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I have always loved writing of all kinds, and used to write short stories and poems. I realised I wanted to become a journalist after founding and editing my school's news magazine.

Having gained 'hands-on' experience on TV shows, newspapers, magazines, radio and websites, I have since completed an NCTJ course in Bournemouth, Dorset.

Latest journalistic achievements

Tweeted and produced videos for the Bournemouth Echo during the 2010 Air Festival

Broadcaster on SunTalk, The Sun's online radio station

Worked on the Jon Gaunt Show at SunTalk, The Sun's online radio station

Reported live from an election count in Poole. Interviewed every party candidate, and Tweeted onto a live feed for the Bournemouth Echo website.

Attended press conferences with Gordon Brown and Nick Clegg ahead of the 2010 General Elections

Worked as a floor assistant on the latest series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Interviewed many personalities including Chris Tarrant (Millionaire), Kate Walsh (The Apprentice), Esther Rantzen (Childline) and Bill Oddie (The Goodies)

Editor and writer for Our St. Albans since May 2009

Broadcaster on Radio Verulam

Assistant to the Press Officer at the Houses of Parliament

Worked with the St. Albans Review newspaper

Worked with the Welwyn & Hatfield Review newspaper

Founded my school's news magazine, and ran it for five consecutive terms

Edited 'Chis Chat', a community magazine for my village, Chiswell Green

Invited to attend a creative writing masterclass, with lectures from author Michael Morpurgo and leading advertisement creators

Written press releases used (in most cases word-for-word) by national newspapers

Other achievements

Appeared on numerous TV and radio broadcasts, most recently The One Show, Live From Studio Five and BBC Three Counties

Worked as a proofreader at Frances Lincoln Ltd

Performed a solo in the 2007 Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of a production of Jesus Christ Superstar

Performed a solo in the West End as a named character in the international debut production of Romero

Performed a solo as part of my school's annual production, which was Les Miserables in 2008

Reached the finals of a regional 'mock court case' competition held at Snaresbrook Crown Court