Thomas Kidd Email & Phone Number

Crowthorne, Gb

Chessington, England, United Kingdom

In this role I create content for the EWI marketing team to use to promote their products and services. Within this I have to plan the shoots, travel to the properties or other store locations, take photos and film the subject, then edit it all together to create the final content for posting. I also, get tasked to create short marketing animations among other small tasks to help out the marketing team.In this role I'm able to show of my videography, photography, and editing skills whilst gaining an incredible insight into marketing and commercial content creation.In this role I use: Sony Alpha 7 IV, Adobe Creative Suite (incl. Premier Pro, Lightroom, After Effects, Photoshop, Media Encoder)

During my time at Solent University I was introduced into freelancing where I was able to build my network which lead to me being able to freelance once I finished. I've mainly had roles in camera operation and videography, however I've also had roles in media management and content creation.I've camera operated at: Bournemouth 7's 2023, DRS Series 2023-24, TedX NHS event, The Touch Rugby World Cup 2024, Boomtown 2024, various NextGenXV rugby and football matches

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

I studied Media Production at Southampton Solent University and the units I studied included Documentary Video Production, Podcasting, Online Branding, Drama Production: Managing Projects, Photography: Communities, Photography: Stills and Stories, Post Production, Producing: Selling Stories, Producing for Online Platforms, Vidoe Production for Clients, and a final major project which I created my documentary "Mind Over Maul". Throughout my course, I also had to gain 100 hours of work experience in a wide range of different media production areas which I gained over 400 hours of. I graduated with a 2:1 and achieved an A on my FMP documentary.Some of the work experience I gained through Solent: Camera Operating: Glastonbury 2023, Solent University Graduation 2023, Videographer/Photographer: Glastonbury 2024, Bestival South 2023, Victorious Festival 2023, University Rugby Photography

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

I’m currently creating content for the Revolution Bar in Southampton whilst managing their social media page. My role includes posting daily stories on their instagram about upcoming events and deals, creating graphics for their stories and creating modern/trendy content for them to post.

Camberley, England, United Kingdom

During my summer break during my second year at university, I worked at Camberley Serice Centre. I worked as a car washer and car collector/deliverer, I would drive out to collect customers' cars to bring into the Centre to be serviced MOT, or anything they’ve booked the car in for, I would also clean the inside and outside of the customer's cars before I then take their car back. I had to take on a lot of responsibilities in looking after customers' cars, I also improved my skills of time management to be able to complete all the collections, deliveries, and car cleaning in a day. This proved a lot about my character as they entrusted me with other people’s cars and not damaging them whilst driving them.

Wokingham, England, United Kingdom

During my summer break during my first year at university, I worked at the Crooked Billet, a local pub in Wokingham. I worked as a bartender/server where I would either be behind the bar or working on the floor waiting for customers at their tables. I learned and improved multiple skills including organization, leading groups, stocking, customer service, and taking on important responsibilities to handle individually.

Reading, England, United Kingdom

I started as a Saturday boy that redirected messages and phone calls, but then I started to take clients to house viewings and gained a lot more responsibilties. The for a month before I went to University I worked full time as a Sales Assistant. As a Sales Assistant, it was critical that I communicated clearly to our customers to uphold the reputation of Parker's. I was required to balance customer service, book appointments, and conduct viewings which developed my organizational skills. I was responsible for looking after the properties, ensuring they were safe and secure after viewings. This continued through the pandemic, meaning I expanded my role to take extra precautions to meet safety regulations and customers' changing requirements

Wellington College, England, United Kingdom

I worked as a cafeteria assistant at Wellington College for just over two years where my main job was to set up the cafeteria to a high standard, serve food to the students and teachers and then clean up after service. I also received silver service training and applied this when working on many functions, including their year 13 graduation and a charity auction. Throughout my experience at Wellington College, I was able to develop my communication skills by working with a wide range of people, in different teams to solve issues effectively

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Media Production, Bachelor Of Arts With Honours Second Class (First Division)

Activities and Societies: Solent Men’s Rugby (Social Security for two years) Solent Production: Camera Operator, Videographer and Director.

A Level, Film Studies, Theatre Studies, Mathematics, C,C,D

After my time at Edgbarrow Sixth Form, I received a C in Film Studies, a C in Theatre Studies, and a D in Mathematics in my A-Levels.

Gcse

Activities and Societies: Rugby, Cricket, Theatre,In my GCSE's I received, a 7 in Mathematics, a 7 in Religious Education, a B in Business.