CV

Ayrshire and Glasgow based Email: asj2003@aol.com

Instagram: checkmate_production_ Phone: 07860 291601

I’m in my final year of a BA in TV Production and Radio. I’ve helped on a few student shoots, doing camera, set design, and general support, and I organised ticketing and front-of-house for the Ayrshire College Film Festival in 2022. I’m good at listening, getting things done quickly, and staying calm when things get busy. I notice what needs to be done, whether it’s printing call sheets, grabbing coffee, restocking paper, or just keeping the workspace tidy, and I don’t need to be told twice. I have also shadowed BBC professional camera operators at the Karen Dunbar live at Ayr Town learning key skills there while also being a runner for them. I love sporting events in all its different forms and I’m ready to put in the work, turn up on time, and learn everything I can from the ground up.

On my website (checkmateproduction.co.uk) is my portfolio of still photography and videography that I have done over the years.

Education:

BA Honours in TV and Radio Production – University of the West of Scotland

Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Media Analysis - Ayrshire College, Ayr KA8 0EU

Higher Music - Ayr Academy, A University Ave, Ayr KA8 0SZ

National Qualification (NQ) in Social Media and Content Creation - Ayrshire College, Ayr KA8 0EU

Jobs:

July 18th to July 21st 2024 Bar Tender/Hospitality at The 152nd Open at Troon

August 2nd to August 14th 2025 Marshal for Spiderman Brand New Day in Glasgow

November 17th 2024 Freelance – Videographer for Poster Club band

May 7th 2025 Gig Photography for Loud Clear Session

Shadowing:

Shadow Camera operator and Runner for BBC Karen Dunbar Live at Ayr Town Hall 2025

Work/ Volunteer Experience:

Organizer and selling tickets, Ayrshire College Film Festival (2022)

Help organize the Ayrshire College Film Festival, a dynamic event showcasing local filmmaking

talent and fostering community engagement in cinematic arts.

Camera Operator for North Ayrshire Wild Ice hockey team based in Auchenharvie, Saltcoats

Camera operator and set designer for Ayr United interviewsGig Photography for Loud Clear Session 2024

Videographer part of UWS Studio Lab sessions for music students

Skills:

Expertise in social media management, skilled in crafting engaging content, implementing effective strategies, and leveraging platforms to promote cinema events and engage with audiences.

Exceptional organizational and project management abilities, honed through orchestrating large-scale events such as the Ayrshire College Film Festival, with a keen eye for detail and adherence to timelines.

Excellent communication skills, adept at conveying ideas persuasively and fostering positive interactions with patrons and colleagues, vital for providing exceptional customer service in the environment.

Excellent listening skills, which allow me to fully understand and address customer needs and concerns, ensuring a positive shopping experience.

Creative problem-solving aptitude, driven by a passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges and seizing opportunities to raise the shopping experience.

As a Marshal I had numerous jobs including doing food and drink runs for other marshals and some for the technical team.

As Runner for the BBC Karen Dunbar Live at Ayr I was able to observe and take notes by shadowing the camera operator learning how to do certain tasks.

References:

Available upon request.