Gregor Whyte
Newton Abbot,United Kingdom
Summary
A resilient and adaptable professional with extensive experience in Filmmaking environments, skilled in completing both creative and time managed tasks. Demonstrates strong leadership qualities and excels in maintaining calm under pressure, having worked with VIP clients such as FIFA President Gianni Infantino and members of the Qatari Royal family. Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural teams, overcoming language barriers to achieve goals. Notable achievements include leading a team for FIFA Sponsors to capture content during the Qatar World Cup 2022. Career aspirations include furthering expertise in high-pressure environments while continuing to deliver exceptional service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Filmmaker
Freelance
Doha, Qatar
05.2020 - 01.2023
- Experience in constructing Rigs for both lights and camera.
- One of those rigs was to set up 3 different cherry pickers with Arri Skypannel’s.
- Responsible equipment during Filming ensuring its safe return once complete.
- Experience with lighting gear in both large scale TVCs and skeleton crew corporate interviews.
- Participated with multiple Run and Gun style documentaries
- Responsibilities included, always be alert for possible changes, juggling multiple responsibilities and roles quickly.
- Experience working with VIP clients including FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Supreme Committee ambassadors.
- Lead team of professionals during FIFA World Cup 2022, main aim was to capture sponsorship content pre, during and post matches.
- Responsibilities included filming, kit maintenances, communicating with producers, time management.
Film Crew
Resolution Hire
Doha, Qatar
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Camera Department, including knowledge and experience of using various different cameras including Red Dragon Sony FX7 and Arri Alexa Mini.
- Worked within Camera Department on various corporate films and commercials e.g. Doha Festival City, Ahli Bank, Es’Hail Sat and Qatar Foundation.
- Experience as 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 from Qatar's Royal regime. As well as international celebrities.
- Customer service and sales for hire department of company, to promote products and services to potential clients (i.e., camera equipment)
- Providing technical advice and instruction to clients and new colleagues
DLG Reservation Agent
Thrifty Car and Van Rental
Exeter, Devon
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Customer service over phone.
- Dealing with customer queries.
- Dealing with insurance over matters concerning customer.
- Providing suitable replacement vehicles for customer that matches car class that has been sent down.
- Developing new computer system skills.
- Created series of notes that have been provided to other new starters to help them with their training.
- Reason for leaving – change of career
- Assisted in training new staff on reservation systems and customer service protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with customers to foster loyalty and repeat business.
- Assisted customers in the reservation process swiftly and accurately for enhanced satisfaction levels.
Host
ODEON Cinema
Preston, Lancashire
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisting with running and day to day jobs of the Cinema.
- While on retail it gave me the chance to further my skills in customer service, B2C selling and Upselling.
- I also managed to learn more about keeping stock, preparing for busy periods and adapting when things don’t go to plan.
- I 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.
HCA Day Care Worker
Somerforde Residential Care Home
Newton Abbot, Devon
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with residents, promoting dignity, independence, and emotional well-being
- Follow individual care plans and contribute to their ongoing review and updates
- Monitor and record residents’ health and wellbeing, promptly reporting any concerns to senior staff or nursing team
- Maintain a clean, safe, and homely environment in line with health and safety and infection control procedures
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals to deliver consistent, high-quality care
- Maintain accurate and timely records of care provided, incidents, and observations
- Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies, ensuring residents’ safety and comfort
- Uphold confidentiality, safeguarding protocols, and regulatory standards at all times
Education
International Baccalaureate Diploma - Secondary School
International School of London, Qatar
Doha 08.2008 - 05.2015
UCLAN Degree - Film Production
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 09.2015 - 01.2018
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Resilient and hard-working, familiar with working long shifts – I believe in working until the job is done
- Experience within care environments, and with clients with mobility issues, dementia, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities
- Knowledge and understanding of implementing care plans, and following care policies and procedures
- Completed QCS approved training modules in current care role
- Customer Service
- Retail experience
- Work well in a team, as a freelance grip I was required to work closely with the Key Grip and DOP, precision and attention to detail was key, and taking on feedback is vital in this role
- Able to adapt quickly to roles and different working environments and happy to pick up additional tasks to ensure the need is met
- Working as a freelancer encouraged flexibility with attitude to working hours, as no two days were the same
- 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 created my own brand from scratch
- Achieved my dream role in 2022 when I worked for FIFA at the Qatar World Cup
- Worked with VIP clients, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Members of the Qatari Royal family
Personal Information
Football, Music, Travel, Video Games, Photography
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
Affiliations
- Football, Music, Travel, Video Games and Creative Writing
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=e8laLiWoIGg – GIMS, Ozuna, RedOne, Arhabo
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CoRyX9SECQ – Qatar Airways
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exV1GCDvxQ4 – Visit Qatar
Timeline
HCA Day Care Worker
Somerforde Residential Care Home
02.2025 - 12.2025
DLG Reservation Agent
Thrifty Car and Van Rental
11.2023 - 02.2025
Host
ODEON Cinema
05.2023 - 08.2023
Filmmaker
Freelance
05.2020 - 01.2023
Film Crew
Resolution Hire
12.2018 - 04.2020
UCLAN Degree - Film Production
University of Central Lancashire
09.2015 - 01.2018
International Baccalaureate Diploma - Secondary School
International School of London, Qatar
08.2008 - 05.2015