Felix Parkinson
London,Surrey
Summary
People-focused and creative individual with experience working behind the scenes in media production, as well as in fast-paced hospitality environments. Background includes staying calm under pressure, clear communication, and quick adaptability, all skills brought to any set or production team. Demonstrates genuine passion for creative development and a strong commitment to continuous learning and growth within the media industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Bar Tender
Hinds Head Bray
Bray , Berkshire
2023.03 - 2025.06
- Working under pressure and time management
Handling busy shifts and unexpected situations calmly, meeting tight deadlines. - Communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)
Clear and confident communication, reading cues and responding appropriately. - Problem-solving and adaptability
Quickly addressing challenges or conflicts and adjusting plans as needed.
Costume Department
The Boys in the Boat
Winersh
2022.07 - 2022.08
- Assisted the costume department with organizing and packing wardrobe items post-shoot.
- Supported production office tasks, including locating missing items and coordinating the transfer of paperwork between departments.
Runner - Parkinson at 50 Documentary
BBC
London
2021.06 - 2021.06
- Supported on-set operations in a standby role, assisting crew movement and facilitating a smooth production workflow.
- Provided direct support to Director Ian Denver during filming, including handling digital media and securely delivering memory cards to the post-production house.
Edit Runner
SpiritWorks
London
2019.08 - 2019.08
- Supported post-production workflows by preparing and supplying media assets (memory cards, hard drives) and quickly retrieving required materials to assist editors efficiently.
Education
GCSEs, A-levels - English Literature, Politics, History of Art
Bradfield College
ReadingBachelor of Arts - Classics
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne 2021.09 - 2022.06
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc)
- On-set production support and media asset handling
- Social media content creation
- Team collaboration and communication
- File management and post-production workflows
- Photography and cinematography
- Time management and multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Problem Solving and adaptability
Timeline
Bar Tender
Hinds Head Bray
2023.03 - 2025.06
Costume Department
The Boys in the Boat
2022.07 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
Newcastle University
2021.09 - 2022.06
Runner - Parkinson at 50 Documentary
BBC
2021.06 - 2021.06
Edit Runner
SpiritWorks
2019.08 - 2019.08
GCSEs, A-levels - English Literature, Politics, History of Art
Bradfield College