Experience

News Broadcasting

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Producer (Weekends) - Virgin Radio UK

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  • Working on production across multiple Virgin Radio weekend shows including The Graham Norton Show. • Researching and developing content and features for shows. • Segueing music, imaging production and presenter content across Virgin Radio UK, Virgin Radio 80s+, Virgin Radio Chilled and Virgin Anthems using Zetta and GSelector software. • Working in a fast paced and busy environment with the Virgin Radio weekend presenter and production teams, digital and management. • Establishing and maintaining great working relationships with colleagues from Talksport, TalkTV/Radio and the wider News UK group. Show less



B Radio - Berkshire

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PRESENTER/PRODUCER

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  · Launched a weekly music show called ‘Berkshire Unplugged’ and grew online listening and social media following. · Planned and executed successful pre-recorded outside broadcasts from locations such as a farm, and a music festival from a church. · Scheduled programming sequences for broadcast and social media posts. · Successfully trained and mentor volunteers working in radio for the first time and turning them into competent broadcasters. · Launched a weekly music show called ‘Berkshire Unplugged’ and grew online listening and social media following. · Planned and executed successful pre-recorded outside broadcasts from locations such as a farm, and a music festival from a church. · Scheduled programming sequences for broadcast and social media posts. · Successfully trained and mentor volunteers working in radio for the first time and turning them into competent broadcasters.



Freelancer

• Reading, United Kingdom

• Freelance Presenter/Producer/Writer

  • Apr 2019 - Aug 2021

  Freelance radio work for BBC, Global and News UK. Freelance radio work for BBC, Global and News UK.



Global

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Digital Advertising Operations Executive

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Creating, scheduling, servicing and delivering digital advertising campaigns for all Global Radio brands across their websites, mobile apps and digital audio platforms for clients such as Warranty Direct, Spareroom, Arnold Clark, and Krispie Kremes. • Establishing and maintaining working relationships with Global’s Content Solutions, Editorial, Programming, Regional & Digital Sales, National Traffic team, Designers, Clients, and Advertising Agencies working towards agreed deadlines. In addition to my Digital Advertising Executive role I have done some casual reporting and news sourcing for Heart Thames Valley • Provided live audio, and video packages from the Great American Solar Eclipse in Nashville for the Breakfast and Drivetime shows on Heart Thames Valley in August 20117, with a post-analysis report used in news packages on Heart and LBC. • Gave local news leads to the Regional News Editor for the South at Global Radio such as securing an interview with a local man who was attacked in the TSA. The news story went viral and was picked up by the national press including The Sun, Metro, The Daily Mail, and Daily Mirror Show less



Freelance

• Reading, United Kingdom

• Freelance Producer/Podcaster/Writer

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2018

  Successfully rebranded my popular weekly 'Reading Unplugged' radio show into a monthly podcast for 'AltReading' which is an online magazine focusing on the arts, entertainment and cultural scene in Reading. Consistently provides high quality written articles on the music scene in Reading which includes artist interviews, gig previews/reviews, event recommendations, and acts as a go to tastemaker for forthcoming releases. Proactively sourcing musical stories and content to reach a larger audience, and promoting content across our social media platforms. http://www.altreading.com/author/readingunplugged/ Show less



News Broadcasting

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Station Engineer

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  · Prepared and operated equipment during live outside broadcasts on Talksport, Talksport 2, Talkradio, and Virgin Radio UK. · Prepared and operated equipment during live outside broadcasts on Talksport, Talksport 2, Talkradio, and Virgin Radio UK.



Prudential UK

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Various Roles including Test Analyst/Systems Support Analyst/Customer Service Executive

  • May 1996 - Aug 2016

  Test Analyst January 2014 to August 2016 I was responsible for testing the functionality of new systems and changes to existing systems within Prudential UK, ensuring a safe delivery into production within the agreed timescales. Business Systems Support Analyst June 2008 – January 2014 I provided systems support to internal customers using the second largest pension payment system outside the UK government and applications with the use of my knowledge and expertise of software applications. Pensions Administrator/Customer Service Executive May 1996 – June 2008 I handled and resolved complaints in accordance with customer legislation by contacting policyholders to efficiently resolved queries. I also audited the work of colleagues to ensure that standards of clarity were maintained, and identified opportunities and recommendations to improve processes. Show less



