Pictured above: Carly Smith
Lincoln-based PR agency Shooting Star PR has taken on its first
Rising Star as part of a new scheme to develop talent at the
University of Lincoln.
Carly Smith, a 2nd year marketing and public relations student,
has been recruited on a year's placement to gain work experience
with the consultancy, which is one of the fastest growing in the
East Midlands, and enhance her studies.
The 19-year-old from Doncaster is working at Shooting Star PR on
a part-time basis while she completes her studies.
"I can't believe I have got the placement with Shooting Star PR
and I'm really pleased," said Carly.
"I'm excited about becoming involved with the business and
learning from my colleagues.
It's a brilliant opportunity and one that I will make the most
of by putting in 100% effort.
"So far I have thrown myself into every task I have been given
and I plan to continue in the same way."
Despite her young age Carly already has a wide range of
experience: she has worked at telecommunications company Focus 4 U,
at Mortons Media in Horncastle, in the South Yorkshire Police media
centre and as head of advertising for student newspaper The
Linc.
She also writes her own blog and is currently the student
representative for 2nd-year marketing students at the
university.
Shooting Star PR Director Jez Ashberry said: "As soon as we met
Carly we knew she would be a perfect fit for us. She's bright,
hard-working and resourceful and she already has plenty of
experience to draw on.
"We're sure she'll be a fantastic Rising Star with a big future
in PR."
Jane Crofts, public relations programme leader and the
university's link with the Rising Stars scheme, added:
"I am delighted that I have been able to work with a local
company to give the students some real world experience to enhance
their employability once they graduate.
"I look forward to the relationship between the University of
Lincoln and Shooting Star PR developing over the years to
come so that Carly can be recorded as the first Rising Star of
many."
Photograph courtesy of Steve Hatton, Electric Egg