1. Gavin Wilton
Career Objective
I am a highly enthusiastic, demonstrated achiever with a strong appetite for personal development and
helping people reach their full potential in the workplace amongst a team. I have a keen, willing work
ethic and a highly positive attitude when it comes to dealing with customers and clients. I see myself as a
leader who works well under pressure and communicate my ideas clearly and effectively. I have a strong
willingness and confidence to learn and advance in whatever field I take on. I have excellent Technology
and ICT skills which I have demonstrated through a range of enterprises including education, the
workplace, and in filmmaking/media. I am organised, creative and dedicated.
PERSONAL DETAILS
ADDRESS 23 Garnerville Road EMAIL gavin_wilton676@icloud.com
Belfast
County Antrim TELEPHONE 07762908959
BT4 2QQ
EDUCATION
Belfast Met College Sept 2013-June 2015
Higher National Diploma Level 5 Creative Media Production (Film and Television)
Achieved with Merit
Year 1 Year 2
Module Mark Module Mark
Development and Techniques of Film
and Video Editing
D Producer for Moving Image Production D
Camera and Lighting Techniques for
Media Moving Image
M Special Subject Investigation for
Creative Media Production
D
Film Studies M Fiction Production for Moving Image D
Television Studio Production M Moving Image Documentary
Production
D
Scriptwriting for Moving Image
Production
M Career Development for The Moving
Image Industries
M
Director for Moving Image Production M Research Techniques for Creative
Media Production
M
Practical Skills for Moving Image
Production
M Sound Design for Moving Image
Production
P
Project Design, Implementation and
Evaluation
P Advertisement Production for
Television
P
Contextual Studies for Creative Media
Production
P
* D - Distinction, M - Merit, P - Pass
Belfast Met College Sept 2012 - June 2013
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Business which I achieved Distinction*, the top grade.
Sullivan Upper School Sept 2004 – June 2011
A levels
 Moving Image Arts - B
 Business Studies - D
8 GCSEs including ICT (A), Maths (C), English language (B), Technology and Design (B)

2. Key Skills
Communication
 In all of my jobs I have been able to effectively communicate and ensure that the needs of
customers are met. This is due partly to my personality but also to my well developed
communication skills, and mature approach to working with people. I would have regularly
communicated with multidisciplinary colleagues at all levels and empathise accordingly.
 In my role as Producer/Director/Writer on our course productions I have been strongly relied
upon by my peers to bring visions to life and effectively communicate my ideas.
Team Player
 I demonstrate strong leadership skills and have always been a team player, this is evidenced in
my work at Belfast Met College on my course in which I was regularly selected as Producer and
Director for projects by my peers, A Level Coursework, group work and part time jobs.
 Achieved commitment, success and initiative within group.
Decision Judgement
 Pragmatic thinker who listens to everyone’s opinion and then takes a lead to ensure decisions are
thought through and will result in maximum success.
 I have also taken on leadership roles within College group productions and tasks.
Self-Management
 Practiced organisational skills in work, during study and when arranging shooting schedules for
film productions. In my position as Producer/Director I have been required to pitch the
production, write/edit the script, arrange castings as well as cast actors, prepare the shoot
including location scouting and practice shoots, all before production has begun.
EMPLOYMENT
Lifestyle Sports - Sales Team Leader (Member of Management) - March 2017 - Present
 Started this job as a Customer Service Advisor in a brand new store, within 8 months I was
promoted to management level
 Main duties and responsibilities include; opening and closing the shop, managing and directing
my team on the shop floor, dealing with customer queries and complaints, driving sales and
targets, cash handling and dealing with tills and the safe.
 I was promoted to management because I had an unparalleled level of passion and commitment
to my role and the Area Manager saw me as a natural leader.
 My knowledge of sports products, for example running and fitness clothing and footwear, and
football boots was very low when I began my role. However, due to my ability to adapt to any
role I take on I made it my business to learn details of products in order to improve customer
service and sales.
 I would regularly be appraised by my manager and area manager for my commitment and
attitude to my work.
 I also took it upon myself to bring tools into work to various out basic handyman duties in order
to the keep the store looking pristine, which shows I am always willing to go the extra mile.
HMV - Customer Service Advisor - Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
 Experienced an extremely busy working environment
 Main duties included working on the shop floor, assisting customers and selling
 This involved pushing specific deals or bundles for gaming consoles etc which I was very
comfortable doing and I feel I was very successful, I was tipped on two separate occasions for my
efforts with the customer, which is irregular in retail
 I would receive regular feedback for my excellent customer service, my efficiency, and my
friendly attitude
Dunnes Stores - Customer Service Advisor - Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
 Another experience of a very busy working environment
 Helped me improve my productivity skills as well as my quality of customer service
 Duties included till sales, dealing with returns/complaints, as well as merchandising on the shop
floor

3. The Original Factory Shop - Customer Service Advisor - April 2011 - Aug 2011
 I started with this company in Holywood when they first opened, I helped with the setting up of
the shop before the opening as well as bringing in all initial stock.
 My main duties included customer interaction, till duties and dealing with complaints.
 One of the area managers gave me some basic training in merchandising on a shop floor
 I would also maintain the stock room to ensure it was clean and tidy and ensure that products
could be easily identified
Strictly DIY - Assistant - 2012 onwards
 Family business started by my father in which I would sporadically assist him with Handyman
jobs
 I have learnt much in this field from my father and consider myself to be a very productive and
fast learner
 Work ranges from large DIY work to general maintenance jobs
Additional Information
 I am an active filmmaker, my first two projects were made entirely by myself including
pre-production, shooting, and post production. I have performed as cameraman in a live-
to-tape TV Studio production. I have also taken on the roles of Producer, Director,
Writer, Script Editor, Assistant Director, Editor throughout another TV studio production
as well as two Short Films and a Short Documentary. My biggest passion was writing and
bringing that vision to reality. Most can be viewed on YouTube at request.
 Training - Basic First Aid Certificate, RYA Power boating course, National Scuba Diving
Certificate, 2 RYA Sailing courses
 I have achieved Honours on two occasions with the Guildhall School for Speech and
Drama as well as coming 1st place in the Holywood Festival for a dramatic reading
 Languages - Basic Spanish and French
 Sport - I find being active to be a good way to keep the mind focused, I enjoy hiking,
rugby, football, golf and foot-golf
References
Amanda Irwin - Manager - Lifestyle Sports
+353 87 7532286
Patrick Gilmore - Assistant Manager - Lifestyle Sports
07828502399
Keith O'Grady - Course Lecturer/Director/Producer/Writer
kogrady@belfastmet.ac.uk
David Crowe - Company Director - Davcrow Ltd
07836362020