Summary
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Arran Shackell

Stevenage,Hertfordshire

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in problem-solving, communication skills, and team building. Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, leadership, and resourcefulness, well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multitasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Gardener

Greenkeeper Grounds
London, Greater London
05.2022 - Current
  • Adaptation to new situations every day
  • Demonstrated capacity for rapid learning and adapting
  • Performed routine grass cutting and general maintenance across 30+ green spaces and communal areas weekly.
  • Completed planning, digging, and weeding of flower beds and borders.
  • Used wide range of hand tools, horticultural machinery and industrial equipment
  • Applied pesticides and herbicides to reduce infestations by 90% ensuring optimal plant health.
  • Identified and carried out seasonal tasks including transporting established plants, autumn law care and mulching.
  • Mowed and trimmed lawns for well-manicured garden presentation.

Video Editor/Director

Oaklands College Fashion Course Department
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
06.2023 - 06.2023
  • Led production team for promotional video for Oaklands College Fashion program, attracting students.
  • Developed visual narratives, increasing engagement across digital platforms by 40%.
  • Collaborated with academic staff and students to align content with college brand.
  • Managed post-production, delivering high-quality videos, driving 25% increase in inquiries.

Video Editor/Director

Lamberts Flower Company
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
04.2023 - 04.2023
  • Manage video content from conception to final edit
  • Directed video shoots, ensuring smooth execution and efficient use of time and resources
  • Ensured brand consistency, improving audience retention.
  • Developed content strategies, increasing engagement by 45%.

Videographer

Newsquest
Watford, Hertfordshire
12.2022 - 12.2022
  • Live-streamed celebrity interviews and supporting footage.
  • Ensured high-quality videos, increasing website viewership by 40%.
  • Directed interviews in optimal locations, improving audio and visual clarity.
  • Live-streamed news stories from event locations, boosting real-time engagement.
  • Edited and produced films, achieving 98% client satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with clients to ensure 100% on-brief execution.

Video Editor/Director

Oaklands College Science & Engineering Department
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
02.2022 - 02.2022
  • Collaborated with faculty, students, and marketing teams to ensure content accuracy, boosting engagement by 40%.
  • Managed video production from concept to delivery, maintaining 100% brand alignment.
  • Directed on-location shoots, capturing key moments that enhanced student interest.
  • Adapted to client feedback, improving final product quality and achieving 95% satisfaction.

Video Editor

AC MEDIA AND FILM
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
10.2021 - 10.2021
  • Streamlined post-production workflow, reducing project completion time.
  • Developed visual stories by editing 200+ hours of raw footage, improving viewer engagement by.
  • Adapted quickly to client feedback, increasing product quality and achieving 98% client satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with directors to achieve desired storytelling effect.

Retail cashier

Tesco
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Enhanced customer service, processing 100+ transactions daily while addressing queries.
  • Managed high-pressure situations, serving 50+ customers per hour during holiday season.
  • Offered product recommendations based on customer preferences.
  • Handled large cash volumes securely, preventing loss or theft.

Education

BA (Hons) - Film and Television (Production)

University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
09.2020 - 07.2023

B-TEC Level 3: Diploma - Creative Media Production and Technology

Oaklands College
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
09.2018 - 07.2020

B-TEC - Production Arts

The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
09.2016 - 07.2018

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership
  • Resourcefulness
  • Quality Assurance
  • Social media marketing

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References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Video Editor/Director

Oaklands College Fashion Course Department
06.2023 - 06.2023

Video Editor/Director

Lamberts Flower Company
04.2023 - 04.2023

Videographer

Newsquest
12.2022 - 12.2022

Gardener

Greenkeeper Grounds
05.2022 - Current

Video Editor/Director

Oaklands College Science & Engineering Department
02.2022 - 02.2022

Video Editor

AC MEDIA AND FILM
10.2021 - 10.2021

BA (Hons) - Film and Television (Production)

University of Hertfordshire
09.2020 - 07.2023

Retail cashier

Tesco
10.2019 - 01.2020

B-TEC Level 3: Diploma - Creative Media Production and Technology

Oaklands College
09.2018 - 07.2020

B-TEC - Production Arts

The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
09.2016 - 07.2018
Arran Shackell