Video Editor
Professional profile
Creative and aspiring video editor, previous jobs have required me to be willing and adaptable to new practices, regulation changes and procedures. Working in a high pressured environment taught me to be a disciplined organiser and able to manage assignments while under pressure to meet deadlines. I approach work in a methodical and flexible way, always using initiative to improve efficiency.
Employment history
Jan 2019 to Feb 2019 The Hunt
Production Assistant
Outline
Ensured production ran smoothly day to day in the production of ‘The Hunt’ a short film.
• Implemented efficient time-keeping strategies to ensure everything ran on time.
• Earned repeated praise from management for anticipating needs of executives, prioritizing tasks and ensuring successful execution of all productions.
• Relied on by directors, producers, set designers and stylists to source and locate obscure items and props.
Sep 2018 to Oct 2018 London Screenwriting Festival
Volunteer
Outline
Assigned to ‘Pitchfest’ which was essentially a place where attendees were given 5 minutes to pitch their ideas or stories to executives, producers or agents in 90 minute sessions.
• Ensured all executives were happy and refreshed before and after each session.
• Interacting with the delegates to ensure they were calm and collected before their pitches.
• Was placed in charge of running the event for multiple sessions.
July 2018 to Aug 2018 Son of the world
Editor
Outline
Edited a short documentary on activist Yahya Aitabi’s journey through Palestine.
Trailer: ------------/271270749
• Maintained story line integrity and director vision through cuts and sequencing.
• Arranged video and films in sequence with diverse editing processes.
• Adobe Audition in order to record ADR in sound booth.
• Created a well received intro and trailer to promote the documentary.
May 2018 to June 2018 Silence
Director, Writer, Editor
Outline
Directed, wrote, and edited a short film about a group of survivors living in a bunker after a post-apocalyptic event.
Trailer: ------------/271269464
• Directly involved with the whole process from start to finish.
• Developed shot lists and created a strict budget in pre-production which were both adhered to during shooting.
• Worked with a casting director to streamline the selection process of choosing from a vast amount of talent to pick the perfect cast.
• Minimised retakes and rehearsals through actor guidance and instruction.
• Had considerable responsibility over post production which included syncing audio and video, altering audio files using audition, creating the final cut, making a trailer for promotional purposes.
Aug 2014 to Oct 2017 Vanmali & Co Ltd
Chartered Certified Accountants
Assistant Accountant
Outline
During my tenure, I worked in Payroll, Bookkeeping and Compliance department. This gave me the opportunity to develop technical and interpersonal experience when dealing with colleagues and clients.
• Preparation of weekly and monthly payroll to strict deadlines.
• Carrying out Bank reconciliation.
• Liaison with clients for any query arising and getting them resolved.
• Promoted as head of Payroll department ensuring efficient running of the department.
• Implementation of new Payroll Software system with great effect.
Education and qualifications
? Met Film School – Dates attended (from October 2017 – to April 2018)
• Six Months Practical Filmmaking Course
? BPP University – Dates attended (from September 2013 – to June 2016)
? Princethorpe College – Dates attended (from September 2011 – to June 2013)
• Business Studies – A
• Politics – B
• History – B
References
? Available upon request.
Professional profile
Creative and aspiring video editor, previous jobs have required me to be willing and adaptable to new practices, regulation changes and procedures. Working in a high pressured environment taught me to be a disciplined organiser and able to manage assignments while under pressure to meet deadlines. I approach work in a methodical and flexible way, always using initiative to improve efficiency.
Employment history
Jan 2019 to Feb 2019 The Hunt
Production Assistant
Outline
Ensured production ran smoothly day to day in the production of ‘The Hunt’ a short film.
• Implemented efficient time-keeping strategies to ensure everything ran on time.
• Earned repeated praise from management for anticipating needs of executives, prioritizing tasks and ensuring successful execution of all productions.
• Relied on by directors, producers, set designers and stylists to source and locate obscure items and props.
Sep 2018 to Oct 2018 London Screenwriting Festival
Volunteer
Outline
Assigned to ‘Pitchfest’ which was essentially a place where attendees were given 5 minutes to pitch their ideas or stories to executives, producers or agents in 90 minute sessions.
• Ensured all executives were happy and refreshed before and after each session.
• Interacting with the delegates to ensure they were calm and collected before their pitches.
• Was placed in charge of running the event for multiple sessions.
July 2018 to Aug 2018 Son of the world
Editor
Outline
Edited a short documentary on activist Yahya Aitabi’s journey through Palestine.
Trailer: ------------/271270749
• Maintained story line integrity and director vision through cuts and sequencing.
• Arranged video and films in sequence with diverse editing processes.
• Adobe Audition in order to record ADR in sound booth.
• Created a well received intro and trailer to promote the documentary.
May 2018 to June 2018 Silence
Director, Writer, Editor
Outline
Directed, wrote, and edited a short film about a group of survivors living in a bunker after a post-apocalyptic event.
Trailer: ------------/271269464
• Directly involved with the whole process from start to finish.
• Developed shot lists and created a strict budget in pre-production which were both adhered to during shooting.
• Worked with a casting director to streamline the selection process of choosing from a vast amount of talent to pick the perfect cast.
• Minimised retakes and rehearsals through actor guidance and instruction.
• Had considerable responsibility over post production which included syncing audio and video, altering audio files using audition, creating the final cut, making a trailer for promotional purposes.
Aug 2014 to Oct 2017 Vanmali & Co Ltd
Chartered Certified Accountants
Assistant Accountant
Outline
During my tenure, I worked in Payroll, Bookkeeping and Compliance department. This gave me the opportunity to develop technical and interpersonal experience when dealing with colleagues and clients.
• Preparation of weekly and monthly payroll to strict deadlines.
• Carrying out Bank reconciliation.
• Liaison with clients for any query arising and getting them resolved.
• Promoted as head of Payroll department ensuring efficient running of the department.
• Implementation of new Payroll Software system with great effect.
Education and qualifications
? Met Film School – Dates attended (from October 2017 – to April 2018)
• Six Months Practical Filmmaking Course
? BPP University – Dates attended (from September 2013 – to June 2016)
? Princethorpe College – Dates attended (from September 2011 – to June 2013)
• Business Studies – A
• Politics – B
• History – B
References
? Available upon request.