Neil Cochrane
07575895214
n.cochrae@gigig.com
Personal Profile
Dedicated English graduate with a strong interest it he film industry. Substantial editorial and
production experience, qualifications in French and Spanish and relevant IT skills.
Personal details
Address:
Tel:
18 Avery Park
London N12 3TP
(Until 18/06/14)
02053658
23 Jade Road
Plymouth PL4 2PY
(After 18/06/14)
2563698547
Education
2010 – 2013
South Plymouth University, BA English , 2:1
A highly relevant degree focusing on the contemporary use of English in modern
media
Relevant modules
 Creative writing
 Gender politics
 Rise of the modern novel
 Medieval romance
 Autobiography
 English poetry
Dissertation
Do good books make good films? A 5000-word report linking contemporary
literature to ersatz American screenplays.
Demonstrates a clear and accessible critical style and a deep understanding of good
written communication in a wide range of contexts.
2004 – 2010
Childs Hill School, Plymouth
A Levels: English B, French B, History B
GCSEs: 7 GCSE including English, IT, French and Spanish
Employment History
Summer 2012 National Rail, Euston, London: Commercial intern
 Developed and edited content for the firm’s annual report in a high pressure
environment.
 Successfully liaised with a wide range of colleagues and managed freelancers by
building strong relationships and keeping in touch.
Summer 2011 National Rail Euston, London: Editorial assistant
Day to day internal communication manager in the busy PR department. Provided IT
support for all software including Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. Quickly and
efficiently created and edited content for internal publications.
Summer 2010 Long Homes, Head office, London: Management assistant
Edited website content for our sales division and promoted the site to commercial
partners. Managed staff on a day to day basis by sharing my enthusiasm and
encouraging personal responsibility.
October 2009/ Various temporary posts including voluntary support at Child volunteers, London
June 2010
Supervised volunteers and school interns in association with managers, partners and
clients. Demonstrated excellent communication skills such as an ability to listen to
people’s needs, share ideas appositively and build strong and enduring relationships.
Interests
Modern British literature and film. Secretary of university film society and film critic for university
paper and several websites.
Reviewing modern art. Host my own blog at www.neilsart.com
Achievements
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National Student Newspaper Society Award for Media Criticism
National Rail award for Interns who made a good impression
School French prize
Referees
Academic
Dr B. E. Learned , Personal Tutor, Department of English, South Plymouth University, Plymouth
postcode. 01548 215469 learned@splymouth.ac.uk
Professional
Mr. Manager, Director, Internal Communications, Long House Homes, Head Office, London WC1 234
015425 698542, m.manager@longhousehomes.co.uk