Hamish

Full CV / Resume

Work History
BBC – Production Team Assistant (Jan 2016 – Present) - Achievements Include:
Working within the BBC Creative department offering assistance and support
Processing and delivering Navigation assets using Adobe Photoshop
Managing the asset library, assisting with the trail delivery and looking after departmental kit
Assisting Production Co-ordinators / Managers with administrative tasks

Ericsson – Media Management Operator (July 2015 – Jan 2016) - Achievements Include:
Working alongside major international brands – including UKTV, BT & Virgin
Transcoding and delivery of material for clients – software includes Vantage & Rhozet
Quickly learnt work flows, stream-lining processes and training new hires
Ingest for creative workflows using AVID, Isis, AVID Interplay systems

Mediaworks - On-Air Promos Co-ordinator (May 2014 – June 2015) - Achievements Include:
Coordinating administrative elements ensuring creation and delivery of promo content
Creative producing a variety of promos of distinct styles for particular demographics
Updating promo placements in daily off-peak and peak channel schedules
Assisting Marketing, Programming and Creative departments
Copywriting scripts for airing – working with a variety of voice talent for different briefs
Preparing and editing content using AVID systems including creation of promotions
Production assisting on-set for brand content shoots – being an integral team player
Led initiatives to strengthen brand including creating workflows for designing station indents
Show Reel of promotions created while in this role:

Mediaworks - Broadcast Media Operator (January 2012 – May 2014) - Achievements Include:
Avid certified training – gaining an in depth knowledge of Avid editing
Demonstrating crucial attention to detail in preparing content for on-air transmission Expanded upon role, moving into mastering broadcast material for air using AVID

Make-A-Movie - Camera Operator (April 2012 – Mid-2015) - Achievements Include: Operation of HD and SD camera equipment for high pressure live shoots Events covered include political events and large corporate functions

Channel 9 - Production Assistant (March 2009 – November 2011) - Achievements Include:
Producing of live evision show, involved in all aspects (including writing/directing/editing)
Writing scripts and producing/editing full segments

Education
University of Otago (2008 –2011)
Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Media, Film and Communication Studies
Honours Dissertation completed in 2011 (including papers in Philosophy, Music, Religious Studies)

Taieri College (2003 –2007)
NCEA Level 3 - Awards in Classics and Drama Cultural Ambassador 2007

Key Skills and Achievements
Varied technical evision skills – VT controlling, ingest, live feed monitoring
Proficient at editing with Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Cutter
Skilled at social media management, regular blog maintained:
Completed in depth Honours dissertation on Italian Cinema
Moved into creative tasks at Mediaworks – initiating campaigns to help strengthen brands
Skilled creative writer and scriptwriter