Poppy Valentine Hadkinson

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Hello! I am a professional presenter and researcher of 5 years based in Warwickshire.
My experience ranges from live TV (interviewing & standalone), recorded corporate videos, voice overs and public speaking.
As a presenter at a live National Gemstone Jewellery Channel 15-20 days month, I understand the importance of reaching out and grabbing the viewer's attention by tailoring my approach to specific clients and audiences.
Short clip of work - https://youtu.be/qFdJbdiR-qw

AWARDS & ACCREDITATIONS
2015 - Warwickshire Employee of the year award (shortlisted finalist) 
2014 - GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Course Completion - ‘Accredited  Jewellery Professional’ 

EDUCATION  
March 2017 - Current: The Health Sciences Academy. 
As of last year I have enrolled and started an online course (on the side of  presenting) to become an ‘Accredited Nutritional Therapist’ as this is a subject  of interest to me. 
2003 - 2010: Kingsley School, Leamington Spa  I achieved grades between A-C in the following subjects: Psychology, English  Literature & Language, Philosophy & Ethics. 

MAIN SKILLS OVERVIEW  
Live & Recorded TV 
Presenting to fully open talk back 
Trained Public Speaker 
Green Screen
Interviewing
Inventive Script Writer
Topical Researching
Knowledge of television operating procedures
Voice Overs
Social Media Management        

REFERENCES UPON REQUEST

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Part-time model - paid commercial work

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EXPERIENCE 

Rocks & Co. Productions, Birmingham Fazeley Studios - TV Presenter  & VoiceOver Artist 2013 - Dec 2017
Live TV Shopping Host / Trained Gem Expert Presenter, selling  genuine gemstone jewellery.
Website - rocksandco.com   

Fine & Country, Rugby Estate Agents (Videography via ‘infinite Pixel’)  - Voice Over  March 2017 (on going work) 
VO artist for videos of big estates/house selling via High end Estate  Agents ‘Fine & Country.’  

Why Media Now Wifi - ?Voice Over  Jan 2017 
Early on in the year I did voiceover for a new company, to be used as  an online advert which will describe their services. 

The Gammat Fest, Staffordshire - Presenter/Host   Aug 2016 
Acted as a compere for a large company run event/music festival with  over 250 people in attendance (rebooked for 2018) 

Snitterfield Festival, Warwickshire - Presenter/Host  June 2016 
Sourced information on the acts, wrote, and delivered the band  introductions on stage at a local festival with approx 150 people in  attendance. 

Business Video Experts, Solihull - Video Presenter   Feb 2016 
Assisted in scripting and presenting an online 'How to' course for  companies looking to create their own promotional videos.   https://vimeo.com/190735642/93402f834b 

The Phoenix Festival, Cirencester - Presenter/Interviewer  Aug 2015 
Introduced bands on stage, along with interviewing acts for a  promotional video.

Having worked both in front of the camera and behind the scenes as a TV producer, I fully appreciate what is required in a fast paced live and recorded media environment.

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Previous paid Radio presenter roles

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