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To whom it may concern,

I have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at the University of Guelph and the TV Writing and Producing program at Humber College. Currently I work as a producer’s assistant for Rogers TV’s Daytime Peel, a writer for WhatCulture!, a website which discusses a variety of entertainment topics, most notably film and television and part time at a Tim Horton’s as a baker. Through the skills I have gained during my education and work experiences I know I can make an excellent addition to your team.

Creative writing has always been a strong passion of mine, one of the reasons I enrolled in the programs at Guelph and Humber. The TV Writing and Producing program armed me with the knowledge of how to write for television and film and extended my interest to producing. This allowed me to gain experience working with film, both for school and on professional sets. My work at Rogers has led me to become a producer’s assistant where I work directly with the producer/host to research topics, schedule guests and help ensure segments are filmed efficiently while meeting guest needs. This summer I became a writer for the website WhatCulture! where I write reviews and thoughts on film, television and entertainment news. Additionally I continue to work with classmates on short films, sketches and spec scripts.

My internship in the Professional Management Program at Bell Mobility gave me the chance to grow in a professional corporate environment. As an Associate of the Media & Communications department, my tasks included writing and editing several internal and external documents for promotional purposes. My largest accomplishment was leading a joint-department project for the PMP Complex catalogue for the UTM Career Fair. I was charged with scheduling photo shoots, coordinating deadlines, writing and editing page descriptions and photo captions. Due to my work on this project I was awarded with the monthly Veritas Award for demonstrating leadership qualities consistent with the PMP’s values.

Thanks to my positions at Arrowhead Camp, and the Mississauga Golf and Country Club I have experience managing people and attending the needs of individuals. These jobs have excelled my customer service abilities, allowing me to gain invaluable communication skills.

I would appreciate being considered for the position and would be happy to come in for an interview at your convenience. Thank you for taking the time to review my application.

Sincerely,

Richard Church

PROFILE

A positive outgoing individual regarded as a bright, enthusiastic competent team member who is always prepared to go the extra mile. An excellent communicator who works well independently and in teamwork situations. Strong time management, problem solving, research and organizational skills. A fast learner with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

EDUCATION

Graduate Diploma, TV Writing and Producing 2011 – 2012
Humber College – Lakeshore Campus, Toronto, Ontario

Bachelor of Arts, English 2005 – 2010
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Contributing Writer August 2013 – Current
WhatCulture!
Write online articles discussing film and television for a wide audience for whatculture.com.

Producer’s Assistant August 2013 – Current
Rogers TV, Mississauga, Ontario
Directly assist producer/host in researching topics, scheduling guests and ensuring segments film efficiently and guest needs are met.

Production Assistant/Transportation Coordinator July – September 2013
Dead Rivalry Productions, Dead Rivalry
Assisted as needed to set up equipment and set decorations on independent film. Coordinated transportation for crew and talent for duration of filming.

Co-Writer June 2013
Of Coffee and Quests
Co-wrote script for short film submission in the 48 Hour Toronto Film Challenge.

Baker March 2013 – Current
Tim Horton’s
Bake a variety of Tim Horton’s products. Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and utensils. Stock products in freezer and conducts food pull for the morning bakers.

Volunteer March – August 2013
Rogers TV, Mississauga, Ontario
Assist in live-to-air studio tapings for Daytime Peel in a variety of positions, namely camera operator and production assistant.

Media & Communications Associate August – December 2012
Professional Management Program at Bell Media, Mississauga, Ontario
Managed multiple projects simultaneously. Worked in group situations to produce promotional materials. Wrote and edited creative pieces. Trained new co-workers in department procedures and monitored their development.

Production Assistant August – September 2012
Workforce Productions, Undercover Boss Canada – Season 2
Helped unload and load equipment on set. Picked up equipment from rental offices. Drove employees to Reveal & Reward locations. Assisted as needed on and off set.

Locker Room Attendant (Seasonal) 2009 – 2011
Mississauga Golf and Country Club Ltd, Mississauga, Ontario
Cleaned and fixed member’s shoes. Conducted daily inspections of locker room supplies and cleanliness. Trained co-workers in club procedures and monitored their development. Enthusiastically assisted all members needs.

Camp Counselor (Seasonal) 2004 – 2007
Arrowhead Camp, Dwight, Ontario
Cheerfully supervised children aged 6 – 16 for the summer. Trained LIT’s and counsellors in camp procedures. As a leader, planned games and events for teamwork situations. Maintained cleanliness of camp grounds.

SKILLS

Computer and Technical Skills:
• Microsoft Office
• JVC HD cameras
• iMovie
• Exposure to Adobe Photoshop

Editing and Development:
• Proofreading and copy editing
• Fact checking
• Production and design tasks
• Creative story and script writing

Film and Production Experience:
• Completed several short film projects for school
• Wrote and co-write scripts for various genres
• Edited short films
• Location scout
• Pitched ideas to teachers and executives

References available upon request