Isabelle Doherty

Recent English Literature graduate with strong organisational, communication and research skills developed through retail, communications and internship experience. Comfortable managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy, with a keen eye for detail and a strong interest in literary fiction and non-fiction. Experienced in liaising with internal and external stakeholders, gathering information and translating complex content into clear, accessible materials.

I am seeking an editorial or publishing role that will allow me to demonstrate and expand my administrative, editorial and project-support skills.

Part-time Retail Team Member at Forage at Coppice (2023-07 – 2026-04)

• Provided friendly and efficient customer service on the shop floor and deli counter.
• Assisted customers with product enquiries and made recommendations based on their needs.
• Replenished stock, maintained an organised shop floor and supported the smooth running of daily operations.
• Worked effectively in a busy, customer-facing environment while managing multiple tasks.
• Organised visual merchandising displays, rotating stock and highlighting premium products to maximise visibility.

Research Assistant to General Council (Clare Thomas) at LRQA (2026-05 – 2026-06)

I was brought on temporarily whilst she was involved in a large scale investigation into global supply chains.

• Read, analysed and extracted key information from legal documents, ILO guidelines and related materials, drafting concise reports and information packs to support decision making.
• Managed sensitive information with discretion and maintained accurate, well organised records.

Communications Intern at LRQA (2026-06)

• Supported internal and external communications by writing blog posts and contributing to the company newsletter, distributed to 300+ employees.
• Researched and wrote an article on LRQA's involvement in transporting components for a sustainable-fuel manufacturer, from production to destination. To do this I translated complex scientific and technical information from detailed reports into clear, accessible content for a broader audience.
• Adapted tone, language and level of detail to suit different audiences, strengthening written communication and stakeholder-awareness skills.
• Created basic infographics using Canva, developing an understanding of visual hierarchy, clear layout and professional presentation.
• Built transferable skills in organisation, accuracy, research, attention to detail and communicating product or business information clearly.
• Completed a competitive communications audit by reviewing competitors announcements on LinkedIn, website blog posts among other social media. I reviewed this information noting trends and repeated patterns in their branding and put together a comprehensive review for my supervisor.

Event management Intern at Work Group Legal (2026-08 – 2026-10)

• Currently developing a communications case study focused on using audience insight to improve event marketing and post-event engagement.
• Researching audience interests, engagement and market developments through LinkedIn, Facebook groups, previous event reports, and legal and economic news.
• Reviewing customer touchpoints and attendee feedback to identify ways to improve the event experience and build longer-term relationships.
• Observed how marketing and communications differ for sponsors and attendees, gaining insight into tailored messaging, channel selection and relationship management for distinct stakeholder groups.
• Supported day-to-day event coordination tasks, including scheduling, communications and logistics.

Active Member at English Literature Society (2023-09 – 2026-07)

Contributing to an inclusive community for students with an interest in literature.

• Communicated confidently with a diverse range of students at the 2025 Freshers fair, where I adapted information to engage both English Literature students and those interested in the subject more broadly.

Support Staff at Lily Label (2025-02 – 2025-04)

Supported a small independent clothing business with day-to-day order fulfilment and product preparation.

• Organised, labelled, packaged and posted customer orders, ensuring parcels were accurately prepared and presented professionally.
• Prepared garment samples for photography and sale by washing and ironing items to maintain a high standard of presentation.
• Developed an understanding of the importance of product presentation, attention to detail, stock organisation and delivering a positive customer experience.

BA (Hons) in English Literature – Cardiff University (2026)

A Levels – Sutton Coldfield School for Girls

GCSEs – Sutton Coldfield School for Girls