1. Academic qualifications
Bachelor of Arts
First Class Honours in Creative Writing
Roehampton University: 2015
A levels
Media studies (B) Drama (C) English literature (C)
Roundhay sixth form collage: 2012
GCSE ‘s
11 A-C’s including Maths (B) Science (B) English (B)
Roundhay School: 2010
Personal summary
I love TV. It is one of my dreams; it’s one of my goals
and I am driven to do my best. I am a creative
individual with an interest in writing for drama and
comedy. As a Writer, I perform to high standards
and I have experience producing pilots for both
comedy and drama. Keen to work to the best of my
ability, I present a positive approach to life, whilst
having a cheerful and friendly work ethic.
Princess Productions Systems Runner May 2015 August
Experienced on live shoots assisting the production house
 Programme research.
 Production filming and Vox-Pops.
 Sitting-in and studying Gallery broadcasts.
 Enabling the production house to run smoothly.
 Pitching ideas for pilots and commissioned series.
 Managing audience Phone-ins to The Wright Stuff.
 Supporting the Office Manager with general office
responsibilities.
 Assisting pilot shoots and supporting the director.
Freelance Runner2014-May 2015
Assisting film studios throughout London
 Worked as a runner for; post-houses, SFX teams and
edit studios, have worked on set and productions.
 Gained experience on specialist jobs such as camera
work, assisting edits, worked as a camera operator on
live shows, sat-in and inputted on live edits.
Independent Dance Teacher: October 2013-present
Teaching across primary schools throughout London
 Providing lessons to develop and improve physical
health.
 Leading after school clubs, where I helped develop
personal relationships and acted as a mentor to young
people.
NYFA Team Producer: Summer 2013
As an active team leader my role involved ensuring my
team was on target to create a successful short film.
 Oversaw production IE: Script development, filming to
edits.
 Assigned to maintain production budgets.
 Organisied, locations and shoots.
Technical assistant: February 2011- March 2012
Recording, filming and editing both film and audio media.
 FILM: Location set up, shooting, lighting, sound and
video editing.
 MUSIC: Sound engineering, vocal and instrumental
editing.
 Obtained a technical experience of working as a team.
Omari Swanston - Jeffers
Employability skills
 Camera Trained: Detailed on how to handle and operate
film and studio cameras.
 Independent Writer/Director: Shorts Filmography
I.T Guys | The Hustle | Flora & a short in production.
 Software Trained: Final Draft, Photoshop/ Premier Pro
Final Cut Pro.
 Dance-Training in both classical and urban dance styles.
 Clear and professional communication skills.
 The ability to work under pressure.
Additional information
 Active Script reader.
 A brilliant motivator to children.
 Confident in Spanish.
 Travelled through Europe on youth exchanges.
 Dancer; performed throughout England and Europe.
 Lover of British Drama.
References
Aleksander Hale Princess Production Line Manager
07515 526255 Aleksander.hale@princesstv.com
Elizabeth Clegg Screenwriting Head Lecture
Roehampton University e.clegg@roehampton.ac.uk
Showreel: vimeo.com/omarisj
Website: http://olmanproductions.wix.com/olmanswanny
Experience - Work History
Fulltime Availability
Email:Omari_sj@hotmail.co.uk
Mobile: 07958 331939