Emma Thorne

Sheffield, UK • Mobile: 07725 428087 •
Email: emmathorne99@gmail.com 

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Media Production Graduate, looking for her first permanent role.

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Professional Profile 

Emma is well-organised, trustworthy, and dedicated. At university and through freelance work she has developed many production skills. Her experience working in other sectors has helped her develop strong soft skills she will bring to a team.

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Areas of Expertise 

• Creation of videos in many different genres

• Video editing

• Recording sound

• Cinematography

• Photography

• Understanding of colour psychology

• Recording events 

• Proficient with both PC & Mac 

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Other capabilities

• Good project management and planning skills

• Passionate about great customer service 

• Making participants feel relaxed to create better content 

• Good verbal and written communication 

• Working independently and with a team

• Excellent time management, always punctual and reliable 

• Lifelong learning 

• Proficient with both PC & Mac 

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Qualifications 

2018 - 2021 Sheffield Hallam University, Media Production BA (2.1)
2017-2018 Sheffield College Film, TV and Special Effects Level 3 (Distinction) 

2010 – 2016 Tapton School, Sheffield. GCSEs in: Animal Care BTEC (A) English Language (B) English Literature (B) Physical Education (B) Drama (B) Maths (C) Core Science (C) Additional Science (C) Religious Studies (C) 

 

Experience 

Video Editor at Go M.A.D. Thinking - Summer 2021

• Using raw video and audio files, as well as gathering b-roll to edit interviews

• Communicating with employers across the country effectively through zoom calls and email

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Director of Photography for the short film 'The Enchanted Chest" - January 2020

• Involved analysing the script and making decisions on how the aesthetics should be to help tell the story. Including use of colour, framing, composition, movement.

• Creating moodboards and storyboards to be able to effectively communicate and demonstrate my visions to the director, cinematographer and arts director.

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 Promotional Videos for Access Denied - October 2019

• Involving cinematography work in low light.

• Editing a range of different promotional videos for social media.

• Working closely with the client to achieve their desired outcome.

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 Creation of the short film "Untitled" - April 2019

• Applying my creativity, organisation and time keeping skills to create a

successful short film in 48 hours.

• Directing actors to successfully portray the intended characteristics and emotions of the characters.

• Sound design using foley.

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Filmed a live Halle Orchestra Event -  March 2019

• Reacting quickly to instructions to get a successful shot of someone playing an instrument that would be projected on a big screen for the audience to see.

• Working in a fast paced, professional environment.

• Maintaining alertness to ensure I didn’t miss any important instructions.

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Filmed a Sheffield College Graduation Ceremony - October 2018

• Staying alert at all times to capture important moments of the ceremony.

• Having a strong understanding of the type of video we were producing to match this with the footage.

• Editing the graduation together to create an authentic yet professional piece for students and families to enjoy.

• Demonstrated strong time management skills.

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Filmed a wedding ceremony and reception -  August 2018

• Working quickly to get as many successful shots as possible.

• Staying alert and aware of my surroundings at all times to capture important moments.

• Dealing with the public and making them comfortable in front of the camera.

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Freelance editing work for Radcliffe Cardiology – Summer 2018 

• Using raw video and audio files to edit professional looking interviews 

• Working with clients across the country and communicating with them effectively over email 

• Completed all projects on time 

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Small Business Owner - May 2022 to Present 

Running my own online shop selling homemade goods such as candles, pottery, art, etc. Through doing this I’ve developed critical skills such as: 

• Marketing, sales and customer service. 

• Time management 

• Project management and planning 

• Packaging orders efficiently 

 

 

Other Experience 

Dog walker/Pet sitter 2022/2023

Volunteer at the Sheffield Cats Shelter 2022

Barista/Bar Staff at Caffee Leopold Prosecco Lounge Sheffield 2017 – 2018

Bull Close Farm work experience 2016

 

Personal 

Emma lives in Sheffield. She loves animals and in her spare time volunteers at  local animal charities. She also makes beautiful scented candles which she sells through her Etsy store.

 

References available on request

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