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  Profile:  Tom Des Forges
 
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Linked under Runners/Newcomers, Researchers in UK - England/Wales.
A hard working and experienced runner with a passion for working in television.

Credits: The Krypton Factor (TV), Bingo Night Live (TV), MUTV (SP).
Contact: [send email]  [view map]   Tel: 07896 416315

Tom des Forges

46 Vernon Road

Poynton

Stockport, Cheshire

SK12 1LP

Telephone: 07896 416315

E-mail: radioheadley@hotmail.com

 

Main Skills

 

- Effective communication skills, able to work with wide variety of personnel.

- Working knowledge of non-linear editing on Avid, Final Cut and Adobe Premiere. 

- Proficient on Word, Internet Explorer and Outlook.

- Eager and enthusiastic to learn.

- Dependable and punctual.

 

Experience

July 2009 – Talkback Thames for BBC – The Apprentice


April 2009 – Channel K for BBC Three – “Admin” - Runner

 

December 2008 and January 2009 - ITV - The Krypton Factor – Contestant/Office Runner

 

December 2008 - ITV - Britannia High - Production Runner

 

May 2008 November 2008 - ITV Bingo Night Live - Researcher/Production Runner/Viewer Care Assistant

 

-  Individually wrote comedy news strand The Week in Numbers.

- Sourced music and made sure it was cleared for use on the show.

- Put together games for the show where viewers have the chance to win money.

- Named strands for the show, e.g. Agony Ant, where viewers wrote in with their dilemmas to presenter Anthony Crank.

- Assisted in finding celebrity players/sourcing details for their agents.

- Worked closely with and looked after on screen talent.

- Researched and sourced images from the internet for use on the show.

- Responsible for printing scripts/running orders and distributing them to the gallery and studio floor.

- Created documents such as VT lists, Grams lists and Stills lists for Producers.

- Handled complaints from viewers and responded accordingly.

- Manned the phones during the show.

 

October 2007 August 2008 - MUTV Runner, Graphics Assistant, Camera Assistant

 

- Assisted on graphics making sure stats on screen were accurate and that all spelling and punctuation was correct.

- Manned the phones during competitions and phone-ins.

- Responsible for looking after weekly prizes and posting them from the offices.

- Assisted cameraman on match day setting up and carrying equipment, helped prepare for interviews and broadcast.

 

March 2008 ITV The Jeremy Kyle Show Production Runner

 

February 2008 Endemol Deal Or No Deal auditions Runner

 

February 2008 Work Experience ITV Tonight With Trevor McDonald and Real Crime

 

January 2008 - BBC - I'd Do Anything auditions Runner

 

October 2007 - ITV - 60 Minute Makeover - Design Assistant

 

March 2007 – Work Experience - ITV - Soapstar Superchef - Studio Runner

 

 

Qualifications

 

2005-2008 BSC (Hons) Professional Broadcast Techniques at Salford University.

 

2002-2004 A Level in English Language.  As Levels in Media Studies and English Literature.

 

1997-2002 – Four GCSE’s including Maths and A grades in English Language and Literature.

 

References

 

I am happy to supply references upon request.


[Email Tom Des Forges]