About me

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please find enclosed my CV for your perusal. Upon reading this standout description, I feel I would be an ideal candidate for this position.

I am an innately creative individual, but with a unique talent of being diversely technically experienced, giving me the ability to be able to turn ideas into tangible results effectively.

I am an organised and experienced producer; I work quickly, professionally and deliver projects on time and in budget through careful project planning and streamlined processes.

I am not just a creative and ideas person - I have a huge amount of skill to turn ideas into reality. I have a strong understanding of television and sales, including how to portray USPs on screen, how to storyboard and creative focussed narratives, as well as more technical operations including (but not limited to):

- Operation of DV, HD and other professional high end portable and studio cameras, including various rigs and jibs.

- Acquisition of sound using microphones, wireless units, XLR cables, portable mixers and more.

- Complex editing and effects using Final Cut Pro, After Effects and Adobe Photoshop CS5.

- Complex lighting (including working on 16AMP and phased studio setups), working on location and in studio.

These technical skills allow me to, if necessary, get involved at any stage on the project, helping to meet deadlines where budgets are low. It also has given me a great understanding of how to write a feasible concept - not wasting time in the treatment or planning stages with analysing technical possibilities - I can prepare and plan using my own knowledge and understanding of exactly what may be technically required for an idea.

I also have strong experience based in live TV broadcasting, with a sales focus. I understand what is needed to 'sell' an idea, service or product, and how to convey these ideas creatively through print, media, web and TV. I am specialist in extracting unique selling points, branding and delivering strong visual ideas through the medium of TV.

I am a brilliant team player, a strong team leader, and expert project manager. I manage processes and people well, and I always deliver above and beyond expected, on time and in budget. I will be a valued member of your team. I am proactive in tasks and challenges, and offer solutions not problems.

I hope you find my statement and CV ideal for what you are considering in this exciting role,

I have included some showreel material from YouTube,

Dawn Til Deck (2007) Producer, Director & Online Editor

FULL SHOWREEL MATERIAL AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Kindest Regards

Thomas Frake