About me
A professional post production manager and editor, I have over fifteen years experience in the television industry in New Zealand, including Operations Manager at Video Television Resources Limited, where I was able to grow the business and develop new and long term relationships. I have also continued to follow my passion for filmmaking in my hobbies and am currently editing a family history documentary for my family. I have come to the United Kingdom to continue to grow my career and take on new challenges.
Key Skills
• Strong communication skills from dealing with clients and staff daily
• Good time management from dealing with bookings and clients’ deadlines
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Job Designer
• Strong IT skills, including media management, file delivery, software upgrades and RAID drive issues
• Highly proficient editing skills in Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Pro
• Good understanding of DaVinci Resolve, LTO 5 & Retrospect 11
Projects
Work history
Operations Manager
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In the three years at VTR, I grew the business from a loss making company to one that posted a healthy profit, cultivating both current and new clients. I managed all aspects of the post production process, from ingest to delivery, including international deliveries to Discovery Channel and BSkyB. I implemented a long term upgrade strategy, installing 4K/UHD suites in 2015 and redesigning our premiere grading suite. I also edited and designed graphics for current affairs programme Native Affairs, documentaries, such as St. James: The Show Goes On and corporate videos for ANZ (NZ Ltd) and Vero (Suncorp NZ Ltd).
Freelance Promos Director
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Part time, I wrote, directed and edited successful promotional campaigns for Choice TV, including their flagship programmes Cook the Books and Get Growing, as well as the successful 2014 Autumn sales campaign.
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Skills
- TV
- Avid Media Composer
- Final Cut Pro
- Photoshop
- Graphic Design
- Premiere Pro
- Bookings
- Davinci Resolve
- After Affects
- Microsoft Word Powerpoint Excel Outlook
- Client Creative Services
Education
Diploma in Film and Television Production
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Over ten months I was taught the basics of pre-production and production, as well as majoring in post production and editing. In our post production department 11 of 14 editors were employed before the end of the course, and a majority still remain in the New Zealand industry.
Bachelor in Arts, Film and Television
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While based predominantly on film theory, the Television Production courses provided practical production skills, and I was also involved in the Waikato Student Association's television channel.
Awards
Qantas Media Award
I was extremely proud when "Missing Pieces: Ngahuia" won Best Constructed Reality Programme in 2009, which I had solely edited, and in 2012 it was voted TV Guide Best On The Box People's Choice Awards. It still continues in NZ as the high rating Lost and Found.