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Samuel Colwood

Samuel Colwood

Richmond,City of London

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with proven ability to manage time, resources and personal workload. Takes pride in quality of work and collaborates easily with large teams. Reliably executes tasks on time and to desired standards, going above and beyond to help team members and maintain high standards. Experienced in working in HETV and major feature films with over two and a half years experience working at a variety of levels with one year experience working at a specialist level.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Greens Dresser

Greens Team LTD
Pinewood Studios, Iver, Buckinghamshire
05.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for the development of sets and ensuring highest standards are achieved whilst working closely with Art Directors and Set Dec to achieve their creative vision.
  • Managed and maintained a crew of 20 multitalented employees which lead to the succession of major sets with no issues.
  • Acted as H&S advisor whilst on locations recce's because of my experience with risk assessment management and unique outlook of set development and construction.
  • Experienced working as a second standby which enabled me to use my creative outlook to assess and make active decisions whilst working within a live film crew.
  • Received and actioned feedback to improve contribution to overall performance.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on programme details and milestones.
  • Worked ergonomically to minimise risk of personal injury whilst also advising on hazards at hand and hazard identification.

Radio Producer

Delia Dolor Productions
, London
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Contributed expertise at read-throughs to help optimise productions.
  • Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, producing highly successful shows.
  • Worked with 2 technical teams to optimise sound and production flow.
  • Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, smoothly handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
  • Navigating funding and development of sponsorship through secondary talks whilst also reviewing multiple forms of content ranging from pitches, social media strategies and scripts.
  • Evaluated quality of work and implemented corrective actions to maintain creative vision and professionalism.
  • Organised schedules for smooth production and on-time delivery of creatives.
  • Managed budgets and expenditure to keep production profitable.

Videographer & Director

Building Blocks Nursery
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Established detailed production schedule to meet project deadline.
  • Trimmed footage and created sequences to promote overall narrative.
  • Determined set-up of camera, sound and lighting equipment to produce precise results.
  • Responsible for liaising with the client and their needs whilst also ensuring development of the production was not hinged by clients personal opinions.
  • Worked independently as onsite videographer developing unique and high-quality visuals to use within the final edit.
  • Dealt with producing the final edit on Premier Pro and ensured my client was happy with the finished product.
  • Captured precise look and feel to match brand guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media Production

Bournemouth University
Bournemouth
09.2017 - 11.2020

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Media Production

Alton College
Alton
09.2015 - 06.2017

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Programme development and management
  • Effective leader
  • Understanding of human resources
  • Advanced knowledge of technology
  • Employee management
  • Adaptive to most situations and quick to think of solutions
  • Reactive and responsive

Work availability

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Quote

Fall seven times; stand up eight.
Japanese proverb

Timeline

Greens Dresser

Greens Team LTD
05.2021 - Current

Videographer & Director

Building Blocks Nursery
11.2020 - 04.2021

Radio Producer

Delia Dolor Productions
05.2020 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Media Production

Bournemouth University
09.2017 - 11.2020

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Media Production

Alton College
09.2015 - 06.2017
Samuel Colwood