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:

 Live performance and directing of both original and established oeuvres

 Creative writing
 Exploration of the heritage of theatre
 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

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

required
 Introducing the product to a wide audience in the workplace, public arenas, sports
and entertainment venues
 Attending festivals and events to promote the Red Bull message
 Participation in and presentation at regular team meetings
Student Union bar staff 2008 - 2009

 Providing a friendly environment to the student body and especially welcoming

Fresher’s settle into their new lives away from home
 Maintaining a calm demeanour at all times; managing occasional student
intoxication in a professional and humorous manner

Boots PLC - Part time Healthcare assistant 2006 - 2008

 Frontline customer service offering basic healthcare advice

 Managing stock presentation and rotation
 Using basic presentation skills to maximise revenue
 Able to work under pressure whilst maintaining high service standards
 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

 Working within a small team, creating theatre as a form of escapism for terminally ill
children
 Devised and led a workshop, based on arts and craft, making puppets and
storyboards with the children then bringing them to life in a performance
 Directing other team members

International Youth Theatre Festival in Mostar, Bosnia August 2010

 Chief point of contact ahead of the trip, liaising between all group members to
ensure everyone kept informed of the rehearsal timetable and trip itinerary
 Assumed responsibility for costume and props
 Chief note taker, documenting the rehearsal process and diarising the whole trip
 Performed in an adapted Greek myth called ‘Tongue’ as a leading cast member of
the Bridges Theatre Company
 Assumed role of Director for part of the performance
ADDITIONAL SKILLS

 Computing – wide range of skills to draw upon, including Microsoft Office, Final Cut
Pro, and a variety of networking sites
 Communication - excellent oral and written communication and confident presenter
 Able to build good relationships quickly and fit in well within existing work teams
This has been enhanced through many years of customer service, working with a
wide range of people
 Organisation and prioritisation skills – managing placements and projects alongside
other commitments through a prioritisation process

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

 Music – a huge life-long passion of mine inherited from my father who was a radio
and television presenter
 I currently co-host my own radio show on Radio Brunel every Monday 12:00-14:00,
where I get to express my love of music and passion for current affairs. I also
produce the show, which is another skill I have developed since first starting the
show