Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Custom
Quote
Timeline
Generic

Abdoul Ceesay

Cardiff

Summary

Experienced production professional with a passion for television and film. Seeking a challenge and an opportunity to grow and develop my skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Directors Assistant

Dr. Who ( Season 15 )
Cardiff
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted 6 different directors this season.
  • Organised travel and accommodation when necessary.
  • Set up and overseen cast rehearsals at Sherman Theatre.
  • Liaised with production staff and shooting crew ensuring directors instructions were relayed.
  • Proofread directors documents before distribution.
  • Any other tasks asked of me concerning directors.
  • Organised every meeting with different departments and liaised with HODs and executives on a daily basis.
  • Attended every meeting during prep and post production.
  • Distributed directors' Tone documents, Shot lists and Storyboards to all relevant departments across production.
  • On standby during shoots to provide regular refreshments.
  • Supplied timely reminders of upcoming meetings and events.

Directors Assistant

Dr. Who ( Season 14 )
Cardiff, Wales
01.2023 - 07.2024
  • Assisted 5 different directors this season.
  • Organised every meeting with different departments and liaised with HODs and executives on a daily basis.
  • Attended every meeting during prep and post production.
  • Distributed directors' Tone documents, Shot lists and Storyboards to all relevant departments across production.
  • On standby during shoots to provide regular refreshments.
  • Liaised with production staff and shooting crew ensuring directors instructions were relayed.
  • Organised travel and accommodation when necessary.
  • Any other tasks asked of me concerning directors.
  • Organising personal and professional calendars.
  • Supplied timely reminders of upcoming meetings and events.

Other Employments

EE BAFTA FILM AWARDS RUNNER 2024
London
02.2024 - 02.2024
  • Ticket Checking
  • Directed Guests to their seats.
  • Winners press runs and reseating winners
  • Distributed materials before the event.

Sound Trainee

Dr Who ( Season 14 Block 5)
Cardiff, Wales
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Trained under the head sound mixer and assisted the sound team
  • Supplying cables, assisting with mic-ing cast, learning the fundamentals of audio recording on set.

Customer Service Advisor

British Gas
Cardiff
01.2011 - 01.2021
  • Answering and resolving customer enquiries to a high standard
  • Taking the opportunity to compliantly promote relevant products and services to customers
  • Adhering to the competence and training framework policy and procedures set by the company.

Education

undefined

St. David's College
Cardiff, Wales
09.2008 - 05.2011

undefined

Sos Technical Senior School
Gambia, Africa
09.2005 - 05.2008

Skills

  • Full drivers license with willingness to travel
  • Fluent in French
  • Team Player

Custom

My general hobbies include playing sports, I play for the Cardiff Dragons weekly. I like to hike and spend time outdoors as often as I can. I also value charitable acts, from 2008 - 2010 I was actively involved with Ty Hafan's Children's hospice, an organization dear to me.

Quote

The best way out is always through.
Robert Frost

Timeline

Other Employments

EE BAFTA FILM AWARDS RUNNER 2024
02.2024 - 02.2024

Directors Assistant

Dr. Who ( Season 15 )
08.2023 - Current

Sound Trainee

Dr Who ( Season 14 Block 5)
06.2023 - 07.2023

Directors Assistant

Dr. Who ( Season 14 )
01.2023 - 07.2024

Customer Service Advisor

British Gas
01.2011 - 01.2021

undefined

St. David's College
09.2008 - 05.2011

undefined

Sos Technical Senior School
09.2005 - 05.2008

Similar Profiles

Create profile
Abdoul Ceesay