Fiona Stuart
Bristol
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust skill set in communication and relationships management, high-pressure decision making, and crisis management. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and resilience in complex logistics and scheduling, event and programme coordination, and administration. Proven expertise in collaboration and team building, alongside a strong ability to remain calm under pressure.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Studio Coordinator/Floor Manager
QVC
2023.12 - 2026.03
- Live broadcast coordination; managing on-the-ground logistics for live broadcasts. Knowing how to stop the production at any time if there are any injuries, safety hazards or other emergencies.
- Talent and guest management, providing excellent customer service to guests, presenters and stakeholders to ensure their time on air is the best experience.
- Problem-solving any issues in real time and whilst on air. Resolving or troubleshooting technical or operational issues in real-time without disrupting the live show.
- Liaising between production, technical teams, and contributors to ensure smooth delivery and execution of work.
- Maintain professionalism and empathy in high-pressure, public-facing situations.
- Demonstrate flexibility and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities whilst working to tight deadlines.
- Being the main contact and point person for the studio to maintain control of the production.
- Managing complex, changing schedules and keeping track of multiple moving parts simultaneously.
Researcher & Assistant Producer
Freelance
2022.01 - 2024.01
- Built trusting relationships with contributors, including vulnerable individuals.
- Editorial & Creative: Research into specific topics, sourcing locations, props, assisting on location. Pitching, researching, and developing story ideas, as well as writing scripts, briefs, and interview questions.
- Working in live galleries following the stories, writing up story arcs and writing briefs.
- Logistics & Administration: Coordinating filming schedules, booking travel/locations, managing paperwork, and ensuring health and safety compliance.
- Worked collaboratively across teams, ensuring communication was clear and inclusive.
- Location Management: Directing small, second-camera crews (shooting AP), looking after contributors, and assisting the producer/director on shoot days.
Observational Documentary Researcher
Raw TV
2020.10 - 2021.08
- Duty of Care: They manage the relationship with contributors, explaining the risks and ensuring informed consent, which is particularly sensitive in a busy environment.
- Coordinated community-based filming with public services, volunteers, and staff.
- Engaged with individuals in sensitive and emotional circumstances with compassion.
- Assisted in managing large crews, contributors, and access permissions and consent forms efficiently.
Runner / Production Assistant
Various Companies
2018.01 - 2020.01
- Provided administrative and operational support across production teams.
- Helped plan meetings, track diaries, and coordinate event logistics.
- Supported public and contributor engagement with professionalism and care.
Office Runner
WAG TV
2018.04 - 2018.09
- Scheduling and booking of meeting rooms, coordinated diaries, and organised events.
- Welcomed clients and handled paperwork, including release forms and production logs.
- Assisted the office manager and production team with various tasks as needed.
Education
BA (Hons) - Film and TV Production
Buckinghamshire New University
Skills
- Communication & Relationships Management
- High-Pressure Decision Making
- Interviewing Techniques
- Access Permissions Handling
- Adaptability & Resilience
- Complex Logistics & Scheduling
- Event & Programme Coordination
- Administration & Record Keeping
- Data Management & Reporting
- Collaboration & Team Building
- Crisis Management & Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Customer relations
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Level 2 Counselling Skills (In Progress)
- Developing practical counselling and communication skills, including empathy, active listening, professional boundaries, and self-awareness.
- Digital Marketing Skills Level 2
References
Upon request
VOLUNTEERING
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM), Peer Support Worker, 2025, Present, Offer one-to-one and group peer support for individuals experiencing mental health challenges., Use empathy, active listening, and lived experience to foster trust and recovery., Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and volunteers to deliver compassionate, inclusive support., Promote wellbeing and empowerment through reflective conversation and shared understanding.
Timeline
Studio Coordinator/Floor Manager
QVC
2023.12 - 2026.03
Researcher & Assistant Producer
Freelance
2022.01 - 2024.01
Observational Documentary Researcher
Raw TV
2020.10 - 2021.08
Office Runner
WAG TV
2018.04 - 2018.09
Runner / Production Assistant
Various Companies
2018.01 - 2020.01
BA (Hons) - Film and TV Production
Buckinghamshire New University