Mercedes Thomas, Digital Content Creator

Mercedes Thomas

Digital Content Creator

The D. GmbH

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Master's degree, Magazine Journalism
Experience
9 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :9 years, 4 Months

Digital Content Creator at The D. GmbH
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since April 2018
English Teacher at The Egyptian Campus
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • March 2017 to September 2017

I was the headteacher, responsible for the instruction of the English language for both children and adults’ groups, creation and administration of the teaching material, books and exams, as well as taking part into the interviewing process of new staff.
I also assisted creating their official website, answered enquires of parents and students on The Egyptian Campus face-to-face and through social media, and conducted placement exams for new students.

Photo + videographer, Social Media Manager at Souriana Basketball Team
  • Germany
  • September 2014 to January 2017

Souriana team is the first all-Syrian basketball team in Germany and I am the first journalist who got in touch with them through my contacts.
I interviewed the team’s coach, Mahmoud Al-Abed, also conducted interviews with each player and attended their training and games on their first year.

Design Editor at Baskets Limburg e.V.
  • Germany
  • June 2016 to September 2016

I was fully responsible for the layout design and production of the fall 2016 seasonal magazine and of the multimedia production for their social media platforms.
I assisted and covered BL’s pre-season games, training and summer events for media related activities. I also attended staff meetings and worked with EVL marketing team and BL’s sponsors.

Journalist and Photographer at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
  • China
  • September 2014 to July 2015

I was responsible for pitching and producing stories on a weekly basis to do with life on-campus of international teachers and students of the university while promoting the international face and various opportunities that GDUFS offers.

Communications Assistant at Spanish Chamber of Commerce in South China
  • China
  • June 2013 to August 2013

I was responsible for representing the SCCSC by organizing and hosting meetings and social events with international executives, introducing the Chamber’s latest activities and business treaties, promoting Spanish brands in the Chinese market and translating, editing and writing official documents and multimedia.

Education

Master's degree, Magazine Journalism
  • at University of Central Lancashire
  • September 2016
Bachelor's degree, International Journalism
  • at University of Central LancashirePreston
  • July 2014

Specialties & Skills

Writing
InDesign
Videography
Photography
CUSTOMER SERVICE
COPYWRITING
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
ADOBE PREMIERE
Adobe Indesign
INDESIGN
JOURNALISM
LANGUAGES
MANAGEMENT
MICROSOFT OFFICE

Languages

Chinese
Intermediate
English
Expert
Spanish
Native Speaker
Italian
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Introduction to Photography (Training)
Training Institute:
Spanish Chamber of Commerce in South China
Date Attended:
June 2012
Duration:
36 hours
Chinese Mandarin (Training)
Training Institute:
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Date Attended:
September 2008

Hobbies

  • Magazine design layout
    Chose twice as a design editor in two main, team-work MA assignments at university. Also chosen as a Design Editor during my placement with Baskets Limburg e.V.
  • Photography
    Well-known and praised among those who have worked with me from university and throughout my professional career.