| REBECCA DAWSON
9 Flanchford Road
Stamford Brook, London
W12 9ND
07830 138730
CaCareer History
Walt Disney Company UK
Promo Producer October 07 – Present
· Responsible for the creation, design and reversion of promos, campaigns and graphical elements used on air for Disney UK, Scandinavia & Emerging Markets
· Interpret project brief, write scripts, select and edit clip based or provided material for promos
· Offline and online editing on Final Cut Pro
· Directing edits, audio dubs and voice-over sessions
· Producing and delivering projects to tight deadlines
Bridge and Tunnel Productions January – July 2007 Industrial Placement Module English Literature BA followed by further employment
· Assistant Producer responsible for advertising and recruiting work experience candidates
· Assistant Producer / Location Manager: ERAS Asylum Car Wash Project
· Contributor of themes and ideas to the team
· 12 Camera studio set up
· Camera Operator
· Completing challenging tasks and adhering to schedules
· Coordinating projects, budgets and site locations
MTV News International April and May 2007
Work Experience Placement
- Responsible for transcribing and logging offline material
- Researching stories
- Administrative tasks as designated by the team
BBC 1 TV March 2006 – June 2006
Series Studio Runner on Strictly Dance Fever 2
· Responsible for looking after contestants on live show
· Adhering to schedules
· Assisting Floor Managers on set
· Administrative tasks as designated by team
· Logging audition footage
· Organising props
· DVD duplication and design
Big Game TV March 2006 –September 2006
Fl Floor Manager / Camera Operator
· Supporting office staff with reporting
· Collating input from viewers, summarising key learning points to improve performance, tackling issues and problem-solving proactively throughout shoots, as well as telephone support
· Providing support to Technical Directors and Simulcast channels with changeovers/ads and with camera movement, shot management, lighting and maintenance, ownership and management of microphone systems, batteries and testing equipment.
· Camera Operator
· Covering the Producer and Technical Director’s breaks
Starstruck Media March 2006 – August 2006 PA to Managing Director
· Writing scripts for film reviews
· Researching Celebrity Data
· Managing Diaries and Scheduling events
Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Magazine November 2005 – January 2009
TV Events Coordinator
· Assisting with sourcing sponsorship and free promotions
· Liaising with Terrestrial TV Channel Directors and Executives with a view to broadcasting ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Awards’ event in October 2006
Rapture TV September 2005 – March 2006 Runner
· Coordinating music and editing playlists
· Digitizing program footage
· Organising voiceovers
· Script research
· Studio set-up
· Logging on shoots
· Creating databases,
· Running competitions
· Creating and acquiring marketing collateral (posters, EPKs, betas)
· Coordinating events, attendee lists, sending guest invites
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2003 – 2007 Newcastle University
2:1 English Literature B.A. Hons
2000 - 2002 King James 6th Form
4 ‘A’ levels A, B, B, C Grades
(English Lit, English Lang, Psychology, Gen Studies)
1995 - 2001 King James School
3A*'s, 5A's, 2B's
Skills MS Office applications (Word, XL, Powerpoint)
Apple Mac Applications (inc. Final Cut Pro)
Conversational Spanish
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
· Traveled to Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, USA,
El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Belize, and Guatemala.
· Organised numerous gigs, transport and accommodation for Battle of Bands (Northern) winners 'Mile High' around Yorkshire.
· Organised cancer research charity auction, raised over £500 (Oct '01)
· Harrogate cross-country medalist 2001
· Rowed for Newcastle University first eights squad
Enjoy Independent films, world cinema, rowing, skiing, singing, scuba, horse riding, music (gigs) and acting
REFEREES
For a reference, please contact Simon Amster (Creative Director of Disney Channel UK) 07887 892 642 or Frazer Price (Senior Producer for Disney Channel UK) on 07824 818 940
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