Alexander McNiven

Third Year Business Management (Marketing) student at the Henley Business School | Ex L’Oréal Marketing Intern

United Kingdom

About

I’m a Business Management (Marketing) student at the triple-accredited Henley Business School, University of Reading. My degree features a mix of business & marketing modules, preparing me for a dynamic career. I have just undertaken a placement year at L’Oréal. I gained hands-on experience in the luxury beauty sector with Kérastase and Shu Uemura. Previously, I gained marketing experience working for an NHS charity, where I contributed to their flagship fundraiser by driving engagement and focusing on awareness of the event. This led to the charity beating past events numbers in both participants & sponsorship. I’ve also worked in Cambridge as a punting tour guide — a unique role that strengthened my confidence, communication, and adaptability through daily interactions with people from around the world. Outside of work and study, I was a member of the University of Reading rowing team and, from 2023 - 2025 I ran my own business, which has developed my entrepreneurial mindset aswell as teaching me other business related skills.

Experience

  • Kérastase & Shu Uemura Brand Marketing Intern at L'Oréal
    Jun 2025 - Jul 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos

    - Became the “Go to” point of contact for the team - Led division wide project to reduce free-of-charge stock resulting in over 25% reduction - Assisted with all launches & animations by localising copy ensuring complete legal & scientific compliance, pricing & asset creation, stock management and communication - Sized launch opportunities based off past performance & different range weight of business - Gained experience in Influencer Marketing by working across multiple different campaigns & influencer selections - Assisted all parts of the brand from retail to comms to supply chain - Conducted competitor analysis & market analysis ensuring the brand stays up to date and competitive

  • River Tour Guide & Ticket Sales at Cambridge Punters
    Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 · 4 mos

    Provided historical tours of Cambridge to tourists, and generated ticket sales by touting despite heavy competition Punted customers along the famous River Cam whilst delivering educational tours of 7 colleges Negotiated and sold tickets for tours under heavy competition from rival punt-tour companies generating up to £2000 in revenue daily

  • Marketing Volunteer Project Worker at Head to Toe Charity 💙
    May 2024 - Jul 2024 · 3 mos

    Assisted in promoting the company flagship bike ride fundraiser Researched and contacted local newspapers for promotion opportunities. Designed a range of social media assets using Canva Collaborated with different team members to ensure brand guidelines were followed Surpassed fundraising goals with over 35 participants gaining sponsorship which generated over £7000

  • River Tour Guide & Sales at Rutherford's Punting Cambridge
    Jun 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Leading shifts and organising staff to ensure operations ran smoothly and efficiently. I would run shifts each day which included organising staff and dealing with customer enquiries and issues. Furthermore, due to my position I would deal with all the cash takings of that day and do cash ups.