Task Two - Media CV

Example CV

Dear Sarah,
I am writing in response to your advert in The Guardian (June 15th) requesting applicants for a Television Production Assistant on sports programmes. As a recent 2:1 Comparative Literary Studies and Film graduate with a strong desire to work in television production, and a good knowledge of sport and its media representation, I believe I am a good candidate for the position.

You will see from my enclosed CV that I have gained a wide variety of both transferable and specific skills, which relate to working in media:
 Television experience: my work experience placement as a Runner on Granada TV's CrimeStopper gave me invaluable insight into the television process; with hands on experience of location shooting, studio filming, office work and general Runner duties. My time at Crimestoppers required me to work with policemen, film crews, actors and victims of severe crimes. Clear, concise and often very sensitive communicational skills were required.
 Interest in the Media: My enjoyment and critical interest in the media (television, film, journalism, music, radio and new media) increased markedly throughout my degree, and has continued to grow since then.
 Computer skills: During University I expanded my knowledge and confidence of Microsoft programs such as Internet Explorer, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook Express. I actively enjoy researching on the Internet, and have a basic understanding of HTML and Visual Basic. My keyboard speed and accuracy has been increased by my recent database and in-house systems work at BT and Cornhill Insurance.
 Writing/research skills: My degree has proven my ability to express critical opinions within a sustained argument. A high level of research and analytical reading was essential to reach this standard. The experiences of writing articles/reviews, short film scripts and adapting a play have increased my confidence in these skills.
I am available to start work immediately and I very much look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Yours sincerely
Hilary Potter

HILARY POTTER
OBJECTIVE: To gain entry-level media experience where creative initiative, ideas and a genuine enthusiasm would allow me to progress.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
June - July 2008 CrimeStopper
One month work experience as a Production Runner:
 Research: current affairs, Internet, archive, VT
 Working in a busy office: clerical work, answering phones
 Liaising with actors, policemen, general public and victims
 Arranging delivery of packages, transport and hotels
 Location and live studio experience: runner, soundman
 Prop buying and set dressing
Jan - May 2008 Scream: University Film Society production
Co-director/cameraman/committee member:
 Directing film crew and actors on location
 Script and filming meetings; co-wrote shooting script
Jan - May 2008 In Camera - University Film Journal
Inquire: University Magazine
Writer/Critic:
 Including cover article of summer issue of "In Camera"
 Detailed research and working to deadlines
Nov. 2005 - June 2006 The Rocks - Production for degree coursework
Director/adapter:
 Adapted a version of The Duchess of Malfi for an outdoor performance
 Planned rehearsals and led them
 Designed the sound, bought costumes, and helped build the set

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
2005: 2008 University of Kent
BA (Hons) Comparative Literary Studies
Upper Second Class Honours
2003 - 2006 H Academy
A Levels: History: A, English Literature: B, Physics: B
1999 - 2003 Bosworth High School
9 GCSEs including 4 at A grade (including Maths), 3 at B grade (including English)



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SKILLS:
 Research skills: essay research via library/Internet; CrimeStopper archives
 Fast and proficient IT: Word, Access, Internet Explorer, email, HTML and Visual Basic
 Willingness to learn: acquired new skills through employment, CrimeStopper and creative projects
 Teamwork: enjoy working in both team environments and independently
 Problem solving: involvement in complex, low-budget projects, with time constraints
 Communication skills: expressing critical opinions in essays and seminars
 Self-motivation/management: achieving 2:1 degree, plus activities, whilst working to fund studies
 Dependability: handled many sensitive issues at CrimeStopper
 Providing excellent customer service: customer focused employment; liaising as a runner
 Creativity: writing film scripts and articles; directing and adapting a play; co-directing a short film

INTERESTS:
 Television: watching intelligent drama, sport and documentaries
 Journalism: reading a broad range of publications (local and national) for the latest news and criticism
 New Media: researching and exploring on the Internet; computer games
 Cinema: going to cinema with friends; discussing film; reading critical works
 Literature: continue to pursue this interest by reading a diverse range of texts
 Music: listening to many different genres of music and going to gigs
 Creative writing: currently planning and writing a short film screenplay

RECENT EMPLOYMENT:
Dec. 2007 - Present Cornhill Insurance
Assistant Administrator:
 Administration: sorting post, filing and prioritising, sending follow-up letters
Sept.- Nov. 2007 BT
Customer Service:
 Data entry: quick and accurate keyboard skills; paperwork
Sept 2006 - June 2008 WHS
Operations Assistant:
 Providing high standard of customer service
 Responsibility: Training, supervising, closing procedures
REFERENCES: I am happy to supply these on request.