About
I am an efficient and highly motivated individual with a deep-seated love for film and television. I am currently seeking entry-level runner positions that will support my goals for a career in television and film production. I have a wide range of skills gained from various fast paced and high pressured roles in consulting, hospitality, events, and administration. My varied experience means I am able to pick up new tasks quickly, multitask, and work in a high pressured environment. I am eager to learn and grow within the industry, and gain more experience.
ScreenSkills Training Passport
Leah Hocker has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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Script Reader Intern
• Responsible for reviewing script submissions and independent films to assess their quality and select the potential winners for the Lift Off Festival’s global showcases • Writing detailed extended feedback to screenwriters and directors on selected short films, features, and scripts • Providing admin support such as setting up location specific festival accounts on filmfreeway, assigning projects to various film categories and genres, and archiving old submissions
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Research Analyst
• Supported the delivery of Clarivates benchmarking programmes and bespoke consulting projects • Resolved all phone and email queries as the first point of contact for programme managers and clients • Processed company datasets and produced analytical insights for clients and internal stakeholders • Liaised frequently with the software development team to ensure effective cross-collaboration in the development and testing of new and existing data visualisation tools • Increased company revenue by ensuring client contracts were reviewed and updated on an annual basis and organising workshops for prospective new clients
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Front of House Team Member
• Responsible for serving food and drinks, assisting with customer queries, and providing expert knowledge about the food, ingredients, and drinks to customers • Managing reservations, replenishing stock, and updating the bar inventory • Helping with the training of new staff in current food and beverage products and coaching them in effective sales techniques to increase sales • Increased sales by publicising seasonal promotional offers to customers and communicating daily specials and new menu additions
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Administrator/Front of House Receptionist
• Supported the day-to-day operations of various companies and oversaw the maintenance of the office, including the opening and lock up of the office, managing incoming and outgoing post, ordering weekly stationery and equipment, managing room bookings requests, setting up meeting rooms with tea & coffee, organising lunch and catering, and assisting with audio-visual set up • Oversaw the set-up of numerous company events and conferences across different locations, involving transporting documents, providing catering and refreshments, and greeting and signing in guests • Processed and dispatched online orders, monitored stock inventory, managed the customer database, and processed payments and client invoices • Created and distributed user-guides to help staff effectively navigate the intranet system and utilise internal datasets
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Water and Sanitation Volunteer (Nicaragua)
• Organised interactive community events and workshops on health, environmental, and social issues to raise awareness of deforestation, soil erosion, climate change, sanitation and hygiene, local water management, sexual reproductive health, and gender inequality • Produced monthly progress reports to evaluate project impact and inform future project delivery
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Event Staff
• Served food and drink to guests at a variety of high-profile events, ensuring a premium service in a highly demanding working environment • Responsible for the set-up, clearing and managing of event space, bars, and dining tables
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Customer Service Assistant (Student Accomodation)
• Led the preparation of student rooms, ensuring all were fully equipped with necessary items from the inventory • Checked students into the rooms and escorted them around the building • Managed incoming post, answered incoming calls, and carried out kitchen inspections • Enhanced data quality by logging maintenance issues into relevant systems and ensuring the logs were updated
Education and training
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Work well series
ScreenSkills Funded
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Trainee Finder 2023/24 launch webinar
ScreenSkills Funded
Certificates
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work