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About
My experiences, education and previous employment have amalgamated into a passionate Art Department trooper. I am ready to take on any challenge the department can, want and will throw at me. I am methodical, meticulous and objective driven. I have my own vehicle and am willing to travel when the opportunity arises. I like to make things and continually tinker at home in my garage/workshop on various projects.
ScreenSkills Training Passport
Ben Hellawell has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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Self Employed
Multi-trade handyman offering various property maintenance services and solutions domestically and commercially. • Joinery, woodwork and bespoke builds • Welding and metal work • Sculpting • Plastering & Venetian plastering • Painting and decorating.
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Standby Props
Standby Prop for UK shoot of production in York.
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Art Department Trainee
I was the Art Department Trainee for eps 3,4,5 and 6. I helped build sets, make and adjust props, did graphic tasks, hand painted signs, petty cash buying and made lots of teas and coffees.
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Standby Props Trainee
I worked on set for the whole of series 3 as a Standby Prop. I organised what was needed for the days throughout the week in advance of filming. I helped ensure graphics that were not cleared or needed were not seen on camera. I helped problem solve prop usage and set design.
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Account Executive
Managing day-to-day activities on several business accounts. • Report building – Daily, Weekly, End of month Performance and financial reports • Statistical/trend analysis • Finance reporting • Complaint/Query handling, investigation and resolution • Contacting suppliers • Credit processing.
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DC Administrator
Managing, assessing and handling queries and claims from branches regarding orders and products from the Distribution Centre. • Business Analysis apprenticeship • Claim analysis, investigation and reporting • Credit and invoice processing • Establishing processes and documentation • Data management and analysis • Tracking and report building through Excel • System maintenance • Mentoring and Quality assessing.
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Service Analyst
An all encompassing role from first line support, site installation, procedural implementation, software analysis to PA duties. • Managing the service desk and covering 1st line support as necessary • Implementation of business management software • Software reporting and Asset management • Fibre splicing termination trained • Invoicing and financial administration • Website design and maintenance • PA tasks to Director.
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Co-Director
I oversaw the infrastructure and running of NYA. • Property maintenance, health and safety checks, risk assessments and security issues • Finance, monitoring, policy and evaluation administration • Website design and content management.
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Customer Support Technician
Providing OOH first line technical support to multiple contracts of varying customer requirements. • 1st line Incident logging, emails and high priority call handling and monitoring and support • 2nd line Server monitoring and support • Active Directory and Citrix administration • Liaising with 3rd party vendors and specialist teams • Supporting EPOs systems, applications and networks • Fire Marshal, First Aider and Evacuation Chair Operative.
Education and training
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Getting into the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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From script to screen: introduction to how scripted content gets made
ScreenSkills Funded
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Health and Safety The Mark Milsome Foundation - Film and TV Online Safety Passport Course
This certification includes the following objectives and is designed by the Mark Milsome Foundation: - Health and Safety Abroad - Working Hours and Welfare - When Things Go Wrong - The Law and Understanding the Chain of Responsibility - Speaking Up - Risk Assessment and Management - Mental Health - Communication, Competence, Due Diligence
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ScreenSkills Trainee Finder 2025/26
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to disability and sustainability
ScreenSkills Funded
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ScreenSkills Training Passport
ScreenSkills Funded
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Work well series
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to sustainability for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to disability, access and inclusion
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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ScreenSkills Trainee Finder 25/26: Behaviours on Set training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to perform well in a screen industries interview
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to apply for work in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to find work in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Measuring mastery: knowledge test
ScreenSkills Funded
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VFX
ScreenSkills Funded
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Post production
ScreenSkills Funded
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The production office
ScreenSkills Funded
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Typical working day
ScreenSkills Funded
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Set etiquette
ScreenSkills Funded
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Your first day
ScreenSkills Funded
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How the set is run
ScreenSkills Funded
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Confidentiality
ScreenSkills Funded
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Who is in charge
ScreenSkills Funded
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Freelance life
ScreenSkills Funded
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How content gets made
ScreenSkills Funded
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Family tree
ScreenSkills Funded
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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(Webinar) HETV & Film Virtual Production Taster Days for Trainees 2024 - 2025
ScreenSkills Funded
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Trainee Finder 2025/26 launch webinar
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to identify the right role for you in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to working in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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HETV Getting started in the art department
ScreenSkills Funded
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HETV webinar: getting started or transferring into the art department
ScreenSkills Funded
Certificates
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The Mark Milsome Foundation - Film and TV Online Safety Passport Course
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Introduction to disability and sustainability
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Working in screen best practice
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Introduction to sustainability for the screen industries
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Introduction to disability, access and inclusion
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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ScreenSkills Training Passport
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Getting into the screen industries
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From script to screen: introduction to how scripted content gets made
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries
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Work well series
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace