Curriculum vitae
- 1. Curriculum Vitae ___________________________________________________________________________ Name: Robert Flynn D.O.B: 13.09.1994 Address: 16 The Laurels, Castletroy, Co. Limerick. Tel/Mobile: 085 8839057 E-mail: flynnarob@gmail.com EDUCATION 2013 - 2017 University of Limerick Undergrad in Journalism & New Media, Second class honours (2.1) Major: English Literature Subjects included: Feature Writing, Video News Production and copywriting, Cultural Studies, News Layout, Post-Modern American Literature, Modernist Literature 2007 - 2013 C.B.S. High School, Clonmel Leaving Certificate 7 Honour Subjects, including an A1 in English. Other subjects: German (A2), Business (B3), Classical Studies (C1) and Chemistry (C2). WORK EXPERIENCE April May 2017 Matt Kelly Productions/Nuacht RT for TG4 Assistant Cameraman Managing and maintaining camera equipment and accessories Setting up equipment for different shots Miking interviewees Setting up lights for shooting White-balancing Following instructions from cameraman
- 2. Feb May 2017 Advanced Practical Journalism, Journalism Module Bulletin director of a real-time news bulletin conducted as part of television module Responsible for liaising with Desk Editor and journalists assembling news stories, directing pre-records and recording of the final bulletin Worked closely with the Graphics/Design team and the Broadcast systems operator Worked on bulletin using Avid May 2017 RT Lifestyle MoJoCon 2017 Creating content for RTs online media platforms (interviews/video roundups/online articles/quote cards/photos) All content created was done so using a mobile device Following tasks set by online editors from RT May 2017 Irish Startup TV MoJoCon 2017 Worked with entrepreneur and videographer Richard Donelan for his business IrishStartup TV at MoJoCon 2017 Part of this work involved Facebook live streaming for the platform and interviewing delegates Sept Jan 2017 Deputy Features Editor, Limerick Voice 2016 I worked with the features team along with the features editor in deciding stories for the paper A lot of my duties involved editing and sub-editing feature stories for online and before the paper went to print I also wrote two features for the paper: one a colour piece on Limerick Marine Search and Rescue and the other a business feature on the Cleeves site as part of Limerick 2020 Jun 15 - Oct 2016 ResearchIntern/Journalist, MediaHQ.com, Dublin In-charge of keeping the companys contacts directory up-to-date Managing the companys social media accounts Content writer for HQs award-winning blog Worked extensively on the HQ podcast, recording promos and overseeing the recording process Freelance journalist, representing the company at PR events Responsible for dealing with customer queries/resolving any problems Feb 2017 Present Sales Team Member, OBriens Wines, Limerick Extensive knowledge in both wine and spirits May 14 May 15 Sales Assistant Lifestyle Sports, Clonmel Provided point-of-sale service to customers Responsible for visual merchandising Dealt with customer queries and complaints both over the phone and in person
- 3. RELEVANT SKILLS Problem Solving: I have adept problem-solving skills, especially when I am working as part of a team. I enjoy creating innovative solutions to problems, especially when working with video content. Reliability and responsibility: I have an excellent attendance record at University and work. All my experience has demanded high standards of care and attention to detail, particularly with regard to content I produced for the MediaHQ.com weblog and video I produced and shot. Communication: Through work experience I have learned the importance of communication as a vital component to teamwork. I have a well-developed set of communication skills, ranging from ICT to interpersonal. Through University I have learned to develop both my verbal pitching skills while also developing the art of presenting. Interpersonal & Teamwork: I have excellent people skills and I work really well in a team, especially in brainstorming sessions. I enjoy talking to people and getting to know them, especially when working toward a similar goal. Information Communications Technology: Through my degree and personal interests, I am quite adept at Final Cut Pro X and InDesign, with a working capacity of Avid. I am interested particularly in any software related to the creation, production and dissemination of video content. I also have a working knowledge of a range of applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and video publishing applications such as Quik and Spark Video, which I used to create materials and integrate ICT as a resource within my college work. I have a typing speed of 49WPM. HOBBIES/ACHIEVEMENTS Winner of the Best Marketing & Communications Blog with MediaHQ at the Blog Awards Ireland 2015 Shield winner with UL Crowley cup team 2015 I love comedy. I write and perform stand-up in my spare time Member of UL Comedy Society Received highest honour in public speaking Former member of the Irish Red Cross
- 4. REFEREES Jack Murray, Kathryn Hayes Founder & CEO Lecturer, MediaHQ.com, University of Limerick, Dublin. Co. Limerick Tel: (01) 473 2050 ER3-023. Email: jack@mediahq.com Tel: (061) 234678