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Mia McNicholas

Mia McNicholas

Wokingham,West Berkshire

Summary

Versatile and driven creative with a First-Class Honours degree in Filmmaking and a passion for storytelling across mediums. With hands-on experience in writing, directing, and producing scripted content, I bring a cinematic approach to both narrative and branded projects. My recent work as a Social Media Strategist and Manager involved developing an award-nominated scripted campaign—from concept and script to direction and delivery—now a finalist in four categories at the UK Social Media Awards. I excel in creating character-driven, visually engaging stories that resonate with audiences, whether for screen, digital platforms, or commercial content. Eager to contribute to projects that value originality, craft, and emotionally grounded storytelling.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2031
2031
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Social media strategist/manager

Undertwok
Reading
2024.11 - Current
  • Pitched, developed, scripted, directed, filmed, produced, acted and edited in an award nominated social media campaign. "Power House" is a mockumentary style, scripted reality show, blending traditional tv conventions with social media. Targeted towards Gen Z, Power House teaches the younger generation how to become more energy efficient, in an entertaining and engaging way.
  • Implemented SEO practices in content creation for increased website traffic.
  • Oversaw paid advertising campaigns on various social platforms, ensuring maximum ROI without number specifics.
  • Managed multiple social media accounts for improved brand visibility.
  • Developed a robust social media strategy by analysing current market trends.
  • Produced photo and video content with excellent editing skills.
  • Managed a team of content creators: assigned briefs, reviewed output, and provided structured weekly feedback to drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated directly with clients to plan and execute content shoots, manage campaigns, and ensure brand consistency across all deliverables.
  • Coordinated Recruitment and Project Management for Agency Teams

Music video actor/model - 'Killowen' & 'AntsLive'

DOMSHOTTHIS
London, Greater London
2025.02 - 2025.03
  • Took direction from multiple people whilst maintaining consistent interpretation of character throughout filming.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with fellow actors and crew promoting a harmonious working environment.
  • Applied makeup and costumes transforming into character convincingly for each role.
  • Performed supporting roles, contributing to successful theatrical productions.
  • Brought out character traits through body language, gestures and facial expressions.
  • Performed in front of the camera or on set as directed by production team.

Content Creator/ Editor

Undertwok
Reading
2024.09 - 2024.11
  • Crafted visually appealing posts using graphic design software.
  • Edited high quality content using Capcut Pro
  • Set my own creative briefs
  • Create content videos for TikTok ranging from trend related videos, sketches, behind the scenes content, edits of archival footage, edits of live streams.

production assistant

the keep films
2022.11 - 2022.11
  • Working with a large production team.
  • Completed paperwork for crew and cast breakdown sheet.
  • Completed paperwork for crew and cast contracts
  • Assisting cast and crew, running errands with coffee and food runs
  • Promptly addressed concerns from production team to ensure satisfaction and productivity.
  • Promoted safe practices on set, reducing risk of accidents during shoots.
  • Ensured continuity throughout scenes by meticulous note-taking during filming process .
  • Maintained a tidy set environment, improving productivity among the crew.
  • Provided administrative support relieving pressure off production management team .

Life drawing session host/organiser

Wokingham Life Drawing Society
Wokingham
2024.10 - 2024.10

-Set up life drawing session, set up lighting, stage and easels.

-Took payments from attendees, payed the model.

-Served tea and coffee for attendees.

-Packed away session, cleaned up afterwards.

Holiday Club Staff

Our Lady's Preparatory School
2023.07 - 2024.12
  • Part-time zero-hour Holiday club staff at a primary school during the holidays.
  • This involves looking after children ages 4-11, completing activities with them, arts and crafts and filling out medical forms if a child is injured.
  • I hosted an acting workshop during my time over the summer holidays for the children to take part in.

Campus Industries Brand Ambassador

Red Bull
2024.05
  • Distributing and logging 1500 copies of red bull magazines to different University buildings, cafes and local businesses over the course of two weeks, via on foot distribution.

English Tutor

2024.03 - 2024.05
  • Planned and prepped presentations and lessons
  • Mentored and taught GCSE English literature
  • Prepared exam questions and answers

Waitress

Baresca
2022.09 - 2023.06
  • Taking orders and delivering food and drink
  • Cleaning bar areas and tables
  • Closing and opening restaurants
  • Hosting, welcoming customers at the door
  • Restocking items

Waitress

Wagamama
2021.04 - 2021.08
  • Taking orders and delivering food and drink
  • Cleaning bar areas and tables
  • Closing and opening restaurants
  • Hosting, welcoming customers at the door
  • Restocking items

Concession Stand

Showcase cinema
Reading, West Berkshire
2018.11 - 2020.10
  • Worked on the till
  • Served customers food and drink
  • Hosted parties
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
  • Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.

Waitress

Sanpa
2017.07 - 2018.05
  • Taking orders and delivering food and drink
  • Cleaning bar areas and tables
  • Closing and opening restaurants
  • Hosting, welcoming customers at the door
  • Restocking items

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Filmmaking

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
Sep 2021 - 2024.07

A-Levels -

The Sixth Form College Farnborough
Farnborough, West Berkshire
2018.09 - 2020.05

GCSEs -

Luckley House School
Wokingham
2013.09 - 2018.08

Skills

  • Post-Production process
  • Film language understanding
  • Organisation
  • Data analysis
  • Directing
  • Script writing
  • Storyboarding
  • Editing
  • working well under pressure in a fast paced environment
  • perseverance
  • reliability
  • content creation
  • communication

Timeline

Music video actor/model - 'Killowen' & 'AntsLive'

DOMSHOTTHIS
2025.02 - 2025.03

Social media strategist/manager

Undertwok
2024.11 - Current

Life drawing session host/organiser

Wokingham Life Drawing Society
2024.10 - 2024.10

Content Creator/ Editor

Undertwok
2024.09 - 2024.11

Campus Industries Brand Ambassador

Red Bull
2024.05

English Tutor

2024.03 - 2024.05

Holiday Club Staff

Our Lady's Preparatory School
2023.07 - 2024.12

production assistant

the keep films
2022.11 - 2022.11

Waitress

Baresca
2022.09 - 2023.06

Waitress

Wagamama
2021.04 - 2021.08

Concession Stand

Showcase cinema
2018.11 - 2020.10

A-Levels -

The Sixth Form College Farnborough
2018.09 - 2020.05

Waitress

Sanpa
2017.07 - 2018.05

GCSEs -

Luckley House School
2013.09 - 2018.08

Bachelor of Arts - Filmmaking

Nottingham Trent University
Sep 2021 - 2024.07
Mia McNicholas