Sophie Ball

07342651161 | 24629341@edgehill.ac.uk | Ormskirk, L394AU

Summary

As a creative and highly self-motivated Television student studying at Edge Hill University, I am very keen to learn and develop new and existing skills, while working with a business in the industry. I have an incredibly strong work ethic and I am passionate about producing the highest quality work possible.

Experience

Barista/ Supervisor, Costa Coffee, April 2021-Current Wigan Drive Thru

• Run shifts and lead a team

• Deploy the team effectively on shift

• Coach and support Baristas to ensure all drinks are delivered to brand excellence standards

• Resolve customer complaints in line with company policies

• Order consumables to appropriate levels and accept deliveries

• Ensure all cash and stock are kept secure

• Support the Store Manager in organising and delivering team meetings

Barista, Starbucks, September 2020-April 2021, Birchwood Drive Thru

Barista, Cineworld Starbucks, December 2019-September 2020, Warrington

Sales Assistant , Lush Cosmetics, September 2019-December 2019, Liverpool

Skills

• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• Excellent communication and literacy skills

• Attention to detail; organisation, visual merchandising, creativity

• Information technology; point of sale systems,computer skills, social media

• Interpersonal skills; flexibility, reliable, friendliness, outgoing, positivity, relationship building

• Editing skills on several softwares

• Teamwork and ability to develop positive relationships

• Remain calm under pressure

• Being proactive and use initiative

Additional Experience

Work Experience Placement, June 2024

Post-Production Runner, ENVY Post-Production

• Supported editors and post-production staff by providing technical and administrative support

• Running errands such as collecting hard drives

• Training in scheduling and bookings, online editing, offline editing and colour grading

Work Experience Placement, January 2024

Standby Props, Gothic Manor Production Company, Pathway Studios

• Worked with a production team in Pathway Studios on the short film, Kafka’s Appraisal

• Created and organised props in the days leading up to the shoot days

• Ensured continuity of props throughout filming

• Maintained props throughout the production, repaired any damage and sourced replacements

• Rearranged set between shots

• Communicated with the director, actors and crew to manage the props 

Work Experience Placement, January 2023- June 2023

Digital Media Assistant, Wildwood Days

• Developed and produced creative social media content to increase company awareness

• Scheduled release of content on various social media platforms to maintain consistency

• Created meaningful connections with the online community by promptly and professionally responding to comments, messages, and feedback.

• Published interactive content such as quizzes and competitions to engage followers

• Communicated with the management to ensure that content was in line with their concept

Education

Bachelor of Arts
Television, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk 2025

A-Levels
Maghull High School, Liverpool 2019

Spanish, Chemistry, Physics, BBB

GCSEs
Maghull High School, Liverpool 2017

11 GCSE's A*-A, including Maths and English