CV

A graduate of Stirling University with 1st BA (Hons) Film and Media, currently working as a youth worker specialising in the arts, looking for additional film commissions or film projects. Has taught film making workshops to young people, storyboarded, shot and edited original short films and researched, sourced interviewees, recorded and edited radio features, radio shows and radio drama using industry standard equipment. Has experience in promotional writing and basic administration skills. Enthusiastic, creative and diligent and works well as part of a team or individually.

Education

2011 Certificate of Achievement in Youth Work Training, Dumfries and Galloway
Council

2006 – 2010                1st BA with Honours in Film and Media                                                   at Stirling University

Subjects studied: French up to HND level, English, Leisure Studies, Audio and Video Production, The British Media, The Moving Image, Media Impacts and Influences, Reading Film and Television, Society Media and Culture, Film and Music, Film and Television in Scotland, Radio Feature Production, British Documentary, PR, Radio Drama Production, Video Drama Production

Additional Achievements: Secretary of Concert Band Society, Fundraising Co-ordinator and team member of Equestrian Club

2005 – 2006                Higher Art and Design [B] at Portree High                                           School, Isle of Skye

2001 – 2005                3 GCE A Levels – English Literature [A],                                               Geography [B], Biology [D]

9 G.C.S.E’s – English [A], English Literature [B],                                 I.T [A], Textiles [A*],Geography [A], Science                                         Double Award [B, B], German [B], Maths [C],                                       R.E [C] at Magdalen College School,                                                         Northamptonshire

Employment History

Employment History

June 2011 Creetown Initiative
- Present Lead Youth Worker
Responsibilities and activities:
 Managing two other members of staff in their youth work activities
 Co-orientating the growth and development of children and youth groups within the catchment area of the village.
 Planning and implementing innovative activities to involve and engage young people, in a community environment

September 2010                       Creetown Initiative

– January 2011                       Director of Short Documentary

Responsibilities and activities:

  • Research, plan, produce, edit and distribute a short documentary, based on the clients specifications
  • Include local children in the making of the film, by teaching film making workshops and encouraging participation

Summer 2009               Radio Magnetic

Studio Assistant – Work Experience Placement

Responsibilities and activities:

  • Production of two radio show podcasts, from initial idea conception, through to editing, promotion and distribution
  • Article writing, web posting, research, online promotion and interviewing
  • Gained knowledge of scheduling, production administration and programme development

Summer 2008               Camp Cheerio

Riding Staff and Camp Councellor

A summer position working at a YMCA children’s camp in the

mountains of North Carolina, USA

Responsibilities:

  • Preparing and teaching classes of 7-15 year olds stable management and horse care and assisted teaching ring and trail riding
  • Feeding and caring for 18 horses
  • Responsible for the wellbeing and enjoyment of 14 8 year olds
  • Active in helping to plan evening activities and events

Summers 2006                         Loch Greshornish Campsite

and 2007                      Receptionist and Maintenance Co-ordinator

Responsibilities:

  • Welcoming and booking in visitors
  • Taking private and club bookings via phone and internet
  • Ensuring the presentation of campgrounds were kept to the highest standard
  • Grass cutting, landscaping, farm animal management, dry-stone walling, fencing

September 2004 -         Superdrug Stores

March 2005 Pharmacy Assistant

Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring correct type of medication sold to customers
  • Dealing with the general public, operating tills and handling money
  • Issuing prescriptions and assisting pharmacist
  • Providing advice and information on medication and products

Skills

  • Competent in Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools and iMovie, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Audition
  • Conversational French
  • Full, clean driving licence since August 2006
  • Certificate of achievement in Reflexology

Interests

Horse Riding and Travel

  • 21 years of equestrian experience with a variety of breeds and various disciplines
  • Competed on the Stirling University Equestrian team in dressage and show jumping
  • Worked with horses and ridden in North Carolina, USA
  • Travelling up East coast of America, across UK and Europe

Music and the Arts

  • Playing the flute and performing in various bands and orchestras
  • Involvement in many theatrical productions
  • Acrylic and water colour painting and sketching