Can Yildiz
London,England
Summary
- Ambitious editor with end-to-end production experience. Coordinates internal and external teams to achieve cost, quality and timescale targets. Confident with excellent interpersonal skills for productive client and staff communications.
- Aspiring director with skills in creative pitch development and delivery seeks hands-on production experience. Adept in collaboration and coordination for smooth pre- and post-production operations. Committed to achieving first-class quality standards whilst achieving strict deadlines.
- Creative student with a passion for storytelling seeks opportunities to tell stories that matter. Confident in communication and presentation, able to engage diverse audiences. Organised with excellent planning skills to manage changing priorities under pressure.
- Talented team leader with expert team leadership, planning and organisational skills. Equips employees to independently handle issues and meet customer needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Bartender
Up The Creek
London, England
10.2023 - Current
- Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
- Retained in-depth bar and menu item knowledge, providing expert recommendations to suit guest taste.
- Maintained a spotlessly clean and tidy bar area in line with health and hygiene regulations.
- Greeted customers by name, remembering drinks selections and special requests to provide attentive, personalised service.
- Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
- Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
Painter
Oasis Academy
Enfield, City of London
04.2017 - 05.2024
- Cleaned and properly stored all paint equipment and supplies at the end of each workday and removed trash and debris from work areas.
- Protected all surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
Assistant chef
Kingfishery
Doncaster, England
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Inspected dishes to maintain consistent, high-quality meals and maximum customer satisfaction.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Supported chefs to deliver smooth-running kitchen operations, serving [Number]+ guests per dinner service.
- Ordered and received deliveries of ingredients, storing appropriately to avoid product spoilage.
- Deputised for head chef, successfully managing all aspects of kitchen operations during times of absence.
Managing associate
Brambles Convenience Store
Coventry, England
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Oversaw ordering, receiving and merchandising of new stock.
- Walked sales floor regularly, identifying problems and resolving urgent issues.
- Trained new employees in company policies and procedures.
Store assistant
Snappy Snaps
London, England
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
- Employed physical airbrushing and corrective techniques on pre-digital imagery.
- Turned client concepts into reality and received consistent positive feedback.
Education
Master of Arts - Filmmaking (Editing)
10/2023 -
- Focus on Editing, learning the principles of the craft with an emphasis on story.
- Avid Certified Specialist after passing the examination.
- The course also teaches the fundamental principles of camera and sound, and the proper handling of the necessary equipment on set.
- Edited five short films as part of study, along with various other projects from other modules.
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Philosophy (Joint)
10/2021 - 06/2023
- Dissertation thesis on screen space and liminality titled: "Local Representations of Istanbul as an Aspirational Space Through Displacement, Longing, and Migration Stories."
- Studied Film Marketing and Distribution, learning how to utilise different marketing strategies to maximise chances of success in the global film market.
- Distinction received in the 'Film Style' module, headed by world-renowned researcher of film philosophy Murray Smith.
A-Levels - History, Politics, and English
09/2017 - 06/2019
. Was part of the Debate team, winning the London Sheriff's Challenge in 2018 at the inter-school debate held at the Old Bailey.
. Held theposition of head boy, leading core discussions and meetings with the school board in representation of the student body.
NVQ Level 1 - Masterclass
10/2018 - 12/2018
. Demonstrated my initiative from a young age by attending SOAS masterclasses about Edward Said’s theories on Orientalism in relation to film and cinema.
NVQ Level 1 - Filmmaking
10/2018 - 03/2019
. Made two short films while in attendance.
GCSEs - Maths, Literature, Language, Turkish, RE, Spanish, Additional Science, Further Science, RE
02/2014 - 06/2017
- Math, A
- English Literature and Language, A*s
- Spanish, A*
- Completed optional ECDL course demonstrating computer literacy skills from a young age.
- Was selected from the entire school to be the school's representative in Belgium as part of David Cameron's WW1 Commemoration Program in 2015, returning to share my learnings with the school.
Skills
- Avid Certified Specialist
- Proficient in Adobe Software
- Holder of European Computer Driving License
- Organised and reliable
- Problem-solving
- Strong communication
- Suggestive selling
- Floor staff management
- Courteous
- Enthusiastic learner
- Passionate about living
Affiliations
- Plays guitar with 11 years of experience including experience leading a band on stage as well as a level 3 qualification from School of Rock in Music Performance.
- Amateur Climber with 3 years of bouldering experience.
- Writer who has been honing his skills for years, with various spec scripts written.
- Photographer and Filmmaker who has taken part in numerous projects both paid and unpaid.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Turkish
Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Bartender - Up The Creek
10.2023 - Current
Assistant chef - Kingfishery
12.2021 - 08.2023
Managing associate - Brambles Convenience Store
01.2021 - 08.2021
Store assistant - Snappy Snaps
04.2019 - 06.2019
Painter - Oasis Academy
04.2017 - 05.2024
Goldsmiths' College - Master of Arts, Filmmaking (Editing)
10/2023 -
University of Kent - Bachelor of Arts, Film and Philosophy (Joint)
10/2021 - 06/2023
Oasis Academy Hadley - A-Levels, History, Politics, and English
09/2017 - 06/2019
SOAS University of London - NVQ Level 1, Masterclass
10/2018 - 12/2018
BFI Film Academy - NVQ Level 1, Filmmaking
10/2018 - 03/2019
Oasis Academy Hadley - GCSEs, Maths, Literature, Language, Turkish, RE, Spanish, Additional Science, Further Science, RE
02/2014 - 06/2017
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