FRAME LIGHT Group Ltd - March 2019 - Present Film Critic • Reviewing submissions for FRAME LIGHT's upcoming short film festival Short Focus 2019. Freelance Digital Media Producer - January 2015 - Present Producer, Writer, Film-maker, and Editor. • Produced video, photo and audio assets for commercial clients; responsible for ideation, writing, recording, directing, and editing. • Past clients include charities, brands, a YouTuber with over 1.8 million subscribers, and the world’s largest student-run company. • Experienced in editing, producing graphics, and design using Adobe Creative Suite and equivalent Mac and Windows software. Reopen Nominations (RON) Presidential Campaign - February 2018 - March 2018 Assistant Director, and Marketing and Communications Coordinator • Developed strategy for the RON campaign during the University of York Students’ Union 2018 presidential elections • Increased first-preference RON votes by 680% from 2017, ensuring an unprecedented second place. • Mobilised previous non-voters; 24% more students voted than in 2017, producing the largest turnout ever for the Union. • Copywrote press releases and secured promotion in local and national student outlets including York Vision and The Tab. • Produced, wrote and recorded digital and print campaign media; digital media amassed over 17,500 views on Facebook alone. • Used digital marketing software including Facebook Ads manager and MailChimp, and analytics software including Google Analytics. • The Union recognised RON as an "impressive" reforming campaign and consulted us on student representation and engagement plans. Innocent Theatre - November 2012 - September 2015 Cofounder, Artistic Director, Playwright, Producer, and Marketing and Communications Coordinator. • Coproduced, wrote, directed and performed in four sold-out productions with over 1000 attendees. • Interviewed panels that included artists, community leaders, and political refugees. • Developed a £1000 grant from The British Iranian Community Development Organisation into a self-sustaining production model. • Pitched to external firms and regulators including Illuminate Productions, Bankside Open Spaces Trust and Southwark Council. • Managed social media using software including HootSuite; secured promotion from the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. • Led and designed digital and print marketing, and managed field marketing teams, disseminating advertising across London. • Provided administrative support including clerical work, office management, and marketing research; proficient in Microsoft Office. The Park Tavern - Salamander Inns Limited - February 2015 - August 2015 Barman and Waiter. • Improved my client-facing and quality-control skills through various front of house responsibilities, whilst learning adaptability in an unpredictable work environment. Whitgift Special Needs Activity Project - August 2013 Volunteer Supervisor. • Developed patience, emotional intelligence, and teamwork skills in supporting young persons with mental disabilities. Responsibilities included organisation and supervision of daily activities, whilst attending to the specific needs of the young persons. This often involved ad hoc problem solving, which improved my adaptability. Tapologo Hospice - October 2012 Outreach and Teaching Volunteer. • Taught de Bono thinking skills to over 200 members of low SES communities through seminars and private tutoring. • Supervised lessons and rejuvenated infrastructure at a primary school and nursery in the Siza settlement, a local squatter camp. • Part of a fundraising team that raised £5,650 in donations towards future community initiatives in Rustenburg. Poiano Resort Hotel - August 2012 Barman, Waiter and Greeter • Communicating with multilingual clientele and staff matured my service orientation, active listening, and adaptability. Allen and Overy - July 2012 Intern Assistant to a Senior Partner, Corporate Department. • Responsible for researching and presenting different approaches to client cases, which necessitated critical thinking and comprehension. • Improved my data management and analysis skills by collating research on cases and specific legal regulations. • A great learning experience, I used communication skills to access the senior partner’s expertise.