NILGUN GUNES

• Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in dining areas.
• Monitored waitstaff uniform standards maintaining professional image of the establishment.
• Assisted in menu planning, contributing to successful seasonal changes and promotions.
• Assisted customers with special dietary needs by providing detailed menu information resulting in personalised service.
• Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
• Resolved customer complaints promptly, resulted in increased customer satisfaction rates.
• Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
• Improved workplace safety to reduce accidents and near-misses.

• Reduced workplace accidents by consistently upholding health and safety regulations.
• Trained new staff members in coffee-making techniques to ensure quality standards.
• Promoted café's special offers and discounts, resulting in increased sales.
• Enhanced team morale through punctuality and reliability.

• Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities for timely delivery of orders.
• Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy.
• Ensured compliance with health regulations through effective cleaning practices in the dining area.
• Managed table settings for enhanced dining experience.
• Enhanced guest satisfaction through attentive and prompt service.
• Handled cash transactions accurately, ensured balanced till at the end of the shift.
• Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
• Maintained excellent level of service in busy and demanding restaurant environment.
• Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
• Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
• Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays.
• Checked in with customers during meals to check orders were received correctly and met guests' expectations.
• Informed kitchen staff regarding special order requirements.
• Provided menu and offered recommendations to complement dining experience.
• Advised on food and drink choices based on customer preferences.
• Stayed up to date on menu changes to accurately answer customer queries.
• Checked frequently on guest needs and retrieved items, filled beverages, or answered questions.
• Totalled bills for customers and accepted payment via cheque, currency and card payments.
• Listened to guest complaints and worked with kitchen staff or management to promptly resolve issues.
• Accurately took orders, making menu recommendations as appropriate.
• Followed health and hygiene standards when handling food and cleaning restaurants.
• Translated customer requests clearly to kitchen staff to meet specific dietary needs and preferences.

• Showcased extensive knowledge of menu items, heightened customer decision making.
• Maintained clean and organised dining area for customer comfort.
• Managed table settings for enhanced dining experience.
• Ensured smooth restaurant operation by effectively managing reservations system.

• Organizing and managing files – maintaining a clear workflow and proper media storage for easy retrieval.
• Following brand or client guidelines – ensuring edits match tone, style, and technical specifications.
• Problem-solving – fixing technical issues like bad audio, shaky footage, or continuity errors.
• Keeping up with software – staying updated on tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Avid.
• Reviewing raw footage – watching all video material provided by camera operators or clients.
• Selecting clips – choosing the best takes and trimming footage to highlight key moments.
• A scriptwriter for video (help writing scripts, storyboards, or dialogue).
• Assembling sequences – arranging clips in logical order to create a coherent story or flow.
• Adding effects and transitions – applying cuts, fades, dissolves, and other effects to enhance storytelling.
• Incorporating audio – syncing sound, adjusting levels, adding background music, sound effects, or voiceovers.
• Color correction and grading – adjusting brightness, contrast, and color to achieve a consistent look or artistic style.
• Graphics and text integration – inserting titles, captions, lower thirds, animations, or visual overlays.
• Collaborating with directors/producers – working closely to align the final edit with the creative vision and project requirements.
• Exporting final versions – rendering videos in the required formats and resolutions for different platforms.

• Produced exceptional content whilst adhering to strict deadlines.
• Conducted thorough quality checks before finalising video products.
• Stayed updated on industry trends to deliver fresh and relevant content.
• Captivated audiences with creative special effects implementation.

• Ensured continuity of visuals with diligent review of footage.
• Produced exceptional content whilst adhering to strict deadlines.
• Delivered high-quality videos through precise audio and visual editing.
• Developed compelling visual stories by editing raw video footage.
• Technically resolved issues during the post-production process, ensuring smooth operations.
• Stayed updated on industry trends to deliver fresh and relevant content.
• Collaborated closely with directors for achieving desired storytelling effect.
• Worked on multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating excellent time-management skills.
• Followed storyboard guidelines to produce coherent narratives.
• Assisted in script revisions to optimise storyline flow.
• Edited and uploaded footage to digital environments, websites and social media platforms.

I have editing experience across a wide range of formats, including news, documentaries, and television programs (women’s, entertainment, health, lifestyle, and magazine shows). In the projects I worked on, I not only served as an editor but also took full responsibility for the entire post-production process from start to finish. I successfully completed many projects independently, often without the involvement of a producer or supervising editor.

• Advanced editing experience on Linear systems and Avid
• Content production across various genres including news, documentaries, and entertainment programs
• Managing delivery processes including finalization, quality control, and broadcast readiness
• Providing creative solutions for fast and efficient editing workflows

• Assembled shot sequences to create seamless transitions between scenes.
• Captivated audiences with creative special effects implementation.
• Utilised advanced software tools for complex video editing tasks.
• Stayed updated on industry trends to deliver fresh and relevant content.

• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.