Holly Butterfield

I am a recent LLB Law with French Law graduate from the University of Birmingham, having just completed a year abroad in Quebec, Canada as part of my degree. 

I am a publishing enthusiast, looking to take my first steps into the industry. I run my own book related Instagram platform and currently work as a Trends Features Writer for The Publishing Post, an online free magazine.

Having worked abroad, in both France and Quebec, I have an advanced knowledge of the French language, both written and verbal. 

Currently, I am working as a Trends Features Writer at The Publishing Post, a free online magazine that focuses on industry specific knowledge along with author interviews and book recommendations. As part of this role, I collaborate closely with a team of four others to ensure that each aspect of the article (including the plan, the writing and the image design) is completed to a high standard. My responsibilities include researching and crafting articles that resonate with our target audience, meeting strict deadlines, and specializing in current trends within the publishing industry. I also contribute to the visual appeal of articles by creating graphics using Canva that are then used to advertise the articles across various social media platforms. 

During my year abroad, in Quebec, Canada, I worked as a Commis de Banquet at the Alt Hotel. This role required me to set up and dismantled conference rooms for diverse clientele (for parties ranging between 10-100 people), adapting to precise schedules tailored to each event. I also carried out a variety of maintenance, organisational and supply tasks for other departments to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the hotel. Due to working in a bilingual area, as part of this job I provided personalised customer service for both regular and new clients, in either English or French (as required) to ensure a high quality experience.

I also have experience working as a Technician & Administrative Assistant, a role I completed at Barnard Castle School. Here, I efficiently managed administrative tasks for department members, including data input, organization, and office management. My role also involved the meticulous preparation of equipment for classes, focusing on precision and safety when handling potentially hazardous chemicals and equipment. I took charge of inventory management, overseeing stock maintenance and processing departmental orders, contributing to the smooth operation of the school's educational resources.

I recently completed my LLB Law with French Law degree at the University of Birmingham, earning a First-class degree, which included a year abroad at Université Laval in Québec City, Canada. During this time I was able to extend my legal education to focus on Canadian Federal Law and Québec Provincial Law, gaining experience of working with both Common and Civil Law systems. 

During my final year I completed a first-class French Legal Dissertation, discussing the balance between the Right to Housing and the absolute Right of Property in 21st Century UK and France, with a particular focus on the current housing crisis.