Curriculum Vitae (CV)

People /Training / Facilitation Skills

I have developed extensive experience in the facilitation of a wide variety of groups of people, young and old, disabled, disadvantaged and disengaged people too. Sometimes related to the facilitation practice has been the delivery of training in a number of skill sets. As an experienced mentor for technical and production theatre through to as a trainer for young people and adults in skills for the design of buildings and in the development of organisations. I have achieved this in different locations throughout the country working mostly in London but also in Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridge, Oxford, Birmingham, Manchester and Leicester. I am endeavouring to shortly undertake a City & Guilds qualification in Facilitation/Training delivery.

Communication / Management Skills

Having managed and co-ordinated numerous projects now on local and national scales I have developed management and communication skills suitable to a wide range of environments. Establishing effective techniques for long distance and local projects where regular meetings may not be possible and where close physical team working is essential. The motivational techniques and working methodologies I have developed are adaptable to a number of situations. Testimony to this is the acceptance onto a Unique Business Management Course at Nottingham Business School for October 2008 entry.

Artistic Development & Roles

I have lived within the performing arts since before I can remember, merely seeing pictures of myself performing at the age of 3 on carnival floats. Through the years I have taken on many performing roles from choirs to the lead in numerous dramatic productions. In recent years however I slowly progressed over to the world of technical theatre before settling in on production theatre where arts management and facilitation has become my passion. In addition to the arts I have grown too in my passion for youth participation and engagement, working within the third sector very widely.

Key Employment & Engagements

2008-Present

CEG Theatre & Entertainment Services Ltd – Managing Director

Key Responsibilities – Maintain company management, oversee the financial position and ongoing development of client base and service quality. With a general view over all aspects of the business working strategically and on projects themselves rigging/operating equipment and providing event management.

2008-Present

MDK Web & Media Ltd – Development Director

Key Responsibilities – Account & Financial Management, Implementation of user needs, Testing supervision and general development of online projects / providing technical support and responding to customer enquiries.

2008

Its Our Theatre National Tour – Production Manager

Key Responsibilities – To liase with the tour venues regarding our technical & venue requirements, train & supervise a crew of young people in the set-up, design, operation and management of sound & lighting equipment in addition to training in standard Stage Management & Production crew activities such as book writing/keeping, props lists and marketing support. Also to arrange the appropriate equipment needs & to support the delivery of Bronze & Silver ArtsAwards.

2007 – 2008

CEG Theatre Services (Partner)

As the Business Director I have had to manage the appointment of staff, upholding of safety policy's, the production of financial documents, cost centre budgets, and numerous events. Partaking in the development of staff, the rigging and operation of live equipment and the administration roles required.

2007 – 2008

BEhost (Partner)

My role is simply to communicate with the server administrator to rectify problems with hardware, liaise with customers and clients and work within the team to provide cost-effective and premium services in hosting, online communications, web design and development.

2007-Present

Participation Works (Associate Trainer)

As an Associate Trainer I facilitate groups of young people, and mostly adults from the statutory and 3 rd sector. Informing them and skilling them up in relevant legislation, strategic policies for organisational development and the methodologies than can be used to involve stakeholders.

2005 - Present

Vice-Chairman, Chairman & Executive Chairman of the Bury St Edmunds Youth Council

Each of the above roles in respective time lines, I have had the responsibility for managing members, the promotion and furthering of our objectives, ensuring appropriate health & safety and Child Protection policies are upheld, and managing tightly imposed budgets for the running of the council, its events, and projects.

2007-Present

Arts Council East of England – Young Ambassador & Lead facilitator

Responsibilities included: The appointment of appropriate people to the project, undertaking training in Arts Evaluation methodology, supporting the work of other young people in the project, facilitating and managing the budgets of 2 RFO's in the region for participation in the project.

2007

The Gold Arts Event – Executive Producer

As the event producer I was responsible for creating and managing the budget, obtaining funding and participants with marketing strategies being key. The responsibilities also included co-ordinating all the contracted companies and relevant licenses and insurances. With an undertaking of all sides to the event.

2007

Sheringham Little Theatre Summer Schools - Technical Engineer

Key Responsibilities – To arrange the appropriate sound and lighting equipment, set this up, design from the director's requirements & operate for the performances.

