Gemma Pulley

Through my editorial and agenting pursuits and my developed prioritisation skills which I can attribute to taking on several vocations and projects to manage during my studies, I believe I have rounded my career-focused attributes. Literature remains an ever-present aspect of my personality regardless of other proliferating responsibilities within my life, and I find the developing accessibility of writing fuels my interest in publishing. The mirth I find in reading is related not only to the escapism of fantasy or the relaxation attributed to feel-good fiction, but withal in its educative capabilities.

I hope to assist in producing and distributing this education in an accessible manner, utilising my strong writing, administrative and communication skills. My commitment to this field is further reinforced by my engagement with the Hampshire Writers’ Society as competition secretary, an opportunity which has familiarised me with editorial and publishing operations and allowed me to better understand the voices of authors and their concerns. I am currently working on editing and producing an anthology which will be available for purchase for society members.

Publishing Virtual Work Experience Programme with Hachette and SpringPod- 

September 2023 - October 2023

• Both webinar-based and personally time-managed activities. 
• Received a helpful insight into the publishing world and its team.
• An introduction to the required skills within the industry.
• Further incited a passion for and desire to make the experience of literature accessible. 

November 2023 – August 2024

• Constructing the pages for the university magazine.
• Proofreading and copy-editing student submissions. 
• Working to a deadline.
• Scouting for submissions.
• Advertising to boost engagement. 

August 2023 - Present

• Management of the Park and Ride scheme within the university, including overseeing student and staff accounts.
• Communicating directly with users via email, in person, or over the phone. 
• Train staff on operations and financial observations. 
• Improved editing and proofreading skills when communicating with users and publishing scheme-related 

University of Winchester - Receptionist

November 2022 – August 2024

• Welcoming patrons to the University.
• Communicating and troubleshooting with visitors and students, i.e. in person, over the phone and via email.
• Managing bookings on institution-specific software.
• Assisting in the smooth operation of conference events. 

April 2024 – August 2024

• Liaising with clients regarding onsite events as an event coordinator. 
• Booking and managing accommodation at the University.
• Hands-on assistance for in-person events, including housekeeping and catering.
• Manage a conference diary in the office and formulate function sheets. 
• Minute-taking to relay back to colleagues. 

November 2021 - March 2023

• Assisted with customer and user questions on site. 
• Shelved returned materials as per the Dewey Decimal System.
• Operated the front desk and used institution-specific IT systems.
• Assisted in the preparation of the space and resources for seasonal events. 

University of Winchester BA in Liberal Arts with English Literature 2024 – 2:1