Literature

·         2:1 Classification 2009

2004-2006       Havering Sixth Form College                                                                            Hornchurch, UK

·         3 A-levels: English Literature (A) Law (A) Government and Politics (A)

·         1 AS-level: Theatre Studies (A)

Mar 2009- Present www.TheCrane.tv                                                                    Mayfair, London, UK

·         Working in this small but versatile international company, I was fortunate to work in many departments and capacities alongside my main duties as a Production Coordinator (Junior)/Researcher (Junior). My duties included researching, proposing and organising future productions for the production/editorial team whilst liaising with curators to formulate playlists and tailored viewing schedules (magazine issues) for individual community members. Often, I assisted the Production Team on location with in-house content as a Runner, and occasionally was given sole responsibility of low profile productions including filming, directing and editorial on Premier/Final Cut Pro. Furthermore, I frequently assisted the Editorial team as an Editor on commissioned works, currently working on several high profile projects for NBC. Lastly, I regularly assisted Marketing and PR in writing press releases, maintaining relations with sponsors and collaborators and SEO optimisation (blogs, creating URL links to other sites) as well as being responsible for the general office administration.

Oct 2008- Present MAMA Group/Get Real Marketing                                               Shoreditch, London, UK

·         Working as a University Brand Manager, I was responsible for the promotion on and off campus of an international brand. This included liaising with local stores, demographic research and analysis, along with organising  local and national promotional events such as music concerts and sport tournaments. Furthermore, whilst I was responsible for the promotion of one particular scouted act, the group  received a front cover mount on ArtRocker and a PR contract. This job had a high level of brand image and event management and awarded me the Career Development Award from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Sept 2008         The Guardian/Guardian Unlimited                                           Farringdon, London, UK

·         This highly coveted internship provided me with a month of work experience at several desks. This included a week at Guardian Unlimited, imbedding articles with html and working with video and image production. I also spent substantial time at The Guide writing published articles, reviewing film, television and music and, researching events along with general office administration.

Summer 2008    C Venues                                                                                                 Edinburgh, UK

·         Working in one of the biggest venues at Edinburgh festival, I worked in many departments. Mainly in front of house, I also worked in administration, dealing with counter and ticket management, and client services acting as a PA to touring companies. Other duties included liaising with Marketing and Operations.

July 2008          The Telegraph                                                                              Victoria, London, UK

·         This Arts Desk  internship entailed copy-editing, research and conducting video interviews as well as office administration.

Easter 2008      Pickering and Chatto                                                                    Holborn, London, UK

·         Working in both Editorial and Production for this academic publisher, I have worked on a vast range of future releases. Whilst being responsible for the general office admin, I have copy-edited new works, and worked with numerous third parties to gain copyright permissions as well as graphically enhancing texts in production.

Summer 2007     Penhaligons Ltd Head Office                                            Knightsbridge, London, UK

·         This PA like position was working for the VP of Sales in this international luxury perfume company. The position included overseeing branch managers, event/conference organisation and management, liaising with PR, Merchandise, Operations and Wholesale, whilst managing the small shop front the head office maintained (visual merchandising and stock responsibility included).

·         General office duties included filing, photocopying, post-sorting, letter writing, and using Excel and Word.

·         Some work within marketing also was required including compiling the Staff Christmas Handbook and arranging PR around London Fashion Week.

03/07-09/07       Warwick University Student Union                                                                  Coventry, UK

·         I worked for WUSU in many different capacities. Starting as a steward, ensuring safety and excellent customer service, I worked up to the Entertainment Department, acting in an event management role in a large team.

03/04-09/06       Coast Fashions                                                                                          Lakeside, UK

·          I worked part time in the retail industry, delivering a high level of customer service.

·         Editor: As Arts Editor of The Warwick Boar, I run a large team, commission, lay-up and edit articles, whilst writing my own. I regularly liase with PR companies and obtained the first student interview with The Kills. I am also well-versed with Photoshop and InDesign due to this role.

·         Teacher: I was recently employed by the Revision Academy to host a two day intensive course for AS Level English students in London.

·         Film: As film is one of my great passions, I have recently undergone a series of film projects, from acting as a Researcher for Spectacle Independent Films, to being a Runner on a recent Fool Angel Studio production, as well as winning several awards in amateur film competition 'The ShootOut'.

·         Director: I recently directed a sell-out show for the world’s biggest student performance art festival.

·         Radio: I also hosted my own popular student radio show as well as being Assistant News Editor on local station Link FM.

·         Music: I have had my music reviews published in reputable journals such as Dish and Pitchfork and have promoted for musicians under big labels EMI and Polydor.