Leah Hocker

Leah Hocker

Looking for opportunities


Location:
London
Career stage:
Entry

Industries

  • Film
  • High-end TV

Regions can work

  • South East
  • London
  • North West
  • East of England
  • West Midlands
  • South West
  • Yorkshire and the Humber
  • East Midlands
  • North East
  • Scotland
  • Wales
  • Northern Ireland

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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.

Tackling harassment and bullying at work

Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

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Experience

  1. Script Reader Intern

    Lift Off Global Network · Aug 2022 - Present

    • 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

  2. Research Analyst

    Clarivate · Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

    • 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

  3. Front of House Team Member

    The Marlborough Head · Oct 2016 - Jul 2018

    • 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

  4. Administrator/Front of House Receptionist

    Red Personnel · Mar 2016 - Feb 2018

    • 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

  5. Water and Sanitation Volunteer (Nicaragua)

    Raleigh International · Sep 2015 - May 2016

    • 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

  6. Event Staff

    LOLA Events Staffing · Jun 2014 - Nov 2016

    • 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

  7. Customer Service Assistant (Student Accomodation)

    Fresh Student Living · Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

    • 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

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Education and training

  1. Work well series

    ScreenSkills Learning Series · Nov 2022 - May 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

  2. Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

    ScreenSkills Test · Nov 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  3. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Nov 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  4. Introduction to mental health awareness at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Nov 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  5. Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Nov 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  6. Trainee Finder 2023/24 launch webinar

    ScreenSkills · Oct 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

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Certificates

  • Introduction to mental health awareness at work

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 15 Nov 2022

  • Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 15 Nov 2022

Leah Hocker

Leah Hocker

Looking for opportunities


Location:
London
Career stage:
Entry

Industries

  • Film
  • High-end TV

Regions can work

  • South East
  • London
  • North West
  • East of England
  • West Midlands
  • South West
  • Yorkshire and the Humber
  • East Midlands
  • North East
  • Scotland
  • Wales
  • Northern Ireland

Download CV