Experience

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  Scala productions

  Sept 2007 - Oct 2007

  Office runner

  Responsibilities: Casting, script reports, catering, resourcing, researching, courier roles.

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  The works media group

  Sept 2007 - Oct 2007

  Receptionist

  Responsibilities: Reception duties.

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  Crossroads films

  Feb 2008 - Feb 2008

  Runner

  Responsibilities: Administrative roles, resourcing in the area, catering, researching, hospitality, on-set runner duties.

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  London film academy

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  2nd assisitant director

  Responsibilities: Assistant to 1st AD, working closely with actors, resourcing in the area, lighting roles where necessary, catering.

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  Kent union

  Jun 2009 - Jan 2010

  Venue photographer

  Responsibilities: Venue photography, photo editing, loading to Flickr.Programs used: Photoshop & iPhoto.

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  Mfilms

  Jul 2010 - Oct 2010

  Director & editor

  Delivering a music promotional video for artist Daniella Maria. Song title: "Whiskey Dreams".Responsibilites: budgeting, scheduling, crew hire, scriptwriting, shot lists, editing of HD footage to music track.Programs used: Celtx, Final Cut Express.

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  Her self productions

  Dec 2010 - Apr 2011

  Co-writer, director & editor

  Delivery of undergraduate final project - 20 minute film.Responsibilities: scheduling, budgeting, location scouting, casting, crew hand, scriptwriting, shot lists, storyboards, camera operating, sound recordist, lighting, editing, sound editing.Programs used: Celtx, Final Cut Studio Pro, Microsoft Office.

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  University of kent

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2012

  Film technical assistant

  Responsibilites: Kitroom duties, cleaning camera and lighting equipment, mending camera and lighting equipment, production management to student projects, researching, editing, sound recording, studio lighting, administrative roles, resourcing.Programs used: Final Cut Studio Pro, Celtx, Toast Titanium, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Mac The Ripper.

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  Stagecoach theatre arts plc

  Oct 2011 - Dec 2011

  Director & editor

  Responsibilities: Working with children, camera operating, sound recording, editing on Final Cut Pro, chroma-key, shot lists, storyboards, scriptwriting, lighting.Programs used: Celtx, Final Cut Studio Pro.

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  Mfilms

  Nov 2011 - Jan 2012

  Producer & director

  Delivery of a promotional video for The School of Arts at The University of Kent.Responsibilities: producing, budgeting, camera hire, crew hire, liaising with clients, casting, catering, directing, shot lists, camera operating, continuity, overseeing edit, presenting project.Programs used: Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro.

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  4k london

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

  Production assistant
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  Holiday extras

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2017

  Production and Channel Manager of two YouTube channels: Holiday Extras Product and Holiday Extras Travel Guides, both launched April 2015.Products: https://www.youtube.com/user/holidayextrastvTravel Guides: https://www.youtube.com/holidayextrastravelguidesYouTube Channel Management:- Reporting on data and analytics- Optimising all videos on the channels- Generating comprehensive social campaigns using YouTube- Generating zeitgeist and shareable contentTravel Guides - International travel video production management, in-office and on-location:- Budgeting - Scheduling- Carnets- Logistics- Working with Location Managers, Fixers and foreign production companies- Securing shooting permissions for public and private locations abroad- On-location production management- B-cam and GVs operator- Ad-hoc technical supportProduct - UK product video and photography production coordination, in-office:- Working with Merchandising Team to organise shoots- Liaising internally to create 6-monthly shooting schedule- Weekly shooting schedule- Liaising with Holiday Extras business partners- Airport filming permissions- Model and actor casting management- Invoice handling- Child Performance licencesHoliday Extras corporate and internal video and photography production management, in-office and on-location:- Liaising internally to write Creative Briefs- Studio and location research and booking- Crew and equipment booking- Cost negotiations- Scheduling- Budgeting- LogisticsManagement of the Production and Channel Assistant:- Designing and providing training for P&CA- Self-management training- Monthly 1-2-1s and feedback sessions- Delegating workload - Administrative managerial duties- Giving positive feedback and constructive criticismGeneral skills:YouTube Analytics, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator CC, Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Scheduling, Budgeting, Driving abroad, Child performance licensing, Chaperone. Show less Coordinating Product shoots for the Holiday Extras website and YouTube channel.Duties include... - Liaising with commercial partners to organise shoots- Liaising with the in-house Multimedia team to see a project through pre-production- Scheduling- Casting- Budgeting- Management of the Holiday Extras Product YouTube channel- Analysing viewing statistics to determine successes in conversion and engagement- Using the HX CMS- Video equipment research- Optimisation of production workflow- Using GDrive Show less

