Melissa Blake

Date of Birth: 19.04.92 Contact Number: 07816118080 Address: 11 Hunter House Road, Hunters Bar, Sheffield S11 8TU E-mail Address: mel.blake92@gmail.com

Full, clean UK drivers license

Education
MArt in Film and Media Production, Sheffield Hallam University 2010-2014
Obtained Second class honours, upper division (2:1) at BA level

A Levels, Bilborough College 2008-2010

4 A Level grades from A-C

GCSEs, Big Wood Business and Enterprise College 2003-2008

7 GCSE grades from A-C

Work Experience
-Chiara Fashion Intern, August 2013 September 2013
Address: Chiara Fashion, Unit 15, Croydon House, Croydon Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 9RT Telephone Number: 0784 120 89 60 Referee: Ertan Akgul

-Flog It! Production Steward, November 2012

Referee: Natasha Paulinyi (Production Runner)

-iFeatures2 Summer Residential Workshop - Assistant, 10th-13th July 2012

Referee: Lisa Howe (Professional Development Manager)

-Warp Films Intern, 6th-29th June 2012

Address: Warp Films, Electric Works, Sheffield Digital Campus, Sheffield, S1 2BJ Telephone Number: (0114) 286 6280

Referee: Ms E. Morgan (Junior Production Assistant)

-Sheffield Doc/Fest Volunteer, 10th 18th June 2011

Address: The Workstation, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 2BX Telephone Number: (0114) 279 6511 Referee: Mr J. OBrien (Volunteers Co-ordinator)

Personal Statement
I am currently undertaking a MArt degree in film and media production at Sheffield Hallam University; its challenging and it allows me to be creative which is always enticing. I enjoy socialising, exercise, photography, writing and film. I frequently search for work experience regarding production office work within the media sector. This has allowed me to dabble in events organisation which I loved, and would like to pursue in the future, however my aim is to work in television research. Ive been described as bubbly, hardworking and courteous by friends and peers, and I know that I will apply myself to any task presented to me.

Skills
Communication
Having worked most of my time in retail, interning within production offices and taking on the role of producer in various media projects, I have frequently spent my time liaising with customers, consumers and clientele in aid of production and development.

Planning/Organisation
During my work experience, I have undertaken the necessary means to establish communication within project development such as arranging meetings auditions via email, telephone or Skype; creating call sheets, drafting risk assessments and developing invitations.

Teamwork
Since working and studying within group orientated practices, teamwork is something that I engage in on a regular basis as an aim to develop a larger project. I have worked in retail and assisted with developing short films, TV and web series. Nevertheless, I am still confident to work independently and I am a keen self-starter.

Technical
Competent with final cut pro software. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, more training needed with Excel. Strong knowledge of Celtx software. Strong knowledge of Parashoot risk assessment software. Basic knowledge of using Scenecronize software.