Experience

Mammoth Screen Ltd.

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Reader (Freelance)

  • 2016 - Present

  • Reading and analysing selected books with a view to adapting them for television.• Preparing a report outlining the positives but also the challenges of adapting the book.• Making recommendations to the production company. • Reading and analysing selected books with a view to adapting them for television.• Preparing a report outlining the positives but also the challenges of adapting the book.• Making recommendations to the production company.



Virgin Atlantic

• United Kingdom
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cabin Crew (long-haul)

  • May 2016 - Jan 2020



Cancer Research UK (CRUK)

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Events Assistant

  • Apr 2016 - Oct 2019



St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Events Sales Manager

  • 2015 - 2015

  • Responsible for the team co-ordinating all special events including: Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, birthdays, anniversaries, charity events, sporting events, fashion shows and commerical filming and photography.• Ensured high standards were maintained throughout the Special Events process – from enquiry to conclusion.• Proactively identified, qualified and solicited new business to achieve personal and hotel revenue goals.• Monitored need periods and suggested strategies to increase demand and revenue.• Understood the overall market - competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and how to sell against them.• Built and strengthened relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings. Activities included sales calls, entertainment, FAM trips, trade shows, site inspections etc.• Effectively developed relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for special events sales opportunities.• Effectively managed and developed relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.• Reviewed and initiated LSOPs relevant to the social segment alongside the Director of Event Management.• Ensured that the correct contracts and administrative tasks are completed in an orderly fashion.• Used Opera Sales & Catering system to manage sales and account relationships, as well as appropriate bookings. Ensured that information is correct, up to date and that databases are current.• Used negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.• Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels; effectively responded to and handles guest problems and complaints.• Reviewed meeting planner results to understand level of guest satisfaction; continuously strived to improve service performance.• Management of the team included conducting regular 1-2-1 meetings, reviews and LPP as necessary.



Deutsche Welle

• Germany
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Media Assistant

  • 2014 - 2015

  • Worked in different departments of the company to build up an overall impression of television production. • Researched and wrote articles for broadcast.• Translated reports into English from German. • Produced current affairs reports for News programmes and researched facts with news agencies.• Proof-read and researched programme content.• Contributed to the creative development process and offered ideas for upcoming programmes and news reports. • Found and booked foreign correspondents to give on-air updates of news stories.• Co-ordinated international shoots, including scheduling a camera team, booking flights, writing shooting schedules, organising interviews and supervising on the day.• Worked in an international environment.Achievements:• Course in Broadcast Journalism.



Fairmont St Andrews

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Sales Coordinator

  • 2013 - 2014

  • Co-ordinated the planning process of events, from the initial enquiry, sales process, during the event itself and the final billing phase.• Represented the company with clients (including a number of VIP guests).• Responded to event enquiries from clients and prepared a proposal.• Ensured that guest experience was positive and memorable throughout the planning process and on the day of the event.• Managed accounts and maintained rapport with clients.• Tailored correspondence and the event itself to the individual needs of the client.• Identified high potential accounts and introduced them to the relevant Account Manager.• Liaised with all departments of the hotel and maintained inter-departmental relationships.• Liaised with external vendors and nurtured positive working relationships. • Updated spreadsheets and records for correspondence and event details.• Held briefings for the client and relevant departments before the event and organised a de-brief. • Researched competitors, produced reports and presented ideas to improve market position.• Undertook a number of projects on my own, such as reviewing and updating the wedding package offer to increase sales.Achievements: • Regularly exceeded sales targets.• Awarded a scholarship to attend an Institute of Leadership and Management course focusing on developing leadership skills and ways to motivate your team. • Completed the Fairmont Leadership Promise, a training programme designed with Cornell University for aspiring leaders within the Fairmont brand. • 'Train the Trainer' course focusing on how to maintain relationships with colleagues and how to successfully train other members of your team. • Employee of the Month February 2014.

• Team Leader (Conference & Banqueting)

  • 2012 - 2013

  • Led and organised a team of five to ensure that the event ran smoothly.• Provided silver service to our guests.• Liaised with the client throughout the event.• Prepared the dining and meeting spaces for guests to the hotel.



Norden Farm Centre for the Arts

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Box Office Assistant

  • 2008 - 2012

  • Contact person for customers, whether in person, by email or over the telephone.• Responsible for the daily takings and writing accountancy reports at the end of every shift.• Set targets for sales for each shift.

• Marketing Assistant

  • 2008 - 2009

  • Wrote press releases to be sent to local and national press and archived the press coverage received. • Updated the marketing calendar and organised interviews with performers.• Undertook secretarial skills, such as responding to the Marketing Manager’s emails and sending information to contacts on her behalf.• Proof-read seasonal brochures before being sent to print.



Hyde Park Films

• Crowd Production Assistant

  • 2011 - 2011

  • Responsible for the background artists during the filming process. • Ensured that the artists had been dressed and briefed to go to set when they were required. • Co-ordinated a briefing to cover the day’s filming schedule. • Prepared paperwork for the background artists and delivered it to the production company.• Remained flexible to accommodate last minute changes.• Advised assistant directors of the monetary repercussions for keeping artists overtime. • Worked with high-profile actors and confidential information and maintained discretion.



Various Film and Television Productions

• Chaperone

  • 2008 - 2011

  • Responsible for the children whilst on set and travelling to and from the location.• Completed relevant paperwork for the children. • Worked closely with the assistant directors to ensure a productive working relationship. • Responsible for the children whilst on set and travelling to and from the location.• Completed relevant paperwork for the children. • Worked closely with the assistant directors to ensure a productive working relationship.



Various Television and Failm Productions

• Background Artist and Double

  • 2004 - 2011

  Films: • Warner Bros. ‘Harry Potter’ Film series.• Random House Films and Focus Features ‘One Day’ (2011).• Universal Studios ‘Robin Hood’ (2010).• DNA Films and Film4 ‘Never Let Me Go’ (2010).• Ealing Studios and Film4 ‘Nowhere Boy’ (2009).TV programmes: • BBC’s ‘Reggie Perrin’ (2009).• ITV’s ‘Poirot’ (2008). Films: • Warner Bros. ‘Harry Potter’ Film series.• Random House Films and Focus Features ‘One Day’ (2011).• Universal Studios ‘Robin Hood’ (2010).• DNA Films and Film4 ‘Never Let Me Go’ (2010).• Ealing Studios and Film4 ‘Nowhere Boy’ (2009).TV programmes: • BBC’s ‘Reggie Perrin’ (2009).• ITV’s ‘Poirot’ (2008).