Laura Jones

Laura Jones

Ambitious and talented marketing postgraduate with a passion for digital media, brands and music.

I'm a 23 year old marketing postgraduate from Durham University Business School. I acquired a distinction for my MA, with a thesis entitled 'Consumption practices and value creation in online brand communities: a social media perspective'. I completed my undergraduate BA in Music and French, graduating with an upper second class degree with honours. My interests lie in brand marketing, digital media and business strategy, with a particular interest for in technology and the music industry.  Desirable skills and qualities that I possess: Good business and marketing background Fascination with digital and social media Practically fluent in French Ambitious, hard-working and committed Both creative and analytical Excellent research skills Highly adaptable Strong drive for perfection

  • Pass It On Media, Account Executive, London

    September 2010 to December 2010

  • Durham University, Access and Recruitment Office, Student Ambassador, Durham, UK

    November 2009 to September 2010

    Responsible for leading campus tours, promoting the University and leading outreach schemes and residential programmes.

  • Durham University, Musicon, Publicity Manager, Durham, UK

    October 2009 to June 2010

    Organising publicity and raising the profile and public awareness of Musicon (University-run concert series)

  • Slug and Lettuce, Bar staff/waitress, Durham, UK

    June 2008 to October 2009

    Casual position as bar staff and waitress.

  • Regine Moylett Publicity, Assistant, Hammersmith, London

    September 2009 to September 2009

    PR administrative work in the music industry

  • British Council, Language Assistant, Miramas, France

    October 2007 to May 2008

    British Council Assistantship in France working with secondary school/college students and English faculty.

  • Lumley Castle Hotel, Musician/function staff, Durham, UK

    August 2005 to December 2007

    Violinist/pianist. Responsible for musical entertainment during functions.

  • Marketing, MA at Durham University

    2010

  • Combined Arts (Music and French), Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Durham University

    2009

  • A-level at Park View Sixth Form

    2005