Head of Department- Acting and Drama -New City College Redbridge

• Dec 2016 - Present

Strategy and execution of transformation projects for large global clients. Role includes team leadership, project scope development, business case validation, operating model development & project management. Designed and executed the curriculum for 360 diploma students. Post implementation, targets were exceeded with students achieving 99% passing rate and an 283% uplift in the learner growth metrics. Led and maximized development and performance of the learning support team of 20 people, resulting in an achievement rating which exceeded national standards within a timeframe of 1 year. Instrumental in forging project collaboration between creative departments and 150 people with disparate metrics and goals. Maintained relationships through to drive cultural and commercial outcomes. Provided mentoring, career development and pastoral setting across departments, within a budgetary of £10000. Consistently exceeded targets within budgetary constraints. Artistic Director of £2 million theatre, proactively built and fostered long-term relationships with high-profile theatre and film leaders leading to high-profile productions, raising the profile for the college leading to an enrollment uplift of 5% year on year. Show less

Learning and Development: Specialization Corporate Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Coach

• Jun 2017 - Present

Assessing Learning and Development Needs providing Leadership Presentation and Public Speaking Skills to Corporations and Industry Leaders. Assessing Learning and Development Needs providing Leadership Presentation and Public Speaking Skills to Corporations and Industry Leaders.

Junior Leader

• 1999 - Present

Planned with, set up and closing of events and programs for various age groups; Organised and scheduled junior volunteer duties; Providing support to senior members of the Ismaili community. Providing speech and drama classes to refugees from third world nations, specifically Afghanistan,Tajikistan, and Pakistan. Planned with, set up and closing of events and programs for various age groups; Organised and scheduled junior volunteer duties; Providing support to senior members of the Ismaili community. Providing speech and drama classes to refugees from third world nations, specifically Afghanistan,Tajikistan, and Pakistan.

Not So Basic Podcast Host

• Nov 2020 - Present

British Core Fencing Coach

• Aug 2016 - Present

British Core Fencing Coach British Core Fencing Coach

Lead Singer

• Dec 2020 - Present

Entertainment Professional/ Actor / Speech Artist

• 2010 - Present

Life Guard/ Water Safety Instructor

• Aug 2007 - Aug 2010

Sergeant

• Sep 2005 - Aug 2009

Sergeant- Instruction in citizenship, leadership, survival training, instructional techniques, drill and ceremonial and basics of aviation and aeronautics. Administered by the Canadian Forces and funded through the Department of National Defence and Air Cadet League of Canada. Mess Committee Organizer -Responsible for organizing cadet social events, exercise camps, sports nights etc. (Communicating cadet’s needs with Commanding Officer and talking to Finance Officer about Budgets.) Sergeant- Instruction in citizenship, leadership, survival training, instructional techniques, drill and ceremonial and basics of aviation and aeronautics. Administered by the Canadian Forces and funded through the Department of National Defence and Air Cadet League of Canada. Mess Committee Organizer -Responsible for organizing cadet social events, exercise camps, sports nights etc. (Communicating cadet’s needs with Commanding Officer and talking to Finance Officer about Budgets.)

Crisis Line Volunteer

• Apr 2007 - Jun 2009

Provide support, crisis intervention, information, Provide peer support, to youth and their families on the ConnecTeen’s telephone line. Provide support, crisis intervention, information, Provide peer support, to youth and their families on the ConnecTeen’s telephone line.

Marketing Campaign Volunteer

• 2007 - 2009

Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission- Review and organize Drug and Alcohol campaigns for youths and provide input it for improvement.

Essential Skills Volunteer, Professional Appointment and Game Assistant Volunteer

• Jun 2005 - Jul 2008

Providing support to recreational therapist to assist senior residents with activities;Reading and helping residents with day to day activities.

Junior Leader

• 2005 - 2009

Involved in several projects such as working with the Between Friends Club organizing summer activities for children with special needs. Working on the Awards committee by selecting youth and organizing events for their achievements. Involved in several projects such as working with the Between Friends Club organizing summer activities for children with special needs. Working on the Awards committee by selecting youth and organizing events for their achievements.

Volunteer

• Jul 2007 - Aug 2008

Calcutta India- Assisted Nuns with Special Needs Children; • Provided day to day support with Orphanage Activities (April-May 2007) Dodoma, Tanzania, Africa (July -August 2007) • Planned programs to educate and provide clean water to residents; • Helped with providing bottled water to street people Morocco, Africa (March-April 2008) • Worked at local school and communicated with students that are deaf and mute; • Painted and rebuilt school walls and garden. Show less