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George Wharmby

George Wharmby

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Freelance Videographer | Animator | Photographer | Creating Engaging Content for Your Brand

  • Education

    • MMU Manchester School of Art

      2007 - 2009
      Bachelor’s Degree Contemporary Film and Video (Filmmaking)

      Activities and Societies: MMU Radio

    • Tameside College

      2005 - 2006
      Distinction Art and Design Btec

    • Ridge Danyers

      2003 - 2005
      A and AS Levels Film, English Literature, Business Studies, Media Studies, Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Film Club, Music Club

    • Kings School in Macclesfield

      1999 - 2003
      9 GCSE's including English Literature, English Language and Mathematic

    • Liverpool Hope University

      2011 - 2013
      Post Graduate Degree Broadcast Journalism BJTC, Honours

      Activities and Societies: Radio. Radio and online journalism post-graduate degree. Including experience working at BBC Radio Merseyside and hosting my own radio program for two years.

    • Liverpool Hope University

      2011 - 2013
      Post Graduate BJTC PGdip Radio and Online Journalism

      Activities and Societies: Liverpool Hope Radio

  • Experience

    • BBC

      Sept 2004 - Sept 2005
      Mentee/Production Co-ordinator

      • Pre-Production Research: Current affairs, Internet, Internal resources and archives, VT.• Arranging transport, equipment rental, Production dates.• Working in a busy office; liaising with interviewees through email, telephone and letter..• Leader for the Brainstorming sessions.• Learned BBC Practices, such as Diversity, Health and Safety, and Equal Opportunity,

    • MMU Radio

      Jan 2008 - Jul 2009
      Presenter/Producer

      • Creating original content for a radio program.• Liaising and securing interviews with Record companies and band members.• Producing a Radio Program.• Worked within a group to stage a charity Gig night in Manchester.

    • Glossop Volunteer center

      Jun 2010 - Dec 2010
      Direct Services Assistant

      • Booking Transport• Supervising volunteers• Preparing and printing documents• Public relations

    • WHAR Content Creation

      Sept 2010 - now
      Freelance Videographer and creative

      Specialising in white label Visual and audio content B2B and B2C.- Product videos (Including How To, Promotion and Talking Heads).- Case Studies- Corporate photography.- Voice over for advertising and explainer videos. Clients include GLL/Better, Assetz Capital, Black & White Bridging, BBC, Global, Digital42, Kintish, Healthwatch, The Volunteer Centre, By The Glass UK, PMT Manchester, Reach PLC, Assetz PLC, Assetz Property, Assetz Exchange.

    • Liverpool Hope Radio

      Feb 2011 - Dec 2012
      Host/Producer

      Hosted a weekly Radio program from 7-9pm on Liverpool Radio Hope 1350AM

    • Real and Smooth Ltd.

      Sept 2011 - Apr 2013
      Freelance Broadcast Journalist

      Broadcast Journalist at Real Radio

    • Amber Sound 107.2FM

      Jan 2012 - Jun 2013
      Web Content Editor

      Web Content Editor for local radio station Amber Sound 107.2FMJob Role- Writing daily news stories- Editing and verifying press releases- General content management

    • BBC

      Jan 2012 - Oct 2013
      Broadcast Journalist

      Broadcast Journalist for BBC Radio DerbyJob Role - Sourcing stories, guests and contacts.- Audio editing on ENPS and QUICK EDIT. - Making audio packages for the breakfast show.- Writing news bulletins and breakfast show content.

    • Derbyshire County Council

      Jun 2012 - Jun 2012
      Communications Department Work Experience

      Work experience in the Derbyshire County Council communications department. Job Role - Sourcing stories related to DCC.- writing press releases for web. - Writing articles for Gold Card Magazine. - Photography work for Broadband Champions article.

    • GMG Radio

      Jul 2012 - Jul 2012
      Broadcast Journalist at Real Radio (Work experience)

      Interviewing, editing, copy writing, researching.

    • Assetz Capital

      Nov 2014 - Sept 2024

      Job Role - Brand & Video project management- Content Creation (all aspects inc script, filming, editing and voice over)- Photography - Graphic design - Copywriting - Educating colleagues on processes and animation

      • Content Creation Specialist (Video/Photo)

        Nov 2015 - Sept 2024

      • Marketing Executive & Copywriter

        Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

    • DSG Finance Group

      Sept 2023 - Apr 2025
      Visual Media Manager (Videographer, Animator & Photographer)

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Principles of Animation (Animation Bootcamp)

      School of Motion
      Nov 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • Media Composer 2020 Essential Training: 101 Fundamentals 1

      LinkedIn
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • Shane Snow on Storytelling

      LinkedIn
      Jan 2019
      View certificate certificate

    • FAA LEVEL 1 AWARD IN AWARENESS OF FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH

      Nuco Training Ltd
      Feb 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to George Wharmby
      Film The House Award for Best Music Video Nationwide Parliamentary Film Competition from the Industry Trust Oct 2012 Awarded the Best Music Video award for 'It Hurts'.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Teaching children how to animate

      Issued by Glossop
      GlossopAssociated with George Wharmby

    • Marketing/PR Advice

      Issued by Volunteer Centre Glossop on May 2014
      Volunteer Centre GlossopAssociated with George Wharmby