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SOPHIE BULER

e-mail: sophiegracebutler@hotmail.com

Date of birth: 17th

October 1989

EDUCATION

Brunel University 2008 - 2011

BA (Hons) Modern Drama studies

Requiring a high level of independent study and self-motivation to develop a range of

artistic performance skills through solo and collaborative work via:

y Live performance and directing of both original and established oeuvresy Creative writingy Exploration of the heritage of theat rey Use of a variety of styles and medium to entertain -e.g. digital and dance

Hazelwick School 2002 - 2008

A levels: Theatre& Drama (B)

Performance Studies (C)

Media studies (C)

GCSEs: 11 at grades A*- C

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Red Bull Wings Girl January 2010 to present

y Front-line Brand representative working as part of a small regional team or solo asrequired

y Introducing the product to a wide audience in the workplace, public arenas, sportsand entertainment venues

y Attending festivals and events to promote the Red Bull messagey Participation in and presentation at regular team meetings

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Student Union bar staff 2008 - 2009

y Providing a friendly environment to the student body and especially welcomingFreshers settle into their new lives away from home

y Maintaining a calm demeanour at all times; managing occasional studentintoxication in a professional and humorous manner

Boots PLC - Part time Healthcare assistant 2006 - 2008

y Frontline customer service offering basic healthcare advicey Managing stock presentation and rotationy Using basic presentation skills to maximise revenuey Able to work under pressure whilst maintaining high service standardsy Adaptable and flexible as to working hours required to meet business needs

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ADDIITONAL EXPERIENCE

Voluntary project at West Middlesex hospital Starlight Ward March2010

y Working within a small team, creating theatre as a form of escapism for terminally illchildren

y Devised and led a workshop, based on arts and craft, making puppets andstoryboards with the children then bringing them to life in a performance

y Directing other team members

International Youth Theatre Festival in Mostar, Bosnia August 2010

y Chief point of contact ahead of the trip, liaising between all group members toensure everyone kept informed of the rehearsal timetable and trip itinerary

y Assumed responsibility for costume and propsy Chief note taker, documenting the rehearsal process and diarising the whole tripy Performed in an adapted Greek myth called Tongue as a leading cast member of

the Bridges Theatre Company

y Assumed role of Director for part of the performance

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