Reading 107FM

• Reading, United Kingdom

• Presenter/Senior and Social Media Producer

  • Oct 2012 - Mar 2014

  Created a brand new weekly show called 'Reading Unplugged' which focused on unsigned and established talent from all musical genres from across the local area. Through support of the show several artists secured national radio airplay and record deals. Secured sponsorship from a major national hotel chain 'Malmaisson', and in return I provided acoustic singers who appeared on my show to perform at the hotel in a fortnightly showcase. In March 2013 I provided live updates and interviews whilst competing in the Reading Half Marathon, and broadcasted live from the Reading Festival in 2013. Show less



VIBE 107.6 FM

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Presenter/Producer/Station Volunteer

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2012

  · Launched a brand-new community radio station targeting 15-35 year olds. Deputised for presenters and producers across the entire schedule. · Launched a brand-new community radio station targeting 15-35 year olds. Deputised for presenters and producers across the entire schedule.



Bauer Media Group

• Germany
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Producer (Q Radio)

  • Oct 2010 - Sep 2012

  · Produced the station's weekly flagship strand ‘The Q Show'. · Assisted Programme Manager with the broader programming strategy for the station and achieved the station’s highest audience figures. · Produced the station's weekly flagship strand ‘The Q Show'. · Assisted Programme Manager with the broader programming strategy for the station and achieved the station’s highest audience figures.



Kerrang!

• United Kingdom
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Operator

  • Sep 2005 - Oct 2010

  Broadcasted popular pre-recorded weekend specialist programming to weekly audiences of one million listeners across the UK. Broadcasted popular pre-recorded weekend specialist programming to weekly audiences of one million listeners across the UK.



The Vibe

• Reading, United Kingdom

• Station Executive Producer

  • Oct 2008 - Nov 2008

  The Vibe was a month long urban youth focused trial broadcast which formed part of an application for a full-time community radio licence. · Responsible for the production of the high-profile breakfast 'The Morning Vibe with Andre Spence'. · Recruited local specialist DJs which included Abigail Bailey who provided the vocals on the top 20 hit with Herd and Fitz from December 2005 'I Just Can't Get Enough'. The Vibe was a month long urban youth focused trial broadcast which formed part of an application for a full-time community radio licence. · Responsible for the production of the high-profile breakfast 'The Morning Vibe with Andre Spence'. · Recruited local specialist DJs which included Abigail Bailey who provided the vocals on the top 20 hit with Herd and Fitz from December 2005 'I Just Can't Get Enough'.



UKRD Group Ltd

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Station Assistant

  • Jan 2003 - Sep 2005

  Twice weekly assignment working on The Eagle’s Evening Show on a Monday and the County Sound Breakfast Show on Tuesday mornings. Twice weekly assignment working on The Eagle’s Evening Show on a Monday and the County Sound Breakfast Show on Tuesday mornings.



BBC News

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Broadcast Assistant (Work Experience)

  • Feb 2005 - Mar 2005

  Providing full support to the programme producers and the freelance presentation team of the R&B and Dancehall programming on the network provided by Ronnie Herel, Silverstar, Robbo Ranks, Diggz and G-Child. Providing full support to the programme producers and the freelance presentation team of the R&B and Dancehall programming on the network provided by Ronnie Herel, Silverstar, Robbo Ranks, Diggz and G-Child.



Fire Radio

• Bournemouth, United Kingdom

• Work Placement

  • Apr 2003 - Apr 2003

  During my placement I shadowed the overall production, promotional and technical aspects of the station including setting up equipment for outside broadcasts. I also played a key role after my placement where I was responsible for suggesting dance and urban tracks to their Head of Music on a monthly basis for their daytime playlist. During my placement I shadowed the overall production, promotional and technical aspects of the station including setting up equipment for outside broadcasts. I also played a key role after my placement where I was responsible for suggesting dance and urban tracks to their Head of Music on a monthly basis for their daytime playlist.



Kiss105

• Music
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Listener Profile Participant

  • Aug 1999 - Aug 1999

  Recorded a listener profile with the London dance music radio station, which was used as part of a three month on-air promotional campaign for the Sony Award winning ‘Bam Bam Breakfast Show’. This was recorded on location on the Holloway Road with the show’s producer Dave Young. Recorded a listener profile with the London dance music radio station, which was used as part of a three month on-air promotional campaign for the Sony Award winning ‘Bam Bam Breakfast Show’. This was recorded on location on the Holloway Road with the show’s producer Dave Young.