  • Video Production and Channel Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Video Production Coordinator

    Aug 2013 - Jan 2015
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  Fides films

  Jun 2017 - now

  I am a multi-skilled and versatile Digital Content Producer, specialising in Video, with a solid understanding of how it impacts all other facets of Digital Marketing 🎥I can fulfil any project's needs, from self-shooting to livestream events to producing a large-scale production; from pitch and budget to delivery and published.As well as video production I'm also a trained and experienced YouTube Channel Manager.Areas of expertise include:- Video Production (pre-production / shoot / post-production / online & social media distribution)- YouTube Channel Management- Facebook Pages Management- Project ManagementClients include:Planet- & People-Conscious- Ecologi- The Geographical Association- Kent Wildlife Trust- TUI Care Foundation Charity- Rainforest Alliance- Heathrow Airport- World Travel Market London- TUI Group UK (Better World team)- The Geographical Association- Dr. Harold Goodwin, Responsible Travel pioneer- Family Holiday Association- Thinking Box- Talk ShopCreative- OAK Creative Agency- Parkers Design & Print- Mooie Fee Photography- Prisma BroadcastNon-Profit / Pro Bono- Folkestone Documentary Film Festival- Kent Wildlife Trust- Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency- Green Kordofan Charity- Folkestone SamaritansCommercial- Lemon Labels- Wallpaper Online- Bidlogix- L&B Restaurants- Maltings Antiques- Susie K Brooks Therapist- Anemone Blue Florist- 2gether Support Solutions- Accsys Accountants- Smith Woolley Estate Agents- Folkestone & Hythe District Council (Oportunitas) - Browns Construction Show less

  • Assistant Location Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Location Scout

    Mar 2021 - now

  • Digital Content Producer & YouTube Channel Consultant

    Jun 2017 - Dec 2022
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  Self-employed

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2018

  Esol & efl teacher

  Teaching English to people of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and abilities. Since achieving a CELTA Pass B in July, I have been teaching English at Concorde International and Kingswood School. Looking forward to getting my teeth into teaching EFL abroad and as a private tutor.

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  Tui

  Nov 2017 - Apr 2020

  Project manager for better world detectives

  Project management of TUI UK's 'Better World Detectives' educational programme. BWD is an on-going project, developing primary and secondary educational resources on the subject of sustainable tourism and environmental issues. It uses the UN's Sustainable Development Goals as framework and inspiration, and works to improve the younger generations' understanding of our planet in order to create a better future for it.Primary skills:- Project management- Budgeting- Time management- Workshop organisation and hosting- Incentive scheme creation and delivery- Email campaign management and delivery- Distribution strategy and delivery- Video production (pre-/shoot/post-) - Facebook group growth and managementSecondary skills:- Client/supplier liaison- Communication- Research- Attention to detail- Responsibility & accountability- Understanding of the education industry Show less

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  Samaritans

  Mar 2019 - Oct 2021

  Branch director [voluntary]

  Privileged to have been chosen to lead a marvellous group of 60-odd volunteers. Samaritans' vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Listener, Branch Director, Volunteer 💚

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  Tedxfolkestone

  Nov 2019 - Jul 2021

  Creative producer
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  Hbo max

  Mar 2021 - Mar 2021

  Location scout

  Location scouting for BBC TV series, 'Landscapers' 🌲Location Manager: Tom BarnesProducer: Katie CarpenterDirector: Will SharpProduction Designer: Cristina Casali

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  Apple tv+

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  Location scout & coordinator

  Location scouting and department coordinating for AppleTV series, 'Disclaimer' 📸Supervising Location Managers: Dan Whitty & Sue QuinnLine Producer: Donald SabourinDirector/Producer: Alfonso Cuaron DOPs: Bruno Delbonnel and Chivo LubezkiProduction Designer: Neil Lamont

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  Marvel studios

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Location scout & coordinator

  Location scouting and department coordinating for Marvel/Disney TV series, 'Secret Invasion' 👽Supervising Location Manager: Dan WhittyLine Producer: Matt Jennings/Adrian KellyProduction Designer: Frank Walsh

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  Hbo

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Assistant location manager

  Managing location shoots for up-coming HBO TV mini series, 'The Regime' 🦁Supervising Location Manager: Peter GrayProducer: Tracey SeawardLine Producer: Claire CampbellDirector: Stephen Frears & Jessica HobbsProduction Designer: Kave Quinn