I am employed, when required, to host special events created by the Academy. it is an interesting job where I get to meet lots of like minded people.About the RA.For over 250 years, the RA has existed to champion art and artists. They are run by the Royal Academicians, artists and architects elected by their peers in recognition of their exceptional work. They are home to Britain’s longest established art school, the RA Schools. Every year since 1768 they have held an annual Summer Exhibition, the largest open-submission art exhibition in the world. They present their collection of art and architecture in free displays throughout their home on Piccadilly. And they put on world-class exhibitions of art from around the world, welcoming hundreds of thousands of people to their galleries each year.

A vibrant store in the centre of London with students, visitors and locals from all over the world.

Provided QC Viewing/Editing and Compliance (Ofcom) Viewing/Editing services:• Found hidden instances of dead pixels in shots that that my manager could not believe• Provided creative/QC examination of the latest UHD/HDR media and advised to creative team• Fixed a media issue in a way that seemed like ‘magic' to my colleagues• Easy for me to adapt to new workflows because I have wide expertise in many• Provided Italian language editing and compliance viewing for Sony• Developed expertise to independently QC, edit and export video and 5.1 audio during post production for international territories• Tested Lightful's Social Media Management software and gave feedback• Successfully examined content in QC/Compliance, for UK and foreign channels• Gained prestigious clients like: Halo Post Production, Molinare, Deluxe, BBC Worldwide, ITV, Sony, Sky and Netflix• Performed QC analysis of award winning content: Bodyguard - Golden Globe, RTS and NTA Winner. The Crown - five time Emmy Winner. Melrose - BAFTA Winner

(Formerly Technicolor)Provided compliance editorial services on programmes and films, including: • Saved the company £50,000 by ensuring programming went to air by its deadline • Avoided a difficult confrontation between staff and employers, by devising a staff rota • Showed a senior editor how to edit a complex compliance issue • Due to my unique skillset, I was asked to contribute to our company workflow manuals • Tested a software product that was in development and gave valuable recommendations • Created English opening titles for a foreign language film that impressed my manager • Created promotional content for our department that fascinated senior management • Discovered an anomaly in transmission software, saving my department’s reputation • Gained an Employee of the Month Award • Testing new post production software for QC and Compliance viewing and editing • Preparing content for transmission in: UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Italy, Spain, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Portugal • Clients: NBC Universal, Syfy Channel, Hallmark Channel, Disney

Provided broadcast compliance services for NBC Universal content: • Scored a high score on a QC test and was offered the QC & Compliance Editor role (above) • Successfully advised editorial colleagues on specific creative and compliance issues • Learned to create accurate compliance reports for content in the UK and mainland Europe • Developed compliance expertise for programmes and films to be aired in mainland Europe and the UK • Accurately updated the Vision, Perspective and Sharepoint systems • Further developed my ability to be optimistic, accountable and accurate • Clients: NBC Universal, Syfy, Hallmark

Responsible for editing live streaming material: broadcast from the Big Brother House • Developed the skills to comply and edit 'on the fly' as live media came in, for 24hr playout • Gained the nickname of ‘The Wall’ because ‘nothing got past me’ • There were no outages from our department this year • Progressed from beginner to experienced editor by the end of the contract • Effectively contributed to a team of post production professionals

Providing broadcast viewer enquiries for Channel 4, E4, More 4, Film 4 etc.: • Successfully representing the ‘face’ of Channel 4 • Gained a reputation for being calm under pressure while handling enquiries with tact and diplomacy • Accurately taking viewer comments and logging them to be passed on to Ofcom (media regulator) • Advised on issues of artistic merit of programmes • Accurately provided scheduling information • Updated the Channel 4 website with information for viewers

Louis Vuitton is one of the world’s most successful fashion brands: • It was my pleasure to give excellent advice to customers on the price, quality and availability of all Louis Vuitton products including; watches, bags, cases, shoes, Ready To Wear etc. • I qualified for training, in Paris, which involved collaborating with colleagues from all over the world • I took photos, for the LV Marketing Department, at a Louis Vuitton event

