Ross GardnerSoho, Greater London

Company Name

Masquerade Picture Company

Position Held

Production Assistant (Freelance)

Dates

0000 - Present

Details

• Canon and Panasonic DSLR operator. Adaptable to either depending on client demand.
• Liaising with production team manager and client via telephone and email to ensure the product for the client is well produced and created.
• External sound operator using Zoom recorders and tie microphone to ensure high quality audio, particularly with interviews and talking heads.
• Ensuring the correct kit is packed and ready for each individual shoot.
• Clients include British Airways and Marshall Aerospace and Defense Group

Company Name

RAW Productions

Position Held

Production Assistant

Dates

0000 - Present

Details

• Liaising with clients about potential video ideas and ensuring their needs were met.
• Assisting on shoots with Dedo lighting, sound and second camera in which I used Panasonic P2, GH2 DSLR, Sony EX1 and EX3 cameras. Clients included Nokia, MSC Cruises and Nike.
• Providing quotes for new clients using Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Creating presentations for pitches to new clients using Adobe Indesign and Keynote.
• Editing pictures and creating templates for the companies website and blog using Photoshop.
• Keeping the kit maintained and assembled correctly and making sure the office was well stocked.
• Editing promotional and corporate videos from ingesting, editing, colour grading, sound editing and compression ready for online delivery.
• Clients I have edited Master files for include Selfridges and The Royal British Legion.

Company Name

The Horse & Groom

Position Held

Waiter

Dates

0000 - Present

Details

• Involved constant communication with the customers, as well as the Kitchen staff and management to ensure a smooth workflow and comfortable environment for the customer.
• Multi-task and prioritize in the often-busy environments on Friday and Saturday evenings, especially.
• Correct cash handling procedures through the tills and was able to work unsupervised in the bar area, ensuring the bar stocks and cash drawer remain secure during opening hours

Company Name

Halfords

Position Held

BikeHut Mechanic

Dates

0000 - Present

Details

• Informing customers about specs, details and offers on Bikes and cycling accessories
• Dealing with issues with bikes and also orders placed in store and over the Internet.
• I regularly received compliments from customers about my good manners, friendly approach and also my knowledge about the product at hand.
• I was also placed in charge of the bike department due to my hard work and also my time and people management skills.