AMALIYAH ALLISON
London & Milton Keynes,United Kingdom
Summary
BA (Hons) Acting & Performance graduate (2:1, University of West London, 2026) with experience in live and recorded broadcasting, clapperboard operation on a student film and front-of-house operations at a professional theatre. Confident following cues and timings, communicating with teams and working in busy live environments. Keen to develop practical skills and learn from experienced crews on professional film and high-end TV productions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
News Broadcaster / Media Team Support
Ruach Ministries / Ruach City Church
10.2023 - Current
- Contribute to regular live and recorded news and event coverage within the church, using professional cameras and microphones and working to cues and timings.
- Planning, recording and deliver each week's broadcast with the media and production team.
- Building a confident on-camera presence, vocal delivery and timing for live and recorded segments.
- Follow production schedules, cues and timings to keep every broadcast on air and on time.
- Follow production schedules, cues and timings to keep every broadcast on air and on time.
- (unpaid)
Front of House Assistant
Kiln Theatre
09.2022 - Current
- Support audience flow, ticketing and selling playtexts in a theatre of almost 300. Responding calmly and helpfully to questions and the changing needs of visitors.
- Follow venue health and safety procedures, support house calls and work with colleagues to keep performances running smoothly.
The Kiln Young Writers Programme
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Wrote a short theatre production performed by professional actors with credits including BBC, EastEnders, Netflix and Sky.
- Contributed to ideas during the creative development process of a production and responded constructively to feedback.
- Explored and learned creative approaches to theatre and translating ideas into compelling scripts.
- (paid)
Clapperboard Operator
University of West London student film
10.2025
- Supported the production team by operating the clapperboard, helping keep takes identifiable and maintaining focus on the practical needs of a shoot.
- Worked closely with camera and sound teams to ensure clean syncing in post.
- Followed on-set protocols in a fast-paced shoot.
- (unpaid)
Brand Talent
Aquaphor UK campaign
02.2025
- Worked professionally on a lifestyle commercial campaign set, taking direction from photographers, videographers and directors, while representing a brand on a scheduled production.
- (unpaid)
Education
BA (Hons) - Acting & Performance
University of West London
07-2026
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - Performing & Production Arts
West Thames College
06-2021
Skills
- Communication: Presented live and recorded news and event coverage and communicating clearly with the creative and media team
- Teamwork: Worked alongside media and theatre colleagues to support broadcasts and smooth audience operations before, during and after productions
- Following instructions and cues: Followed timings and cues for broadcasts and live theatre performances
- Organisation and timekeeping: Supported timed filming and broadcasts projects and operated a clapperboard on a student film set
- Calm under pressure: Responds professionally to audience queries, issues and changing needs in a busy theatre environment
- Health and safety awareness: Followed venue fire procedures to support audience safety
- Camera and sound familiarity: Studied and used professional cameras and setting up for live and recorded broadcasts
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
http://www.linkedin.com/in/amaliyah-allison-16959b230
INTERESTS
Film & Television, Theatre and live performance, Creative writing and spoken word, Storytelling, Fashion and editorial operations, Commercial modelling
Disclaimer
I consent to my CV being shared with production employers for recruitment and employment purposes.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Enhanced DBS Check, Disabled / neurodivergent applicant (ASD). Interested in learning set protocols, call-sheet use, supporting-artist management and the day-to-day work of the runner and AD team. I'm open to work across the UK and to early starts and changing production schedules.
Timeline
Clapperboard Operator
University of West London student film
10.2025
Brand Talent
Aquaphor UK campaign
02.2025
News Broadcaster / Media Team Support
Ruach Ministries / Ruach City Church
10.2023 - Current
Front of House Assistant
Kiln Theatre
09.2022 - Current
The Kiln Young Writers Programme
11.2020 - 03.2021
BA (Hons) - Acting & Performance
University of West London
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - Performing & Production Arts
West Thames College