Anna-Marie Batho

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About me

I have spent the past 16 months working as a Production Assistant/ Coordinator within a busy London based news studio and am now keen to move on to something new. I have thoroughly enjoyed my job as Bloomberg's office and studio PA and have learnt an abundance of new skills. These include mastering the firm's terminal, which enabled me to communicate with the entire company on an international level and organise over 40 members of crew on a day to day basis. As well as coordinating the crew in our Gallery and Studio, I have been the main point of contact for our departments in Turkey, India and the USA, to arrange studio bookings for London based guests to appear either live or pre-recorded on their shows.

Additionally, I have been operating within the Gallery as a PA and an Autocue Op, giving me insight and experience into live television and a greater understanding of the various roles within the gallery and the studio floor. Having a clear insight and awareness into your colleague's roles and the challenges that they face on a daily basis is key when organising crew on a large scale and maintaining the smooth running of a busy news studio for 8 hours of live programming.

Since starting as a studio runner in May 2011, I have learnt a huge range of practical and organisational skills which I have applied to the role of PA, skills which I believe are essential in any work place and help to maintain a well organised yet motivating environment. I feel I have gained all that I can within my current role and am ready for new challenges and the opportunity to meet new people.

Referees:
Patrick Burns
TV Operations Manager
Bloomberg News
London, UK
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Fred El Harris
Producer
Filmotion Productions Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW Australia
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David Capps
Chairman
Capco Trust Holdings Ltd
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Additional information:
Skills that I apply to my current role:

* Flexibility- On a daily basis I switch roles, from operating in the Gallery as a PA and Autocue Op to coordinating the crew and arranging various studios, shoots and kit.

* Fast Learner- Within months of starting as a Studio Runner/AFM I was able to learn the Bloomberg terminal, ENPS ,Q Master ,Winplus and Sequence View Lite, which enabled me to progress to the position of Gallery and Studio PA. I would make the most of any opportunity to learn more, and am eager for a new challenge.

* Dynamic- I am confident in my approach to taking on new tasks and roles when given the opportunity. When working with such a large crew and fast changing/demanding content within our live shows I am used to problem solving and coming up with solutions, whilst maintaining a positive and calm attitude.

* Communication- I pride myself on being able to communicate with members of staff and guests on all levels. On a day to day basis I am needed to communicate with up to 40 members of crew to ensure that they all know exactly what they should be doing and assisting them where needed. Additionally, I coordinate shoots/ pre-records for our departments in Turkey, India and the US and have to overcome any misunderstandings and certain issues that get lost in translation. Within the Gallery, my role as PA involves counting and communicating with the anchors, guests and the floor and gallery crew, so it is vital that I am clear and concise when communicating.

* Team Player- I consider myself a team player and have always fitted into various crews, companies and roles with ease. I am a people person and work efficiently and wholeheartedly with different types of people. Making the team a priority is always important and imperative to being a successful PA./Coordinator.


Computer Packages Used

* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft Office
* Excel
* PowerPoint
* Photoshop
* Final Cut Pro
* ENPS
* Bloomberg Terminal
* Q Master
* Winplus
* Sequence View Lite

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Production Secretary
Job Titles	Production Assistant (PA), Production Coordinator, Production Support
Years in industry	1 to 3 years