Tom Nipper
14 Hepscott Terrace
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE33 4TH
Telephone: 0191 4222282 Mobile: 0783-733-4711 Email:Tomnipper94@hotmail.co.uk
Driving License Holder and Vehicle Owner (Available nationwide)
Personal Profile:
I havebeen awarded the degree of Bachelorof Sciencein Professional BroadcastTechniques attheUniversity of
Salford at MediaCity. Both my passion in lifeand work comes within theMedia, and I strive to learn and keep
expanding my knowledgein this area. I have worked with a numberof big nameclients so far in themedia industry
both as company based, freelanceand as part of university productions, someof my previous work includes:
Power of Suggestion, TV Pilot Series.Iwas commissioned by thedirectorforthecamera operator role for apilotTV
show,I was workingalongsideactorRenton Skinnerand theshowfollows ahypnotistin action.
SKY, Sky Tyne and Wear.This beingoneof my biggestachievements to date, I was commissioned by SKY to shootand
edit footageof the Northern League, a football leaguebased in the North East of England.My commission was on a
weekly basis,dependingon thematch schedules and theweather.
Newcastle Eagles. NewcastleEagles are a British basketball team. They are themost successful teamin the leagues
history. I was commissioned to filmtheir games and editthe footageto putonto the official NewcastleEagles
website. This was commissioned by Paul Blaketheownerof NewcastleEagles and chairman of the British Basketball
League.
ShowRacism TheRed Card.Icreated apromotional video forthe company to raiseawareness aboutracism
particularly aimed at youngpeople in sport.
Channel 4 Short.Runnerforanumberof differentChannel 4 shorts that were published on theChannel 4 website,I
was also involved in alotof organisation and paperwork foronein particularcalled ‘TheBoneyard’.
Tony Bengtsson.Ihaveproduced amusic video forapopularFolk musician TonyBengtsson.Iwas heavily involved in
the wholeproduction process.Iplanned outthestory forthe video and I had to capture and editfootage forthe client
the video has racked over 20,000 views on YouTube.
Royal Exchange Theatre.Iwas part of a team that created apromotional video forthe Royal ExchangeTheatre,
promotingtheplay Scuttlers, A story based on Manchester’s original street gangs,the play attractinga large number
of admissions,roughly in thethousands.
Other Clients include:Benfield/Lookers Car Corporate,NHS Headquarters,North East Hotel Awards, North East Music
Performance Award, Who Are You – Pilot game show.
I havealways been hugely committed in everythingIdo and feel very passionateaboutmy work and howI present it.
I am very punctual,honestand feel I mix well with peopleof all ages and backgrounds. Iliketakingon newchallenges
and will try my hand atanythingto enableme to learn somethingnewand gain more experience.
Key Skills:
 Skilled in Final Cut,AdobePremiere and Avid  Preciseattention to detail
 Highly experienced with professional video camera  Great Knowledgeof sports
 High level of organisational skills  Attention and understandingwhen workingwith
clients
 Good Knowledgeof Pro Tools  Great communicational skills
 High Level of IT skills  Great Team Worker and Creative thinker
EmploymentHistory:
Time of Employment: 1 January 2012–Jan 2014
Place of Employment: BSKYB – Camera Op / Editor / Journalist
Location: British Sky BroadcastingLtd,WellbarCentral,Gallowgate, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne,NE1 4SN
I was taken on by Sky to help launch Sky Tyneand Weara new websitefor the North East of England.My roleat Sky
was to capturefootage of the local football matches beingplayed in theNorthern League football division. Iwould
then edit all thefootage and makethe game into highlightreels then send it into SKYfor upload thefollowingday.
This job came with a bigdeal of pressure as I needed to makemy work look very professional and to the best of my
ability as it was goingto be on a website with thousands of viewers.I needed to befocused to make sure I did notmiss
anythingthatwas happeningin thematches that would beimportant.I feel I have improved greatly on my
camerawork skills and my confidencein camerawork.
