Bethany Clarke

I have 10 years experience working in events on both a volunteer and freelance basis, in a number of different roles including in catering, cleaning, set up and media coverage. I am seeking a full time events role that gives me the oppurtunity to continue expanding my knowledge and grow with the business.

TV Production Assistant

- Provided catering for the cast and crew within an hour's notice, adhering to all dietary requirements and preferences eectively and punctually whilst meeting the catering budget. 

- Adapted consistently to variables such as weather, cast and crew needs and members of the public in order keep lming on schedule to the minute. 

- Set up and took down break areas for cast and crew, adapted and retained information quickly to safely use unfamiliar equipment when covering crew roles due to sudden production changes.

Bartender/Waitress

- Practiced attentive listening and communication skills when interacting with frustrated customers, oering support to colleagues who were less condent serving customers with particular preferences. 

- Condently multitasked responsibilities such as assisting in the kitchen, pouring drinks and serving food for a full house, all while maintaining a 5 star hygiene rating and safe use of sanitation and food safety procedures. 

- Utilised my natural ability of social perception to adjust language and adapt service given to customers based on the event including funeral wakes, wedding receptions, games nights, and seasonal holidays

Film & TV Workshop Leader

- Assisted in productions including high stakes, fast paced West End shows by moving/loading heavy equipment, wrangling young talent backstage in accordance to a strict schedule and catering to talent needs e.g. ensure access to food and beverage at all times. 

- Supervised student lm productions with diverse themes, implementing health and safety measures on sets simulating event environments such as large scale feasts, classrooms, meetings and parties.

Art and Photography Teacher

- Communicated with stakeholders on the phone, via email, face to face and on Microsoft Teams/Zoom regarding the progress of students, my personal development and upcoming events run by the school such as open evenings, art showcases, theatre productions and enrichment trips. 

- Coordinated my own creative enrichment events such as art therapy sessions, lunch time art clubs and wild garden initiatives. 

- Successfully engaged up to 32 high school aged students with a set creative arts curriculum established by the associated trust.

August 2023: MA Moving Image and Sound - Norwich University of the Arts (Merit)

July 2021: Qualified Teacher Status (Art & Design) - Coventry University

June 2020: BA(hons) Digital Film Production - University of Suffolk

July 2014: A Levels - Fine Art (A*), English Language (B), Film Studies (B)

July 2012: 11 GCSEs including Maths (A) and English (A)