A freelance editing assistant working in the cutting room on feature films: • Gaining invaluable post production skills by working with Editor; Leslie Walker, First Assistant Editor; Jeremy Hume and Avid Assistant; Clare Ferguson • I was also fortunate to gain valuable post production expertise as an Editing Trainee on the feature film 'Grey Owl', as Trainee/2nd Assistant on 'The Sleeping Dictionary' and as Film Conforming Assistant on 'To End All Wars'; developing a reputation for speed, accuracy and attention to detail: working with film and Avid cut sheets (EDLs) • Successfully edited a short film, "Behind a Smile" and two music videos, using Avid, during this period

Contracted to assist with the preparation and roll-out of a new global banking sales system:• Proactively identified issues that would improve the service of the system, prior to roll-out

Contracted to the Purchasing Department of TMU (Acton) Limited, a TfL company modifying trains:• Enabled important upgrade work to finish on time by efficiently progressing orders and ensuring that vital parts and supplies arrived on time• Increased efficiency by developing my own streamlined method of chasing orders• Facilitated the addition of ABS Braking and Digital Voice Announcement to trains, for the first time• I was invited to return to assist with an important project

I was passionate about working, on Saturdays, for this shoe designer in his flagship store in Knightsbridge, during the height of his popularity:• Further developed valuable communication skills in this popular flagship store, in Knightsbridge• Achieving sales success with diverse customers who were looking for a special luxury product• Collaborated with colleagues to give the customer a unique and memorable experience of the brand

Working in the Camera Department on: Feature Films, Commercials, TV Films etc.:• Contributed to the creation of award winning films such as: 'Tomorrow Never Dies', 'The Fifth Element' (Oscar nominated), 101 Dalmatians' and 'Soft Top Hard Shoulder' (Winner of 2 Scottish BAFTAs) and ‘The English Wife’ (RTS Television Award- Best Camera - Nominee)• Regularly doubled up as 1st Assistant Camera when extra cameras were used on set• Fully skilled with feature film and television equipment• I used my expertise on hundreds of commercials• Pulled focus for steadycam, in a battle scene for a commercial directed by Stephen Frears• Invited to be Guest 1st Assistant (Camera) on 'One Night Stand': a BAFTA nominated short film with Jemma Redgrave

A Freelance Runner at Ridley Scott’s commercials production company, in London:• Learning a new culture, at a prestigious production company, managed by Jo Godman• Facilitating photographic developing for David Bailey• Helping to prepare call sheets for shoots with Marek Kanievska and David Bailey• General Runner’s duties including washing up, with Jo Godman!

Working for Glynis Murray and Bryan Loftus in a commercials production company in London:• Experience of working for directors: Stephen Frears, Kirk Jones, Bryan Loftus, David Leland etc.• Given charge of the company video library, including tracking Directors' Showreels• Learnt about the pre-production process• Made props for shoots (e.g. a five cigarette holder)• Progressed to be a Trainee with the Camera Department on shoots• Gained valuable experience as a 2nd Assistant Director• Standing in, for line-ups on set, including dressed in a 'loin cloth'!• Prepared meeting rooms, plus coffees, teas, buying lunches and washing up• Cleaning the office and locking up

Dealing with subscriber’s medical care and billing issues:• Provided empathy and tact when dealing with BUPA subscribers medical issues• Successfully resolved complex, delicate issues, which bringing of mind to patients• Promoted the company’s brand through excellent service

Participating in our three generation family cycle business (established in 1926) • Managed the family business; ordered supplies, project management, expense management • My work was featured on National Television and in the Cycling Press • Acted as a brand ambassador at trade exhibitions and cycling events • Budgeted, marketed and sold products throughout the UK, Europe and the USA • Collaborated in the preparation of successful press advertising and articles • Gained the prestigious Reynolds 753 Master Framebuilder Certificate, as a bespoke cycle framebuilder • Demonstrated considerable technical and creative expertise in researching and perfecting the ideal 'Low Profile' position (see images), the ideal seat angle for each customer, front clearances etc. • Designed a Redbridge Cycling Club jersey that was successfully used by the club for many years