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Jyo Palakkal

@jyopalakkal

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I'm building a filmmaking career backed by front-of-house, hospitality, retail, and finance internship experience.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build practical experience in filmmaking and screen-based creative work, while bringing my audience service, live venue, organisation, and communication skills to a collaborative team.

I'm pursuing a Practical Filmmaking BA at MetFilm School in London, bringing a background in audience-facing venue work, hospitality, retail operations, and finance internships.

At Underbelly, I scan tickets, direct audiences to their seats, respond to requests, and help maintain venue presentation during shows. I also support stage managers with practical tasks including moving props and cleaning during performances.

As Butler Coordinator at The Lanesborough, I directed the Butler department and acted as a key link between guests and hotel teams, particularly room dining. I used Opera, Knowcross, and InfoGenesis, while gaining barista and mise en place experience.

In retail roles, I improved information transmission using Excel, speeding the process by 25%, and designed a mobile station that helped increase event sales by 40% over one year. My interests in filmmaking, screen acting, and dance complement my practical experience working with audiences and live environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Front of House

Current

Underbelly

Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Scanned tickets, directed audience members, and maintained venue appearance. Assisted stage managers with props and cleaning during shows.

Customer Service Communication Skills Organization Attention To Detail

Butler Coordinator

The Lanesborough

Jun 2022 - Sep 2022 (3 months)

Oversaw the hotel's Butler department, using Opera, Knowcross, and InfoGenesis software. Assisted with mise en place and barista duties, and served as first point of contact for guests.

Opera Knowcross InfoGenesis Customer Service Communication Skills Organization Barista

Sales Assistant

JMR Traders

Jul 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 10 months)

Developed interpersonal and communication skills through customer interaction. Executed daily inventory checks and purchased stock based on trends and feedback. Designed a mobile station for sponsored events that increased sales by 40%.

Customer Service Communication Skills Inventory Management Sales Organization

Retail Administrator

Kala Jyothi Dresses

Sep 2016 - Mar 2021 (4 years 6 months)

Coordinated exporting dates with third parties, managed client measurements, and communicated modifications with suppliers. Founded a more efficient information transmission system using Excel, hastening the process by 25%. Tailored ready-made pieces and conversed new design ideas with suppliers.

Excel Communication Skills Organization Client Management Tailoring

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

MetFilm School, London

BA, Filmmaking

2026 -

Currently pursuing a BA in Practical Filmmaking, with studies ongoing from September 2026.

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, Birmingham

A Levels, General Education

2012 - 2019

Grade: A*, A*, A*

Completed A levels in Mathematics, Geography, and Physics, achieving A* grades, along with 10 GCSEs including A* in English, triple science, and mathematics.