Careers Angel Profile: Alexa Prescott
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| Name | Alexa Prescott |
|---|---|
| Email Address | stephen.gregory@durham.ac.uk |
| Industries/Sectors | Chemicals & Pharmaceutical; Public Relations |
| Employer | AstraZeneca |
| Position | Corporate Communications Manager |
| Experience | 20-25 years (approx.) |
| Degree | English Literature (graduated in 1997) |
| Other Qualifications | Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism (PR Option) University of Cardiff, School of Journalism |
| Internships | |
| Information | I will be interested to speak to anybody interested in a career like mine - In a former life I was a spin doctor for the Welsh Conservative Party ( first job after graduating from Cardiff...!) |
| Things I Wish I'd Known | Differences / nuances between working in the public and private sectors. |