Gregor Whyte
Newton Abbot,England
Summary
Dedicated professional with a background in care, customer service, and the film industry. Strong skills in person-centred care, communication, and teamwork. Committed to enhancing the lives of others and delivering high-quality support. Seeking a role that allows for personal and professional growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HCA Day Care Worker
Somerforde Residential Care Home
Newton Abbot, Devon
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Provided personal care and mobility support to up to 10 residents per day, promoting dignity and independence. This included assistance with washing, dressing, toileting, and grooming
- Assisted with mealtimes and monitored nutritional intake to enhance overall health.
- Built positive relationships with residents, fostering emotional well-being and social engagement.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
DLG Reservation Agent
Thrifty Car and Van Rental
Exeter, Devon
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Customer service over the phone.
- Averaged between 40 to 80 calls per day
- Dealing with customer queries.
- Dealing with insurance queries on behalf of customer.
- Providing suitable replacement vehicles matched specific car classes for customer.
- Worked with 4 different systems, including companies own and external systems.
- Developing new computer system skills.
- Created a series of notes during training that has been provided to other new starters to help them with their training.
- Improved customer relationships through handling complaints professionally and promptly.
- Escalated unresolved issues where necessary, ensuring guest satisfaction at all times.
- Delivered high-level customer service for increased customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in customer queries resolution by displaying extensive knowledge of company's booking system.
- Managed complex bookings with attention to detail and professionalism.
- Reason for leaving – change of career
Host
ODEON Cinema
Preston, Lancashire
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisting with the running and day to day jobs of the Cinema.
- Proficiency in customer service, B2C selling and Upselling.
- Managed to learn more about keeping stock, preparing for busy periods and adapting when things don't go to plan.
- Was selected to go front of house to run an event for Mind: Mentally Health Charity during a busy period at the cinema.
- Reason for leaving – relocation from Preston to Newton Abbot.
- Ensured guest satisfaction by providing excellent customer service.
- Created a welcoming environment with friendly interactions and prompt service.
Lighting and Grip Assistant
Freelance
Doha, Qatar
05.2020 - 01.2023
- I have worked on multiple projects as a grip which required me to think on my feet in constructing Rigs for both lights and camera.
- One of those rigs was to set up 3 different cherry pickers with Arri Skypannel's.
- As a freelancer I am always responsible for a large amount of equipment during the shoot and its safe return to the hire company.
- I have worked several times as a lighting assistant in both large scale TVCs and skeleton crew corporate interviews.
- I have been involved with multiple Run and Gun style projects that require me to always be alert for possible changes. My role was a Camera/lighting assistant which meant I had to juggle multiple responsibilities quickly. Within these projects I have worked with VIP clients including the FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Supreme Committee ambassadors.
Filmmaker
Resolution Hire
Doha, Qatar
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Camera Department, including knowledge and experience of using various different cameras including the Red Dragon Sony FX7 and Arri Alexa Mini.
- Worked within the Camera Department on various corporate films and commercials e.g. Doha Festival City, Ahli Bank, Es'Hail Sat and Qatar Foundation.
- I have also worked as a 2nd AC covering multiple live events e.g. WISE (World Innovation Summit of Education) and Generation Amazing.
- Worked with several different crews, both local to Qatar (eg Edge, Film House & DFI) and International crews from UK, Lebanon, America, France and Spain.
- Been involved with interviews with several high-ranking officials within the Qatar regime. As well as international celebrities.
- Customer service and sales for the hire company, to promote products and services to potential clients (i.e., camera equipment)
- Providing technical advice and instruction to clients and new colleagues
Education
International Baccalaureate Diploma - Secondary School
International School of London, Qatar
Doha, Qatar 01.2009 - 01.2015
Degree - Film Production
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 01.2015 - 01.2018
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Knowledge and understanding of implementing care plans, and following care policies and procedures
- Customer Service
- Retail experience
- Able to adapt quickly to roles in different working environments
- Time Management
- Problem solving
- Maintaining calm and poise in intense situations
- Experienced in communicating with team members with differing first languages and cultural backgrounds, overcoming language barriers to complete the task
- Started in Doha as an intern in 2018 and worked up to become a respected freelancer
- Achieved dream role in 2022 working for FIFA at the Qatar World Cup
- Worked with VIP clients, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Members of the Qatari Royal family
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of GDPR regulations
- Team player
Volunteer Experience
Educated Recruitment Limited, Volunteer Social Media Coordinator, 2023-03, 2023-04, Assisting with social media for Educated Recruitment Limited on an ad-hoc basis, as a means to learn new skills and build my portfolio, Using Canva to create designs for Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, Assisted at Job Fairs, speaking to potential candidates and promoting the company
Film Links
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrx6pz4Btzg&t=5s - Education City Stadium Reveal
- Https://vimeo.com/394882083 - Ahli Bank QND 2018
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNKS0h4i_VQ – Lil Baby, The World is Yours to Take
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8laLiWoIGq – GIMS, Ozuna, RedOne, Arhabo
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CoRxy9SEcQ – Qatar Airways
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exV1GCDvxQ4 – Visit Qatar
Affiliations
- Football, Music, Travel, Video Games and Photography
Timeline
HCA Day Care Worker
Somerforde Residential Care Home
02.2025 - 10.2025
DLG Reservation Agent
Thrifty Car and Van Rental
11.2023 - 02.2025
Host
ODEON Cinema
05.2023 - 08.2023
Lighting and Grip Assistant
Freelance
05.2020 - 01.2023
Filmmaker
Resolution Hire
12.2018 - 04.2020
Degree - Film Production
University of Central Lancashire
01.2015 - 01.2018
International Baccalaureate Diploma - Secondary School
International School of London, Qatar
01.2009 - 01.2015