Time of Employment: March-April 2009–December2009-January 2012–May 2015-Current
Place of Employment: Clean It UK Group – MediaManager / Media Analysist / OfficeAssistant
Location:Units 9b/9c & 10 TynePoint,Shaftsbury Avenue,Jarrow,NE32 3UP
I was given avariety of job roles and certain areas thatwould becomemy responsibility in my role. I checked work
sheets, helped plan work in,took messages and generally helped within theofficedoingphotocopying,faxingand
typing up documents. If they were short of staff my roles also included beingtaken outwith amanager to distribute
deliveries. I give 100%commitmentin everythingto ensure thecompany thoughtwell of me and Iwas given an
excellent reference. After my work placementhad finished they even asked me to come back in and help outon the
days I was free from my studies.The job has helped me with my confidenceworkingwith peopleon aday to day basis.
In 2015 Iwas hired by Clean It to help outwith the Mediasideof the company includingsocialmediasuch as handling
the Facebook pageand websitealso creatingand managingvideos to be sent to various clients
Further Employment: IGMedia 2015, Morrisons 2014-2015, Trimmers Arms 2013-2014, Felling Bingo 2012-14
Education/Qualifications:
2014-2015The University of Salford,MediaCity UK,M50 2HE-
2:1 High Upper Second (65.67%)
2012-2014–Newcastle College,RyeHill Campus,ScotswoodRoad,Newcastleupon Tyne,NE4 7SA -Foundation Degree
MediaProduction.
2:1 High Upper Second (65%)
2010-2012–Gateshead College,Quarryfield Road,Baltic BusinessQuarter,Gateshead,NE8 3BE -
BTEC Extended Diploma in Media (TV and Film Production)
Grades
Distinction (A)
Merit (B)
Merit (B)
2005-2010–Mortimer Community College,ReadingRoad,SouthShields,NE33 4UG –School
English Studies:C Maths: C
English MediaStudies:B Prep. ForWorkingLife: A
Science(BTEC):C Design and Technology (Systems): C
I-Media:A Citizenship:B
Physical Education(BTEC):C History:C
Qualifications:Emergency first aid at work
Interests/Hobbies:
My interests and hobbies includewatching TV,documentaries and movies,includinggoingto thecinemaregularly. I
havea biginterest in all types of cameras and keep up to date with the latest developments in the industry.Ienjoy
takingpart in sports such as football in which Itakepart in a 5 a sideleague and keepingup to datewith the latest
sports developments and stories. I keep up to date with the music industry and with lateststyles and trends both in
the mediaindustry and technology releases.
References, show reels and further information are available onrequest.

Functional CV Tom Nipper

  • 1.
    Tom Nipper 14 HepscottTerrace South Shields Tyne and Wear NE33 4TH Telephone: 0191 4222282 Mobile: 0783-733-4711 Email:Tomnipper94@hotmail.co.uk Driving License Holder and Vehicle Owner (Available nationwide) Personal Profile: I havebeen awarded the degree of Bachelorof Sciencein Professional BroadcastTechniques attheUniversity of Salford at MediaCity. Both my passion in lifeand work comes within theMedia, and I strive to learn and keep expanding my knowledgein this area. I have worked with a numberof big nameclients so far in themedia industry both as company based, freelanceand as part of university productions, someof my previous work includes: Power of Suggestion, TV Pilot Series.Iwas commissioned by thedirectorforthecamera operator role for apilotTV show,I was workingalongsideactorRenton Skinnerand theshowfollows ahypnotistin action. SKY, Sky Tyne and Wear.This beingoneof my biggestachievements to date, I was commissioned by SKY to shootand edit footageof the Northern League, a football leaguebased in the North East of England.My commission was on a weekly basis,dependingon thematch schedules and theweather. Newcastle Eagles. NewcastleEagles are a British basketball team. They are themost successful teamin the leagues history. I was commissioned to filmtheir games and editthe footageto putonto the official NewcastleEagles website. This was commissioned by Paul Blaketheownerof NewcastleEagles and chairman of the British Basketball League. ShowRacism TheRed Card.Icreated apromotional video forthe company to raiseawareness aboutracism particularly aimed at youngpeople in sport. Channel 4 Short.Runnerforanumberof differentChannel 4 shorts that were published on theChannel 4 website,I was also involved in alotof organisation and paperwork foronein particularcalled ‘TheBoneyard’. Tony Bengtsson.Ihaveproduced amusic video forapopularFolk musician TonyBengtsson.Iwas heavily involved in the wholeproduction process.Iplanned outthestory forthe video and I had to capture and editfootage forthe client the video has racked over 20,000 views on YouTube. Royal Exchange Theatre.Iwas part of a team that created apromotional video forthe Royal ExchangeTheatre, promotingtheplay Scuttlers, A story based on Manchester’s original street gangs,the play attractinga large number of admissions,roughly in thethousands. Other Clients include:Benfield/Lookers Car Corporate,NHS Headquarters,North East Hotel Awards, North East Music Performance Award, Who Are You – Pilot game show. I havealways been hugely committed in everythingIdo and feel very passionateaboutmy work and howI present it. I am very punctual,honestand feel I mix well with peopleof all ages and backgrounds. Iliketakingon newchallenges and will try my hand atanythingto enableme to learn somethingnewand gain more experience. Key Skills:  Skilled in Final Cut,AdobePremiere and Avid  Preciseattention to detail  Highly experienced with professional video camera  Great Knowledgeof sports  High level of organisational skills  Attention and understandingwhen workingwith clients  Good Knowledgeof Pro Tools  Great communicational skills  High Level of IT skills  Great Team Worker and Creative thinker EmploymentHistory: Time of Employment: 1 January 2012–Jan 2014
  • 2.
