Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Roles And Responsibilities
Awards
References
Interests
Timeline
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ANDREW STEVENSON

Brentford

Summary

Retired multi award winning television cameraman with forty years of experience in planning and executing assignments, working to project deadlines and within budget constraints, working both independently and as part of large teams in challenging conditions. Now looking for a career change and new challenges. Versatile professional transitioning from a successful career in television production to logistics and customer service. Demonstrates strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Committed to delivering high-quality service while navigating diverse challenges.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Delivery Driver

Sainsburys
Richmond, Greater London
05.2024 - 11.2025

Completed daily safety checks and preparation of vehicle.

  • Delivered goods to customers' premises within set timeframes, maintaining high levels of punctuality and reliability.
  • Handled merchandise carefully to provide safe delivery.
  • Built strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty and positive feedback for the company.
  • Maintained accurate records of deliveries, collections, and customer signatures to comply with company policies.
  • Strived to make deliveries on time to meet schedule demands.
  • Maintained vehicle in optimum condition for safety and reliability.
  • Loaded vehicle, properly securing items to prevent load shifting and damage during transportation.
  • Navigated through diverse weather conditions and traffic situations, ensuring timely and safe delivery of items.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing queries and concerns with professionalism and patience.
  • Completed daily pre-departure inspection checklist before every shift.
  • Conducted daily vehicle checks to adhere to safety and maintenance standards, reporting any issues promptly.
  • Stayed vigilant and within safe driving practices when operating vehicles.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading goods, following proper manual handling techniques to prevent injuries.
  • Adhered to traffic laws and regulations, maintaining a clean driving record throughout employment.
  • Successfully changed and planned alternative routes for journeys, usually at short notice, when routes become congested or closed.
  • Checked vehicle's fluid levels and tyre pressure, promptly scheduling any required repairs.
  • Resolved customer complaints and adjusted orders to satisfaction post-delivery.
  • Assisted clients in loading and unloading of heavy items from vehicles, maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Managed returns and exchanges at the point of delivery, processing paperwork accurately and efficiently.
  • Utilised problem-solving skills to address delivery discrepancies and route obstructions proactively.
  • Communicated effectively with team members and management through verbal and written means.

CAMERAMAN

CBS NEWS
01.2012 - 01.2023

DIRECTOR

HAGGIS CAMERA LIMITED
01.2010 - 01.2012

SOUND RECORDIST / CAMERAMAN

CBS NEWS
01.1989 - 01.2010
  • Duties included: Assembling, preparing and setting up equipment for filming
  • Planning shoots, including travel, accommodation, equipment needs and safety aspects
  • Managing multiple creative projects simultaneously while maintaining outstanding quality of work
  • Collaborating with marketing team to provide video content for social media.
  • Travelling to various locations to film, transporting necessary equipment.
  • Determining camera, sound, and lighting equipment set up to achieve desired results.
  • Establishing detailed production schedules to meet project deadlines.

FREELANCE SOUND RECORDIST

01.1984 - 01.1989

Education

7 'O' Levels - Maths, English

COLSTON SECONDARY SCHOOL
Glasgow
01.1980

Skills

  • Camerawork
  • Editing
  • News production
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Reliability
  • Flexibility
  • Risk-taking
  • Team building
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Customer relationship management
  • Safety compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Delivery scheduling
  • Conflict resolution
  • Communication skills
  • Adaptability
  • Positive attitude
  • Time management skills
  • Self motivated
  • Customer service excellence
  • Communication
  • Patience with customers
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Delivery accuracy
  • Customer communication
  • Multitasking
  • Time-management
  • Decision making
  • Friendly demeanour
  • Professionalism
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Customer interaction and engagement

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Assembling, preparing and setting up equipment for filming
  • Planning shoots, including travel, accommodation, equipment needs and safety aspects
  • Managing multiple creative projects simultaneously while maintaining outstanding quality of work
  • Collaborating with marketing team to provide video content for social media.
  • Travelling to various locations to film, transporting necessary equipment.
  • Determining camera, sound, and lighting equipment set up to achieve desired results.
  • Establishing detailed production schedules to meet project deadlines.

Awards

  • 1991, US News and Documentary Emmy Awards, Winner - The CBS Evening News: The Liberation of Kuwait - Outstanding coverage of a single breaking news story
  • 1995, US News and Documentary Emmy Awards, Winner - America's Mission CBS News 48 Hours - Outstanding coverage of a breaking news story
  • 2017, The Dupont Columbia Award, Winner for 'The CBS Evening News, 'The Road to Aleppo.'

References

  • Andrew Roy, London Bureau Chief, CBS News, 0207 887 3000, Andrew.Roy@cbsnews.com
  • Claire Day, Director of News Assignments, CBS News, 0207 887 3000, Cday@cbsnews.com

Interests

Interested in all sports Regular attendance at theatre and music concerts Travelling Collection of over 600 vintage posters

Timeline

Home Delivery Driver

Sainsburys
05.2024 - 11.2025

CAMERAMAN

CBS NEWS
01.2012 - 01.2023

DIRECTOR

HAGGIS CAMERA LIMITED
01.2010 - 01.2012

SOUND RECORDIST / CAMERAMAN

CBS NEWS
01.1989 - 01.2010

FREELANCE SOUND RECORDIST

01.1984 - 01.1989

7 'O' Levels - Maths, English

COLSTON SECONDARY SCHOOL
ANDREW STEVENSON