2007 – 2009

Arts Council England – Digital Strategy Committee, Project Communications Co-Ordinator, Facilitation Trainer, Lead Facilitator (Get In…), Opening Address (Get In…), Workshop Facilitator, Producer

Key Responsibilities – In these various roles where some were paid, and others not, I have had to manage Budgets and people to create an effective working environment both as a team and as remote participants. With responsibilities for health and safety and budget keeping I have developed extensive skills in arts management and the administration. Whereas the facilitation & workshop elements required me to manage discussions, explore artistic policy and ensure deadlines are kept, with communication in a number of ways being vital to the vast geographic spread of participants and the team.

2006 – 2009

Level 1 Member of the Young People's Participatory Theatre Project : Arts Council England (National Youth Council)

Main Duties include; Communicating ideas and views in a creative and theatrical way. Working as a team with other people to find solutions and work out problems. Develop theatrical events for the public. Train & facilitate young people in arts policy and integration, and raise awareness of young people's arts.

2006 - 2008

Dragonem Web Development – Owner

Main Duties; This being my own successful business I have learnt and implemented numerous marketing strategies and have had to deal directly with the public and organisations having clients from Manchester, London and Suffolk, I have also engaged directly with administration and dealing with business to business situations and recruitment of casual staff to further contracts. I have had to deal with business administration and finance and have had to produce guides and material to assist clients, whilst also using assessments to ensure my products and services are of the highest quality for my target market.

2006 - 2007

Company Secretary Followed by Managing Director of urFOCUS, a branch of young enterprise

Main duties include; Business Administration, public relations and team management. Ensuring the team is working efficiently and producing good results whilst keeping within guidelines. Training others in enterprise and business, and sharing these best practices.

2006 - 2007

Production Technician – Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

Main duties include; Ensuring Health and Safety, carrying out cues – operating stage equipment, assisting in emergency procedures – reboot of electrical generation units and wind guarding, fire marshalling, and assisting the public.

2006

Subway Bury St Edmunds – Sandwich Artist / Team Leader & Staff Trainer

Main Duties include; Preparing food, serving customers, ensuring health and safety, cleaning, training new employees. This has helped with my communication skills, working as a team, and on my own initiative. I advanced quickly in the company; undertaking team leader jobs, supervising staff and dealing with the money and stock.

2005 - 2007

King Edward VI School / West Suffolk Performing Arts Centre – Production Technician

Key Responsibilities – To relay training to younger students in production & technical theatre, design, crew, rig and operate shows and other performances/events.

2005 - 2007

UKYP / Suffolk County Council - DMYP / Rep. for the Suffolk Youth Involvement Initiative

Main Duties include: To collect and represent the views of young people. This has helped with my people and communication skills, useful when it comes to working with others. Influencing local government policies and engaging effectively with other young people.

Education / Training

Currently Studying

Nottingham Trent University

(2008-2011)

BA (Hons) Business Management (In-Company)

Participation Works

ADAN qualification in Mentoring

Already Attained

King Edward VI School

A2 Business Studies – C

(2007-2008)

A2 Theatre Studies – A

A2 Information, Communication Technology – B

King Edward VI School

AS Level Business Studies – B

(2006 – 2007)

AS Level Drama & Theatre Studies – B

AS Level Government & Politics – C

AS Level ICT - B

Level 2 Certificate in Enterprise

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

(Trinity Guildhall):

Level 3 Award in the Arts – Arts & Production Management Focus

Level 2 Award in the Arts – Technical Theatre Focus

At King Edward VI School :

GCSE ICT- Applied (Double Award) ~ AA

(2003 – 2006)

GCSE Science- Double ~ AA

GCSE Humanities ~ A

GCSE English Literature ~ B

GCSE Business Studies ~ A

GCSE Drama ~ A

GCSE Maths ~ B

GCSE English Language ~ B

Open College Network:

L1 Technical Theatre ~ Lighting For Theatre ~ Credited (East OCN)

Level 2 Training & Presentation Skills (London OCN)

Other:

Trinity Guildhall ~ ArtsAward Adviser Bronze & Silver

First Aid ~ Passed

Certificate of Technical Competence (PAT Testing) ~ Achieved

SAFE Training (Child Protection)

Personal Details

Date of Birth

22/04/1990

Nationality

British