    Place of Employment:BSKYB – Camera Op / Editor / Journalist Location: British Sky BroadcastingLtd,WellbarCentral,Gallowgate, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne,NE1 4SN I was taken on by Sky to help launch Sky Tyneand Weara new websitefor the North East of England.My roleat Sky was to capturefootage of the local football matches beingplayed in theNorthern League football division. Iwould then edit all thefootage and makethe game into highlightreels then send it into SKYfor upload thefollowingday. This job came with a bigdeal of pressure as I needed to makemy work look very professional and to the best of my ability as it was goingto be on a website with thousands of viewers.I needed to befocused to make sure I did notmiss anythingthatwas happeningin thematches that would beimportant.I feel I have improved greatly on my camerawork skills and my confidencein camerawork. Time of Employment: March-April 2009–December2009-January 2012–May 2015-Current Place of Employment: Clean It UK Group – MediaManager / Media Analysist / OfficeAssistant Location:Units 9b/9c & 10 TynePoint,Shaftsbury Avenue,Jarrow,NE32 3UP I was given avariety of job roles and certain areas thatwould becomemy responsibility in my role. I checked work sheets, helped plan work in,took messages and generally helped within theofficedoingphotocopying,faxingand typing up documents. If they were short of staff my roles also included beingtaken outwith amanager to distribute deliveries. I give 100%commitmentin everythingto ensure thecompany thoughtwell of me and Iwas given an excellent reference. After my work placementhad finished they even asked me to come back in and help outon the days I was free from my studies.The job has helped me with my confidenceworkingwith peopleon aday to day basis. In 2015 Iwas hired by Clean It to help outwith the Mediasideof the company includingsocialmediasuch as handling the Facebook pageand websitealso creatingand managingvideos to be sent to various clients Further Employment: IGMedia 2015, Morrisons 2014-2015, Trimmers Arms 2013-2014, Felling Bingo 2012-14 Education/Qualifications: 2014-2015The University of Salford,MediaCity UK,M50 2HE- 2:1 High Upper Second (65.67%) 2012-2014–Newcastle College,RyeHill Campus,ScotswoodRoad,Newcastleupon Tyne,NE4 7SA -Foundation Degree MediaProduction. 2:1 High Upper Second (65%) 2010-2012–Gateshead College,Quarryfield Road,Baltic BusinessQuarter,Gateshead,NE8 3BE - BTEC Extended Diploma in Media (TV and Film Production) Grades Distinction (A) Merit (B) Merit (B) 2005-2010–Mortimer Community College,ReadingRoad,SouthShields,NE33 4UG –School English Studies:C Maths: C English MediaStudies:B Prep. ForWorkingLife: A Science(BTEC):C Design and Technology (Systems): C I-Media:A Citizenship:B Physical Education(BTEC):C History:C Qualifications:Emergency first aid at work Interests/Hobbies: My interests and hobbies includewatching TV,documentaries and movies,includinggoingto thecinemaregularly. I havea biginterest in all types of cameras and keep up to date with the latest developments in the industry.Ienjoy takingpart in sports such as football in which Itakepart in a 5 a sideleague and keepingup to datewith the latest sports developments and stories. I keep up to date with the music industry and with lateststyles and trends both in the mediaindustry and technology releases. References, show reels and further information are available onrequest.