Isabella McCleave
Chester,Cheshire
Summary
I am a highly motivated, reliable and hard-working individual, both academically and professionally. I pride myself on being a self-starter, but also thrive on working as part of a driven and inspiring team. I enjoy building relationships with colleagues and clients and continually strive to further my knowledge and skills to improve my personal and professional development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
Minera Studios
Wrexham
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with producers to facilitate seamless production workflow throughout the shoot.
- Maintained a safe and organised set environment, often anticipating crew needs to support smooth shoot operations.
- Adapted to evolving production demands in fast-paced on-location and studio environments, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
Chester International Film Festival Panelist
Storyhouse
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Curated student short film selection, evaluating submissions for thematic coherence, originality, and cinematic quality to enhance overall festival experience.
- Wrote programme description and organised filmmaker Q&As to contextualise student short film lineup, engaging audiences and fostering deeper connections post-screening.
- Communicated effectively with staff, collaborators, and filmmakers to ensure project alignment.
Receptionist and Social Media Assistant
ALYA Hair and Beauty
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Handled incoming calls and enquiries, facilitating effective communication with clients.
- Supported daily salon operations with administrative and front-of-house duties.
- Improved client experience by providing refreshments and ensuring comfort during visits.
- Ensured cleanliness and organisation of workstations and salon areas to foster a welcoming environment.
- Managed salon social media accounts, responding promptly to messages, comments, and enquiries.
- Monitored customer feedback and reviews, maintaining a positive online presence.
- Worked closely with the managing director to develop a marketing strategy and created photo and video content to support it.
Marketing, PR & Media Coordinator
Stamford Publishing Limited
, Wrexham
07.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed company social media channels (Instagram and Facebook), created engaging content, and ensured consistent brand messaging for audience growth.
- Coordinated campaigns and promotional activities by liaising with sales, marketing, and press teams, enhancing cross-departmental collaboration.
- Facilitated correspondence with agents, publishers, retailers, and customers to maintain professional standards and ensure timely responses.
Marketing Assistant
StudioCanal Film Production Company
London
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Devised and led audience focus groups specifically for the 16–25 demographic.
- Participated in marketing meetings to assess short- and long-term strategies for films across UK and international markets.
- Conducted in-depth research tasks on various topics on the CanalPlus horror genre back catalogue to inform the company's development slate moving forward.
- Supported Marketing Manager and team through various administrative tasks, ensuring smooth project execution.
Education
Film and Media Studies
University of Chester
Chester10-2026
A-Levels -
Bishop Heber High School - Sixth Form
Malpas, CHW01-2022
GCSEs -
Bishop Heber High School
Malpas, CHW01-2020
Skills
- Resilience and self-discipline
- Problem-solving and attention to detail
- Critical thinking and motivation
- Video production and editing
- Market analysis
- Content creation
- Audience engagement
- Written communication
- Time management
- Creative collaboration
- Leadership and teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- Emotional awareness
- Integrity
Timeline
Production Assistant
Minera Studios
07.2025 - 12.2025
Chester International Film Festival Panelist
Storyhouse
12.2024 - 03.2025
Receptionist and Social Media Assistant
ALYA Hair and Beauty
04.2023 - 04.2024
Marketing, PR & Media Coordinator
Stamford Publishing Limited
07.2020 - 04.2023
Marketing Assistant
StudioCanal Film Production Company
03.2020 - 04.2020
Film and Media Studies
University of Chester
A-Levels -
Bishop Heber High School - Sixth Form
GCSEs -
Bishop Heber High School