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James Bebbington

james-bebbington@outlook.com
Flat 8, 40 Barrowgate Road, Chiswick, London

Summary

A reliable team player who adapts to changing needs and prioritises achieving results. Skilled in communication, time management and has excellent customer service skills. Is very much a people person who works well both as an individual and within a team.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Playout Director (TV Broadcasting)

Red Bee Media
London
04.2023 - 03.2025

Responsible for monitoring and managing the live broadcast output of the ITV channels. Ensuring they air according to schedule, quickly identifying and resolving any technical issues that arise. This position required great problem solving, communication and decision making skills.

QC Operator (TV Broadcasting)

Encompass/Babcock
London
04.2018 - 02.2023

Provided vigorous quality assessment of television programming. Logged and analysed potential issues pre-broadcast. Advised clients on possible solutions when issues couldn't be resolved in-house.

Playout Operator (Broadcasting)

Portland TV/Babcock
01.2014 - 03.2018

Monitoring multiple live (TV) transmission feeds to identify and resolve any potential issues. Working in a highly pressurised environment this position required great attention to detail, problem solving and communication skills.

Admin Assistant

Challenge Your
08.2012 - 11.2014

Performed clerical tasks for a PPI company, duties included: data entry, scanning, copying/archiving documents and working to strict targets/deadlines.

Assistant Manager (Retail)

SK8 Citi
05.2007 - 07.2009

Developed great multi tasking/customer service skills running a small retail store in Cyprus. Duties included : Stock control, serving customers, cash counting, dealing with customer complaints, hiring new staff and organising the staff rota.

Mail Porter

NHS
01.2007 - 05.2007

Sorting and delivering mail to various wards, nurses, doctors and reception areas within a local hospital.

Quality Controller/Technician

Bentley Motors
04.2006 - 11.2006

Worked in various parts of the factory floor, duties included :

Adding camera's & motion sensor's to rear bumpers, building badges/door handles and quality assessment of incoming and outgoing parts.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Technology/Sound Engineering

University of West London
London
09.2009 - 07.2012

A-Level - Music Technology

Stoke On Trent College
Stoke On Trent
09.2004 - 07.2005

A-Level - Business Studies

Cheshire College South & West
Crewe
09.2002 - 07.2003

GNVQ - Media Studies

Cheshire College South & West
Crewe
09.2000 - 06.2001

Timeline

Playout Director (TV Broadcasting)

Red Bee Media
04.2023 - 03.2025

QC Operator (TV Broadcasting)

Encompass/Babcock
04.2018 - 02.2023

Playout Operator (Broadcasting)

Portland TV/Babcock
01.2014 - 03.2018

Admin Assistant

Challenge Your
08.2012 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Music Technology/Sound Engineering

University of West London
09.2009 - 07.2012

Assistant Manager (Retail)

SK8 Citi
05.2007 - 07.2009

Mail Porter

NHS
01.2007 - 05.2007

Quality Controller/Technician

Bentley Motors
04.2006 - 11.2006

A-Level - Music Technology

Stoke On Trent College
09.2004 - 07.2005

A-Level - Business Studies

Cheshire College South & West
09.2002 - 07.2003

GNVQ - Media Studies

Cheshire College South & West
09.2000 - 06.2001
James Bebbingtonjames-bebbington@outlook.com