Jack Wakelin

Dedicated worker with extensive events and hospitality experience. Quality/service-minded, enthusiastic and organised professional successful at maximising teamwork and customer satisfaction. Follows instructions well with upbeat, can-do attitude. Passionate about working in the entertainment industry because I thrive in creative and fast-paced environments.

Pre-Selector at Encounters Film Festival (2024-01 – Present)

• I watch and assess submitted short films and provide detailed feedback and recommendations to help shape the festival's official selection

VIP Assistant/Receptionist at VIP Nation (2023-07 – Present)

• I was responsible for greeting and checking-in VIP guests at the front desk as the receptionist, answering calls, distributing merchandise, providing important information to the VIP guests, and leading them to various locations across the premises.
• I was the contact point for all guests, handled refreshments and ad hoc requests.
• I organised catering for internal lunches on a daily basis.
• I processed and distributed incoming correspondence to relevant staff.
• I answered calls, took accurate messages and directed them to the appropriate member of staff.
• I opened and locked up the office.

Bar Staff/Bar Supervisor at Underbelly (2023-10 – 2024-01)

• I was responsible for opening and closing bars, making cocktails, serving beer, wine, and spirits across 9 different locations within the premises.

London Film Festival Assistant at British Film Institute (2023-09 – 2023-10)

• I was the first face festival-goers would see when entering each venue and was responsible for being able to successfully answer any query they may have.
• I supported and helped to coordinate events such as film premiere parties, including set up and organising supplies.
• I observed set rules and regulations in completing duties, resulting in high-quality and standardised work.
• I worked at press/industry screenings at multiple venues across Central London and helped run and coordinate XR exhibits.

Server/Host/Waiter at Green Dragon Restaurant (2020-10 – 2022-04)

• Waiting tables, bar work & serving food ad taking payments during the peak of COVID restrictions and adapted to each new restriction with ease.

Volunteer at Humane Actions Animal Shelter (2019 – 2019)

• I spent a month in Peru caring for rescue dogs, welcoming visitors and leading tours around the site.

Bachelor's in History & Politics – University College London (2022-05)

A-Levels in History, Politics and Economics – New Hall School (2018)

GCSEs – New Hall School (2016)