CIARAN ALLEN

Based in the North West of England Available immediately throughout the UK

Mobile: XXXXXXXXXXX E-mail: ciaranallen@enigmaresolutionmedia.com
Twitter: @Ciaran_Allen Website: www.EnigmaResolutionMedia.com
PERSONAL PROFILE

I am a media graduate with experience in television, events, administration and retail. I have
worked in high pressure environments that require strong communication, teamwork and
independence, such as live television and events, and I thrive off the pressure, energy and
right first time atmosphere that they create.
During my time at Edge Hill University I gained experience through a variety of student
productions, such as short films and documentaries, with my roles ranging from director to
cameraman. I have since gone on to work with production teams on a vast range of content
with the BBC, including live television broadcasts on BBC One with 'The One Show' and 'The Big
Questions', in addition to various live and pre-recorded content for a host of the BBC's most
popular radio stations, such as BBC Radio 1, Radio 2 and BBC Radio Scotland.
I possess a keen eye for detail whilst enjoying tasks such as writing and proofreading
documents/articles, and monitoring/logging during radio broadcasts. I also like to pursue my
creative side through photography and writing, all of which is archived on my website and
online portfolio, Enigma Resolution Media, and has been running since 2011.
EXPERIENCE

BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals:

Blue Tent Manager: 4th August 2015 31st August 2015
Head Runner: 29th July 2014 25th August 2014
Runner (Voluntary): 3rd August 2012 26th August 2012
Following successful stints as a Volunteer Runner in 2012 and a Head Runner in 2014, I
was invited to join the core event team as a Blue Tent Manager and one of the on-site
Team Leaders in 2015, with the main duty of handling audiences for a diverse range of
BBC content in the form of live and pre-recorded radio shows, television broadcasts as
well as masterclasses and workshops. This role also saw me fulfilling additional Floor and
Stage Manager duties for the broadcast space on the event site.
Continuous responsibility for the health and safety of audiences in the 340 person
capacity Blue Tent whilst working alongside a deputy manager and four runners. In
addition to this, I completed relevant risk assessments for performances and ensured
that content complied with BBC editorial and health and safety guidelines, whilst logging
the occurrence and nature of any potential breaches.
Maintained dialogue between Front of House, Backstage and Audio and Visual teams to
ensure a consistent level of communication and professionalism for all shows in the Blue
Tent. Also provided additional support in the production office and backstage, and
assisted programme teams and talent in the radio studios and green room.
Capita, Blackburn. Benefit Assessment Officer. January 2015 August 2015.
Demonstrated the ability to assess claims for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction
through a thorough understanding of all legislation, regulations and processes that each

claim required.
Possessed an in-depth knowledge of how to calculate and input data into the information
heavy software used by each Local Authority.
Worked to meet personal targets (attendance, accuracy and productivity) as well as
deadlines in a challenging office environment, whilst working towards promoting the
Capita brand through our work on outsourced contracts.
GAME, Blackburn. Sales Assistant. October 2012 January 2015.
Provided in-depth and honest advice on top of great customer service to ensure
satisfaction, complete transactions and guarantee customer loyalty.
Constant awareness of the need to attach extras to every purchase in this sales-driven
environment whilst I excelled at meeting my own weekly and monthly targets. This
included the store's loyalty scheme, disc and console insurance, and promotional
attachments.

www.Push-Start.co.uk Editor and Writer (Voluntary): September 2013 July 2014.

www.GameNTrain.com Writer (Voluntary): February 2012 September 2013.
Worked both independently and in a team with strict, self-imposed deadlines to provide
coverage on the latest news in a fast paced industry, whilst also distributing coverage
amongst writers.
Monitored and proofread articles written by our team of contributors to ensure accuracy
of information, quality of prose and that the site's high standards were maintained
consistently.
Granted Press Passes to the Eurogamer Expo, the UK's largest gaming event, in 2012 and
2013.
RDF Television 'Dickinson's Real Deal' (ITV1), Runner: May 2012 July 2012.
Worked with the production team, contributors and transient audiences at 3 locations
and on 12 episodes. Assigned a podium consisting of an antiques dealer and production
team to assist during recordings.
Forbes Solicitors, Blackburn. Trainee Office Clerk (Voluntary). March 2012 May 2012.
Constantly communicated with all levels of the busy solicitors office whilst performing
tasks such as retrieving case files, logging correspondence and handling
incoming/outgoing post.
Mentorn Media 'The Big Questions' (BBC One), Runner (Voluntary): January 2012 May 2012.
Worked with the production team, contributors and audiences at 3 locations and on 5
episodes, running the green room where I greeted show contributors and ensured their
comfort prior to going live on air.
The Network and GEITF, Delegate. August 2011.
Selected as one of 65 delegates out of over 3,500 applicants to attend the television
talent scheme 'The Network' during the Guardian Edinburgh International Television
Festival.
EDUCATION
Edge Hill University, Ormskirk. 2008 - 2011: BA Hons. Media (Film & Television) 2:1 (Upper
second class).
Saint Mary's College, Blackburn. 2006 - 2008: 3 A-Levels, 2 AS-Levels (A D).

Witton Park High School, Blackburn. 2001 - 2006: 13 GCSEs (A* - D).

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Photography, using a Canon 60D SLR with 18 20mm
lens.
Final Cut Pro experience & training to a degree
standard.
Creator & owner of website:
EnigmaResolutionMedia.com
Experience & training with Sony DSR PD Camcorders.
Experienced user of Windows & Apple Mac operating
systems.
BBC Academy training in Data Protection & Production
Safety.
REFERENCES

Available upon request.

Proofreading.
Microsoft Office literate.
Logging rushes & data
management.
BBC training in Health &
Safety & Audience
Handling