Sean Reid
Freelance Music Writer
- Location
- Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom (Nottingham, United Kingdom)
- Industry
- Writing and Editing
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Sean Reid's Overview
- Current
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- Founder/Editor/Writer at AlreadyHeard.com
- Album Review and Features Writer at Under The Gun Review (Sole Proprietorship)
- Album Review Writer at Stencil Magaine
- MMS Depatch & Repair Centre Technician at The Barcode Warehouse Limited
- Past
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- Album Review Writer at RockLouder.co.uk
- Co-Editor, Moderator, Reviews, Interviews and Features Writer at Alter The Press!
- Freelance Review Writer - Entertainment section at Newark Advertiser
- Freelance Writer at Planet-Loud
- Administrative Assistant at Citizens Advice Bureau
- Album Review Writer at For The Sound.com
- Shelf Replenisher at Somerfield
- Education
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- York St. John College
- Magnus Church of England School
- Magnus Church of England School
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Magnus Church of England School
- Recommendations
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6 people have recommended Sean
- Connections
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189 connections
- Websites
Sean Reid's Summary
An organised, ambitious and reliable University graduate, who has the ability to work independently and within a group and also take charge of a group when required. Skills include offering customer service in a handwritten and verbal manner and an ability to adjust to different working environments and individuals, gained from previous work experience in retail and industry.
I have knowledge of several Windows Operating systems, Microsoft Office and can easily adapt to new systems and software programs.
Outside of work, I have a key interest in music journalism and since 2008 I have gained valuable experience in this field, having contributed various pieces to several websites and publications.
By gaining this experience and having interest in this field, it is a career I would like to persue professionally.
Specialties
- Letter Writing
- Data Inputting
- File Organising
- General Administrative tasks
- Customer Service skills (both handwritten and verbally)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Basic HTML and CSS
- Basic MS DOS
- Knowledge of Windows Mobile, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.
- Knowledge of Remote Desktop
- Knowledge 3G, Wi-Fi and GPRS.
Sean Reid's Experience
Founder/Editor/Writer
AlreadyHeard.com
September 2011 – Present (10 months)
I started Already Heard under name of Play Crack The Sky Music in September 2011. My role for the site consists of writing news articles, features, reviews, and interviews, as well corresponding with numerous industry figures to create original content for the site.
The site is currently being re-developed and will be launching in Spring 2012.
Album Review and Features Writer
Under The Gun Review (Sole Proprietorship)
Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Music industry
August 2011 – Present (11 months)
My role for Under The Gun Review requires contributing regular album reviews and the occasional feature.
MMS Depatch & Repair Centre Technician
The Barcode Warehouse Limited
Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry
November 2009 – Present (2 years 8 months)
Through my time at The Barcode Warehouse, I have acquired a invaluable understanding of various devices from manufacturers such as Intermec, Motorola, Honeywell, Toshiba, Zebra and more. In addition I have regularly used numerous software packages such as SOTI, Service Manager and Remote Desktop.
My current role consists repairing and despatching numerous devices on a daily basis. This role includes tasks such as identifying errors with PDA devices and assisting with the repairing procedure. I also contribute to preparing and exporting repaired devices to customers from several contracts; Parcel Force, Royal Mail, TNT, NSL, and Hermes.
In a previous role, I provided technical support for various printers, scanners and PDAs, and had valuable knowledge of products from Zebra, Toshiba, Motorola, Honeywell and more.
In addition I supported the Hermes Courier Technical Support helpdesk; providing support to Intermec CN3 devices.
I have also supported the Parcel Force Tracking Point contract telephone helpdesk support by using Service Manager. To perform this role I was required to have a good knowledge of Motorola/Symbol WT4000 devices and Motorola/Symbol RS409 Ring Scanners. This role involved regular verbal and written communication with Parcel Force's various Depots, and giving effective support and resolutions to these depots.
Co-Editor, Moderator, Reviews, Interviews and Features Writer
Alter The Press!
August 2008 – July 2011 (3 years)
Throughout my time writing for AlterThePress.com, I took on several roles including regularly worked directly with numerous labels, PR companies, bands and other associates, looked after a team of over 15 writers, regularly wrote reviews, news, interviews, and features, as well as arrange video and audio streams for the site.
Freelance Writer
Planet-Loud
Nonprofit; Myself Only; Photography industry
September 2009 – November 2009 (3 months)
My role consisted of writing brief 'New Band' features.
Administrative Assistant
Citizens Advice Bureau
Nonprofit; 1-10 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry
June 2009 – October 2009 (5 months)
My position at Citizens Advice Bureau is an unpaid volunteer position that I carry out 2 days a week in New Ollerton, Nottinghamshire.
My role there is to assist the Administrative staff, by doing tasks such as data entry, typing letters, organizing mail, filing and photocopying.
Shelf Replenisher
Somerfield
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; Retail industry
August 2003 – September 2005 (2 years 2 months)
Tasks: Shelf filling, assisting customers, date checking, back stocking, stock taking.
From my time at Somerfield I gained a variety of skills, such as the ability to assist customers and other members of staff when required. At times I worked closely with my supervisor and store manager, as I assisted with the opening and closing of the store. This included organising tasks for other members of staff. I also became team leader of my department on several occasions.
Sean Reid's Skills & Expertise
Sean Reid's Education
York St. John College
2.2, Joint Honours in History and American Studies
2005 – 2008
Throughout my time at University I developed a number of skills. I was involved in a number of group presentations, some of which I organised and took main responsibility for. I also often took part in class discussions. I worked independently, as I had to research a variety of topics unassisted. This also incorporates my organisational skills as I had to organise my time with researching, coursework and extra curricular activities on many occasions. My computer skills were also increased, as I extensively used Microsoft Office programs, especially Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Activities and Societies: I was also a member of the University’s Rugby League team and I was involved in assisting and organising Charity fund raising events for Alzheimer’s. This consisted of working as a team and I also used computer software to advertise these events by using programs such as Microsoft Paint and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Magnus Church of England School
A-Level, English Literature and History (Both grade D)
2003 – 2005
Magnus Church of England School
GCSE, English Literaure, English Language, History, Geography, Mathematics, Graphic Design (All Grade C).
1998 – 2003
Magnus Church of England School
GCSE, Religous Education, Double Science, French (All grade D)
1998 – 2003
Sean Reid's Additional Information
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- Interests:
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Music, Writing, Music, Journalism,
- Honors and Awards:
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March 2009: British Computer Society - European Computer Driving License Essentials (Level 1)
March 2009 - July 2009: British Computer Society - European Computer Driving License (Level 2)
May 2009: Level Three Key Skills - Microsoft Word
June 2009: City and Guilds - EDI Business Administration Level 2
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