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Kyson Knight

Bournemouth,Dorset

Summary

Ambitious and adaptable Film Production student with hands-on experience in media, catering, and collaborative environments. Proven ability to manage time, lead creative teams, and work effectively under pressure. Passionate about storytelling, and building strong working relationships

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Shops & Kiosk General Assistant

Adventure Attractions
Bournemouth, Dorset
2025.06 - 2025.09
  • Worked in multiple roles, making and serving coffee, ice cream, smoothies, and milkshakes.
  • Kept the café clean and tidy constantly, maintaining each station regularly between customers.
  • Delivered excellent customer service, ensuring every customer was welcomed and served efficiently.
  • Gained Barista skills and improved teamwork and customer service skills

Volunteer

Eco Aventura
2024.07 - 2024.08
  • Helped construct and maintain living facilities for animals, including enclosures, shelters, and other necessary structures.
  • Participated in the daily routine of feeding animals, and ensuring their wellbeing.
  • Assisted with the cleaning and upkeep of animal habitats to meet hygiene and safety standards.
  • Gained hands-on experience in wildlife rehabilitation and sustainable care practices.

Food department technician

New College Swindon
Swindon
2023.04 - 2023.09
  • Managed inventory and stocked catering classrooms daily
  • Ensured food safety by checking expiry dates and cleanliness
  • Ordered and organized supplies across multiple kitchens
  • Improved efficiency through independent problem-solving

Collaborative work

Create Studio
Swindon, Wiltshire
2022.04 - 2023.07
  • Collaborated with classmates on advertisement and campaign concepts
  • Applied marketing and media knowledge in a real-world creative setting
  • Practiced giving and receiving constructive feedback in a team environment
  • Strengthened teamwork, brainstorming, and presentation skills

Catering Staff

Hot Cats Recruitment
2022.06 - 2023.03
  • Worked across various roles in kitchens, cafés, and food service
  • Prepared and served meals for large groups
  • Maintained hygiene standards and cleanliness in food prep areas
  • Built confidence working with new teams and adapting quickly to new environments
  • Strengthened food prep, cleaning, and basic kitchen operation skills

Directing experience

Creative Media Studies
Swindon, Wiltshire
2019.09 - 2022.06
  • Strengthened teamwork, brainstorming, and presentation skills
  • Directed and produced a variety of media content: short films, documentaries, music videos, and client projects
  • Handled camera and sound equipment while maintaining health and safety standards
  • Organised production materials including time sheets, shot lists, and calling cards
  • Led creative teams and developed leadership and delegation skills
  • Improved scriptwriting, storytelling, and collaborative project management

Construction Work - Labourer

Freelance
Swindon
2021.05 - 2021.08
  • Supported construction teams by performing manual labour and handling materials to facilitate project progress
  • Practised efficient work pacing and adhered to site safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment
  • Coordinated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks, contributing to overall project deadlines
  • Developed greater physical endurance, teamwork, and time discipline

Education

BA - Film Production

Arts University of Bournemouth
Bournemouth

BTEC - Level 3 Creative Media Practice (TV and Film)

New College
Swindon

GCSE - English Language, English Literature, Combined Sciences, Mathematics

Dorcan Academy
Swindon

Skills

  • Construction management
  • Team work
  • Deadline compliance
  • Design software usage
  • Model building techniques
  • Construction principles
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership skills
  • Time management
  • Organisational skills
  • Video editing
  • Equipment handling
  • Feedback integration
  • Inventory management

University experience

  • Designed and constructed large sets encompassing the tone and world-building of dystopic science-fiction films. This required a range of skills including strong leadership over a large art department team, as well as collaborative skills, working closely with the Director and Director of Photography, and the co-Production Designer, to create a cohesive and expansive set for an ambitious film.
  • Prop buyer for many projects, creating period pieces set as far back as the 1820s. This required lots of research and a strong vision, so that the viewer would be immersed in the world created through the visuals.
  • Writer of many projects of many genres, including TV shows, many short films, and some feature length films.

Volunteer Experience

Timeline

Shops & Kiosk General Assistant

Adventure Attractions
2025.06 - 2025.09

Volunteer

Eco Aventura
2024.07 - 2024.08

Food department technician

New College Swindon
2023.04 - 2023.09

Catering Staff

Hot Cats Recruitment
2022.06 - 2023.03

Collaborative work

Create Studio
2022.04 - 2023.07

Construction Work - Labourer

Freelance
2021.05 - 2021.08

Directing experience

Creative Media Studies
2019.09 - 2022.06

BA - Film Production

Arts University of Bournemouth

BTEC - Level 3 Creative Media Practice (TV and Film)

New College

GCSE - English Language, English Literature, Combined Sciences, Mathematics

Dorcan Academy
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