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... secures dream job in Formula 1 Graduate Profile Billy Coulson ...


A Bucks New University graduate is enjoying life in the fast lane as partnership manager for Williams F1 motor racing team.


Billy Coulson is one of many successful Bucks alumni and graduated in advertising and digital communications in 2010.


Now based at Williams F1’s headquarters in Wantage, Oxfordshire, Coulson’s dream job has seen him rub shoulders with Formula 1 stars including Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton and travel the world, from Singapore to Australia and Japan.


His role involves helping Williams capitalise on the popularity of its Venezuelan driver, Pastor Maldonado, and managing the Brazilian and Venezuelan sponsors who are investing in the team for the 2013-2014 season.


He said: "My ambition for Williams F1 is to truly incorporate the


team into the heart of Venezuela where Pastor is a huge star. I plan on achieving this through exciting media-based campaigns using Pastor’s profile and the strength of the team to leave a positive lasting legacy. I also aim to work my way up the ladder and achieve as high a position as possible at the team.”


Coulson is quick to praise the course he took at Bucks and said: "The best part of the course was receiving a broad education about the advertising industry. Aspects including marketing, sponsorship, planning and buying, digital marketing, communications and finance have all come in extremely useful in all my roles since leaving the University.


"There were also great networking opportunities on the course. One project we took


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part in had a reward of a week's work experience at an advertising agency for the winning team - the work experience was a great achievement to put on the CV.


"Our lecturer frequently invited guest speakers from the industry, which was really beneficial and a great way to learn from people who are currently applying what we are learning to day-to-day life. The course was definitely a good business grounding."


As well as working with Williams F1 co-owner Frank Williams, Coulson's role has seen him meet sports stars including four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson, Brazilian footballer Ronaldo, and Great Britain's six-time Olympic gold medallist, Sir Chris Hoy.


Williams deputy team principal, Claire Williams, said that Coulson had made ‘a real mark’ on the organisation.


She said: “Billy is very good at what he does and has quickly managed all aspects of this challenging job, including the high level of responsibility placed upon him from day one.”


Details: 0800-056-5660 advice@bucks.ac.uk bucks.ac.uk


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