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
06.2025 - 09.2025
- 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
07.2024 - 08.2024
- 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
04.2023 - 09.2023
- 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
04.2022 - 07.2023
- 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
06.2022 - 03.2023
- 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
09.2019 - 06.2022
- 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
05.2021 - 08.2021
- 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
BournemouthBTEC - Level 3 Creative Media Practice (TV and Film)
New College
SwindonGCSE - English Language, English Literature, Combined Sciences, Mathematics
Dorcan Academy
SwindonSkills
- 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
06.2025 - 09.2025
Volunteer
Eco Aventura
07.2024 - 08.2024
Food department technician
New College Swindon
04.2023 - 09.2023
Catering Staff
Hot Cats Recruitment
06.2022 - 03.2023
Collaborative work
Create Studio
04.2022 - 07.2023
Construction Work - Labourer
Freelance
05.2021 - 08.2021
Directing experience
Creative Media Studies
09.2019 - 06.2022
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