Jess Chappell
Hertford,Hertfordshire
Summary
Highly organised, detail oriented team player currently completing Final year of BA (hons) Television production at Bournemouth University. Has hands-on experience of leading and managing productions, coordinating or working as part of a team and delivering projects under tight deadlines. Confident in leading roles and skilled in scheduling, problem solving and budgeting.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work history
Crew Member
McDonald's
2021.12 - 2023.09
- Worked efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Developed strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills
- Managed time effectively while balancing A-level studies
Production Manager / Producer Roles
Bournemouth University
- Time Team: Producer, organised and managed crew maintaining professionalism and efficiency.
- Youth Democracy Film: Managed location filming, logistics, and team coordination
- Race Equality Charter Project: Producer overseeing planning and delivery
- Partnership Event with Local Businesses: Production Manager for live event coordination
- Overcame production challenges by strategic problem-solving methods.
- Coordinated across teams for smooth workflow.
Studio & Live Production
Bournemouth University
- US Election 12-hour Live Stream: Floor Manager (studio + documentary team)
- Time Team 1: Floor Manager
- Time Team 2: Producer / Production Manager (led student crew, YouTube production)
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
Research & Development
Bournemouth University
- CEMP Project: Audience Researcher (Centre of Excellence in Media Practice)
- Coordination skills and management between crew and contributors.
Additional Production Work
Bournemouth University
- Interview production with MP Jessica Toale: Studio Crew
- Black History Month Panel production support
- Production support for second-year studio facilities
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Student Representative
Bournemouth University
- Represented student feedback to staff
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
- Organised regular meetings with fellow representatives to discuss student concerns.
- Facilitated constructive feedback from students to teachers, improving teaching methodologies over time.
Online Course (Media/Industry Insight)
Springpod
- Gained additional understanding of media and production industries
Education
BA (Hons) - Television Production
Bournemouth University
A-Levels -
Presdales School
Ware, HertfordshireGCSE -
Presdales School
Ware, HertfordshireSkills
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Time management and multitasking
- Production Planning: scheduling and logistics
- Problem solving under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Creative thinking and design awareness
- Adaptability and initiative
- Movie Magic Scheduling
Volunteer Experience
- Giles Junior School, Volunteer -Administrative Support during school holidays
- Xpression Dance, Volunteer, 2021, 2022, Supported weekly classes (ages 3–5)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Member of Expression Dance age 6-18years –Dancing and singing skills developed and took part in bi-annual performances
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Timeline
Crew Member
McDonald's
2021.12 - 2023.09
Production Manager / Producer Roles
Bournemouth University
Studio & Live Production
Bournemouth University
Research & Development
Bournemouth University
Additional Production Work
Bournemouth University
Student Representative
Bournemouth University
Online Course (Media/Industry Insight)
Springpod
BA (Hons) - Television Production
Bournemouth University
A-Levels -
Presdales School
GCSE -
Presdales School