Sabrina Gaffney
Sabrina Gaffney


10/13/2019
Journalism Intern Position

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is Sabrina Gaffney and I am currently living in New York on my 12-month graduate visa. I am looking for an internship in the field of journalism. I believe that this would be an incredible opportunity for me to learn new skills and grow both professionally and personally.

I understand working in modern-day journalism requires a lot of knowledge within the varying technological platforms that are available, along with the traditional abilities one needs to have. It is for that reason that I chose to study the Master of Arts Journalism and New Media degree that I have just graduated from in Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland. Subjects covered include: News Writing and Editing, Features and Web Writing, Visual Broadcasting (Adobe Premier Pro), Audio Broadcasting (Adobe Audition and Audacity editing software), New Media Production (Adobe Photoshop, Website design/blogging: Wordpress, Blogger), Digital Media Industry Context, Multimedia Production and Media Law, Ethics and Professional Practice. This has given me great insight into key journalism techniques and practices.

Prior to this I completed my Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Psychology and also Post Graduate Higher Diploma in Buying and management.

Throughout my studies I have supplied material on a freelance basis to Irelands leading newspapers within the Independent News & Media (INM) group, shadowing and supporting journalists such as crime reporter Ralph Riegel of The Independent. I have also worked as a fashion journalist for fashion.ie which is Irelands leading fashion website. This involved discussing sustainable products and highlighting current affairs on environmental, human and animal welfare issues where possible. I monitored current style and trends around the world along with communicating with individuals within the industry and observing and analysing their social media platforms, publications and shows.

I possess excellent communication skills both in oral and written presentation and I am resourceful with strong analytical skills. I have a highly professional attitude and I work well independently or as part of a team.

Thank you for your consideration and I would be delighted to speak with you at your earliest convenience.

Kind regards,
Sabrina Gaffney

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Sabrina Gaffney
44-05 Queens Boulevard, apartment 3, Sunnyside, Queens, New York, 11104
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Employment History
September 2018-August 2019 Independent News & Media (INM) group
� Supplied material on a freelance basis to newspapers within the INM group, shadowing and supporting journalists such as Ralph Riegel of The Independent

December 2008-August 2019
Sales Assistant/Stylist Brown Thomas, 88 Grafton Street, Dublin
� Monitor and interpret current fashion trends
� Participated in team member development initiative focused on enhancing overall customer experience and the importance of customer relationship management

Fashion assistant buyer (temporary maternity cover):
� Managed inventory through reacting to change in demand and logistics
� Maintained relationships with existing suppliers and sourced new suppliers and products, ensuring standards of quality and cost
� Provided proposals and guidance to management regarding products and optimum layout
� Regularly reviewed performance indicators with sales figures
� Collaborated with the luxury/designer brand buying team, PR team and marketing team to support events such as the annual ISPCC fashion show event inclusive of provision of luxury brand clothing, networking with models, stylists and celebrity attendees

Aug 2011-May 2013
Fashion writer fashion.ie (Ireland's leading fashion website)
� Observe and comprehend current style and trends around the world
� Interpreting luxury, designer and high street collections along with lesser known designers
� Keeping up to date with relevant fashion buyer, public relations, Journalist, designer, twitter, facebook and blog industry individuals along with that of magazines, newspapers, fashion websites and shows
� Strongly expressing my views on sustainable products and highlighting current affairs on environmental, human and animal welfare issues where possible

July 2005- December 2008
Manager, The Wheelhouse Restaurant, Harbour Road, Howth, Dublin 13

� Managed and provided excellent customer relationship management
� Planned private events, inclusive of venue design, entertainment, food presentation, menu design and development and guest communication liaison
� Conducted a range of financial transactions on a daily basis and ensured all inventory was maintained and replenished efficiently

October 2003 - December 2005
Veterinary Assistant, Patrick Keating Veterinary Surgery, Raheny, Dublin.
� Assisted each vet in carrying out surgical procedures
� Monitored patients, adjusted their medications, updated computer files and continuously communicated with owners over the phone and in person, throughout highly emotional times, regarding their animals� welfare

Educational Qualifications
2017-2018 Journalism and New Media, Master of Arts (MA), Cork Institute of Technology Result: 2.1 and 1st Class Honours within Thesis/Final Year Project
Concentration: News Writing and Editing, Feature and Web Writing, Visual Broadcasting, Audio Broadcasting, Media Law, Ethics and Professional Practice, New Media Production, Media History and Structure, Multimedia Production, Cybercultures, Digital Media Industry Context, Creative Thinking and Design, Research Methods and Practice, Journalism Master Project.

2010- 2011 Postgraduate Higher Diploma in Fashion Buying and Management, Dublin Institute of
Technology Result: 2.1 Honours
Concentration: Principles of Fashion Buying (Studies partly carried out in Paris), Fashion Public Relations and Communications, Materials and Fabrics (Studies partly carried out in Scotland), Sociology of Fashion, Sustainable Fashion, Finance for Non-Finance Managers, Marketing Luxury Brands, Retail Operations Management, International Fashion Retailing, Visual Merchandising and Store Environment.

2005� 2009 Psychology, BA Honors Degree, American College Dublin/Dublin Business School
Result: 2.1 Honours and 1st Class Honours within Thesis
Concentration: Cognitive Psychology, Behavioural Psychology, Social Psychology, Environmental Psychology, Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Health Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Environmental Psychology, History of Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Theories of Personality in Psychology, Themes, Issues and Debates in Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Psychoanalysis, Philosophy, Neuropsychology and Biological Basis of Behaviour Psychology.
Thesis: Is smoking in college students related to stress, body image, self esteem and self efficacy?

2003 � 2004 Veterinary Assistance Certificate, Killester College Dublin.
Results: Distinctions in all subjects and received student of the year award
Concentration: Biology, Animal Welfare, Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Behaviour, Communications, Health and Safety at Work, Animal Grooming, IT and Word Processing.

2001-2002 Photography, Griffith College Dublin
Results: 2.1 (City & Guilds Certificate)
Concentration: Starting Photography, Introduction to Black and White Photography, Images Without Lenses, Exhibition Photographic Printing, Art of Colour Photography, Negative/Positive Colour and black and White Printing, Landscape Photography, Natural History Photography and History of Photography.

Skills Profile
Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as part of a team; adept at motivating others; effective communicator; successful at building lasting and loyal professional relationships.

Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and capacity for research; Extremely resourceful.

Communication: Skilled oral and written presentation ability in a concise, logical format and ability to field questions under pressure.

I.T.: Adobe editing software: Premier Pro, Photoshop, Audition, Audacity editing software, Website design/blogging: Wordpress, Blogger, CMS and proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Hobbies: Current affairs, international relations, writing, criminal behavioural analysis, TV, documentaries and movies of all genres.