SPENCER DURU
Cambridge,Cambs.
Summary
Having graduated with a 2.1 BA Hons in Business Management from Bournemouth University in 2007, I have spent my career striking a balance between running the operations of my family’s Commercial Property business in East London (as well as my own buy-to-let Property Portfolio) and producing and promoting short and feature films. I am an entrepreneur and self-starter but my true passion has always been in Recruitment and to that end I am looking to return to working in this industry. I am a focused and friendly communicator, committed to helping jobseekers find fulfilling roles. I hold vast experience in interviewing, assessing and matching prospective applicants with client vacancies as demonstrated through running my own agency previously.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Camera assistant / Cable basher
BBC Radio 2
2008.11
- Assisted as a camera assistant and cable basher at BBC Radio 2.
Producer
The Hunt for Gollum
2008.01
- Managed a team of over 40 cast and crew for the production of 'The Hunt for Gollum'
- Sourced and managed VRX team in India, involved in financial planning, location management, and promotion
- The film received over 20 million views.
Founder/Director
Be Present Ltd
2017.01 - Current
- Established Be Present Ltd in 2017 and built up a portfolio of 21 properties located all over the UK
- Sourced and identified investment opportunities, drew up financial appraisals, secured commercial mortgages, negotiated purchase prices, project managed internal re-development, liaised with local agents, and managed tenancy contracts.
Managing Director
Longmayne Ltd
2010.01 - Current
- Managed Longmayne Ltd, a family Commercial Property Company, for over 11 years
- Managed a team of 3 people, drew up tenant contracts, negotiated leases, liaised with solicitors and local council, used Excel for financial reporting, processed employee wages, and analyzed development opportunities.
Co-Founder
Teach to Travel
2010.01 - 2016.01
- Co-founded Teach to Travel, a teaching English as a foreign language recruitment agency
- Recruited and placed TELF teachers with schools worldwide, designed and launched the TTF website, and established relationships with foreign schools and agencies through travel.
Business English Language Teacher (Head of Department)
The English Studio
2010.01 - 2011.01
- Designed and led own business curriculum as the Head of Department for Business English Language Teaching at The English Studio.
Intern
Optimum Releasing
2009.01 - 2009.03
- Assisted team operations as an intern at Optimum Releasing.
Runner
Unit TV
2008.05 - 2008.10
- Assisted the team with postproduction operations and office duties at Unit TV
- Had access to their editing suites.
Education
TESOL Certificate -
Filmmaking Course - undefined
2.1 BA (Hons), Business Management - undefined
Leys School Cambridge - undefined
Skills
- Candidate sourcing
- Interview facilitation
- Client relationship management
- Business development
- Salary negotiations knowledge
- Exceptional communication
Timeline
Founder/Director
Be Present Ltd
2017.01 - Current
Managing Director
Longmayne Ltd
2010.01 - Current
Co-Founder
Teach to Travel
2010.01 - 2016.01
Business English Language Teacher (Head of Department)
The English Studio
2010.01 - 2011.01
Intern
Optimum Releasing
2009.01 - 2009.03
Camera assistant / Cable basher
BBC Radio 2
2008.11
Runner
Unit TV
2008.05 - 2008.10
Producer
The Hunt for Gollum
2008.01