CHARLIE MASTERS

PHOENIX BARN,
HIGH HALDEN,
ASHFORD,
TEL: 01233 850 551
E-mail: flowersmasters@btinternet.com
AGE: 34

Profile
A creative NCTJ qualified journalist who has been professionally trained in Magazine
Publishing and Marketing by leading publishing group. Possess excellent
communication and organisational skills, has a proactive working style and the ability
to manage complex information heavy tasks effectively. Media experience includes
reporting, editing, producing and presenting. Works well under pressure to deadlines
in a target driven culture. Has an excellent understanding of the media and marketing
environment. Posses a comprehensive understanding of the marketing process and a
full range of business analysis skills. Approaches all challenges in a pro active,
imaginative and positive manner Builds client relationships well and manages
development process effectively to maximise company results. Relishes the
opportunity to use customer service experience and marketing expertise in a results
driven environment. Possesses the full range of business, media and sales skills
needed for success in high paced environment. Represented England at Hockey and
gained work experience gained on international conservation projects. Also Celta
qualified and have taught English language to foreign students attending U.K
language summer schools.

Education
2009 Jun- 2009 Aug Concorde International, Canterbury
Tefl Intensive training Course.
CELTA qualified

2000- 2002 Nottingham Trent University

centre for Broadcasting and Journalism. Nottingham.
MA/ PgDip Newspaper Journalism: Pass with merit
NCTJ exams: Pass

1998 - 1999 Haymarket Publishing.

Haymarket Magazine Publishing and Marketing (Industry approved) certificate: Pass

1993- 1997 Leeds Metropolitan University Innovation North

Faculty of Information and Technology. Headingley.
BA(hons) Information and Media Studies.

1986- 1992 Sutton Valence School.

3 A-Levels: Eng Lit: B/ Economics: C/ Biology: D. 9 GCSE: 1A/5B/3C.
Other Education/Cultural Experience

Lived in Vienna, Austria, travelled through India, Kenya and South America. Conservation
work leading team of six people to build school in rural Chile. Enjoy writing, cinema and
football, cricket, surfing, horses (+ all main sports. Organised global conservation campaign
COP15. Started Student Clubbing Night. Edited LEEDS STUDENT
Memberships: Liverpool F.C Supporters Club, Leeds writer circle. World wildlife Fund, Global
Outreach, Cop 15 conference contributor. Big Debate contributor Biodiversity 2010
conference, Natural History Museum member/volunteer

Relevant Experience

1998 - 1999 HAYMARKET PUBLISHING

Teddington SW12
ADVERTSING EXEC; Classified and Display.
Worked on Weekly mass market sports magazine compiling classified advertising,
designing, planning and implementing display ads and liaising with client base.

1999 - 2000 KENT AND SUSSEX COURIER

WEALD EDITION Cranbrook office
HQ Tunbridge Wells.
REGIONAL NEWS REPORTER
Worked on weekly edition investigating compiling and reporting news agenda.

2004 - 2006 PRESS ASSOCIATION

RACING POST Daily publication
HQ Bridgegate, Howden, East Yorkshire.
JUNIOR SPORTS REPORTER: Racing Post.
Compiled form guides, racing cards and reports on racing and football fixtures.

2006 - 2007 RALEIGH EXPEDITION VOLUNTEER

Third Floor, Waterloo Rd, London, SE1 8XD.
EXPEDITION VOLUNTEER: Teaching English and environmental work in local
community of N.Chile

2007- 2009 FREELANCE JOURNALIST AND MARKETING EXEC.

Worked for family owned wedding flowers and florist designing and implementing
media strategy, advertising and information policy. Also wrote reports and features
for English radio station 1476/Blue Danube based in Vienna every week.

2009 CELTA TEFL( Teach English as a foreign Language)

Undertook intensive Cambridge University English teaching training course and
exams. Taught class size 20, students from Europe and Middle East.

Languages

French: intermediate C+
German: Basic
References Available Upon Request