Leanne Matthews

07948391888 leannematthews12345@hotmail.com

Objective
To gain entry-level media or events/promotional experience where creative initiative, ideas and a genuine enthusiasm would allow me to progress.

Relevant Experience
BA in Media Production, at Coventry University (2009-2012) Expected 2:1 Researching skills Final Cut Pro Premiere Pro Camera, Lighting and Sound (Z1s, Z5s, Canon 5D mark 2, 550D, Lumix GH2) Team Organization Photography Television studio experience, PA role Public Relations, writing press releases and event organization Planning an event Documentary, television studio, short film

Producer, camera operator, editor, at Urban Village Birmingham (February 2012 Present) Producing monthly website videos promoting the company and creating a wider social awareness of the store Liaising with store manager to ensure requirements are met Editing HD video and color grading Interviewing customers and staff

Camera operator, Photographer, Visual Editor, at Studio 113 (February 2011- December 2011) Working in a studio environment producing a bi-monthly live acoustic show Studio 113 featuring upcoming bands and artists from across the West Midlands Fast pace environment Working to tight deadlines Band promotion

Production Assistant, at Migrant Media (January 2011) Documentary researching

Camera and sound assistant

Event Promoter and Ticket Rep, at Social Knights LTD (September December 2009) Selling tickets to events Promotion via social media Flyering and putting up posters

I have a full, valid driving license.

Education and Qualifications

Sutton Coldfield College (2006-2009) Art and Design Foundation Diploma A levels, Media Studies B, Philosophy C, Fine Art D

Dartmouth High School (2001-2006) 1 GCSE A grade, 6 GCSE B grade (including English Language and English Literature, and Mathematics), 2 GCSE C grade. GNVQ Intermediate Business Studies

Skills
Research skills: essay research via library/Internet; Press release writing, Documentary Research. Fast and proficient IT: Word, Internet Explorer, Email, and Blogging via Word press/BlogSpot. Willingness to learn: self teaching professional media equipment including cameras and sound. Teamwork: enjoy working in both team environments and independently. Problem solving: involvement in complex time constraining projects. Communication skills: expressing critical opinions in essays and seminars. Self-motivation/management: hope to achieve minimum 2:1, employment while studying. Providing excellent customer service: customer focused employment; Creativity: skills in photography, art, design, editing

Interests

New Media: researching and exploring on the Internet; iphone apps, software. Cinema: going to cinema, discussing film; reading critical works. Music: listening to many different genres of music and going to gigs. Creative writing: writing own productions. Photography: taking photographs in free time, editing, basic Photoshop. Art: going to galleries/exhibitions for inspiration. Event Planning: organising events, taking leadership.

Recent Employment
April 2011 January 2012 (Old Orleans Restaurant) Waitress in South American themed restaurant High level of customer service Teamwork

Self organization, and ability to multitask in pressured situations

October 2010 January 2011 (Boots) Customer Assistant in Photography Department

Assisting with buying of cameras and film. Organizing developed photographs into files. Offering help with customer use of digital printing facilities and film printing.

September 2009 December 2009 (Picture Pal) Nightclub photographer

Taking customer photographs in challenging lighting conditions. Face to face sales. Printing and organizing of own sales. Good time management as working towards targets.

September 2008 September 2010 (The Royal Hotel) Bar Staff

Good communication skills under pressured environment Organising end of night clean ups, ensuring all duties are carried out in the most fast and efficient way.

References
Academic and personal references are available on request.