AJ Bryce
Bournemouth
Summary
A proactive individual interested in seeking part-time employment in an engaging workplace, I’m looking for a position that will fit around my studies. I love working with other people and I am keen to find my place in a professional working environment. I am an efficient and productive worker who always strives to complete the tasks I am given to the best of my ability, even if they may be considered boring or tedious by others.
Creative and resourceful professional with a keen eye for design and a knack for visual storytelling. Demonstrates strong project management skills and proficiency in design software. Ready to bring innovative and impactful concepts to any role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Participant
UK Film School
01.2020
- I attended a short course during the summer where I worked with ten other individuals to create a short film with professional equipment, and had workshops in screenwriting, storytelling and set etiquette
- It helped me to gain an understanding of what it would be like to work on a production set and helped improved my collaboration skills
Participant
NCS
01.2019
- I worked with a group of fifteen people over four weeks, taking part in a variety of teambuilding activities, and organising a community action project
- For this project we built a pop-up art installation for the Hull Homeless Community Project; and to raise further awareness we documented the process and uploaded a video to YouTube
Work Experience Participant
JSS Audio
01.2018
- I was placed at this establishment as part of a work experience programme at my school, here I aided in preparing and setting up sound systems for productions and gigs
- This helped me gain skills in resourcefulness and collaboration, and gave me practical workplace experience
Production Designer
Arts University Bournemouth
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with directors, and improved visual storytelling techniques.
- Established cohesive visual themes for film sets by understanding and interpreting scripts.
- Developed conceptual sketches into full-scale designs using advanced software tools.
- Collaborated with cinematographers to optimise lighting and space utilisation on sets.
- Learned scenic carpentry and construction skills
- Experience in self-led activities and projects
- Developed scenic painting and prop-making skills
Film Production Participant
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Since attending University I have been a part of a number of short film projects and productions
Retail Team Member
National Railway Museum
01.2022 - 01.2024
- I was a member of the retail team and worked across our separate gift shops
- I helped to provide a positive visitor experience for both children and adults
- I learned to manage stock for a larger establishment whilst keeping displays clean and tidy
- I gained valuable retail experience and the ability to work in a fast paced environment as well as the ability to effectively communicate with customers, team members and other members of staff within the museum
- I additionally received safety training and gained practical knowledge of how to act and guide visitors in the case of an emergency
Volunteer
The People's Pantry
01.2021 - 01.2023
- I volunteered twice a week at a local food bank where I packed boxes, dated and shelved stock, and consulted with customers to provide them with what they need each week and friendly support
- This helped me develop my abilities to communicate with customers and my confidence doing so
Distributor
Newsquest
01.2017 - 01.2021
- I delivered newspapers to my local area which required me to work at early hours of the morning, and sometimes in difficult weather conditions, allowing me to improve on my reliability and commitment to tasks
Young Leader
01.2017 - 01.2019
- I lead and came up with activities for the children and collaborate with other leaders to plan events
- I also really enjoyed fuelling the children’s imaginations by creating and playing along with their stories and games
Education
Arts University Bournemouth - Film Production
Arts University Bournemouth
09.2022 - 07.2025
Huntington School - Media Studies, Drama and Theatre Studies, Art and Design
Huntington School
01.2019 - 01.2021
Woldgate School - Maths, English Literature, English Language, Religious Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art and Design, Drama and Theatre Studies, Geography
Woldgate School
01.2014 - 01.2019
Skills
- Construction principles
- Scale model making
- Deadline compliance
- Time organisation
- Constructive criticism acceptance
- Project Management
- Budget management
- Script interpretation
- Prop design
- Set design
- Technical drawing
- Visual storytelling
- Safety regulations
- Set dressing
- Prop sourcing
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Resourcefulness
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Self-motivation
- Project coordination
- Effective communication
Personal Information
Date of birth: 03/28/03
Affiliations
- Storytelling Games
- Dance
- Animation
- Creative Writing
Accomplishments
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award (2018)
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award (2020)
Intermediate Jazz Dance (Merit)
Intermediate Ballet (Merit)
Timeline
Production Designer
Arts University Bournemouth
09.2023 - Current
Arts University Bournemouth - Film Production
Arts University Bournemouth
09.2022 - 07.2025
Film Production Participant
01.2022 - 03.2025
Retail Team Member
National Railway Museum
01.2022 - 01.2024
Volunteer
The People's Pantry
01.2021 - 01.2023
Participant
UK Film School
01.2020
Huntington School - Media Studies, Drama and Theatre Studies, Art and Design
Huntington School
01.2019 - 01.2021
Participant
NCS
01.2019
Work Experience Participant
JSS Audio
01.2018
Distributor
Newsquest
01.2017 - 01.2021
Young Leader
01.2017 - 01.2019
Woldgate School - Maths, English Literature, English Language, Religious Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art and Design, Drama and Theatre Studies, Geography
Woldgate School
01.2014 - 01.2019
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