Experience

LUMINOUS

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  I founded the company, identifying market needs and opportunities for new products, and managing all aspects of interfacing hardware into a production. Act as first point of contact for all clients, taking their concepts and building real working products. Supply technical consultancy services, overseeing site installation, commissioning and ongoing support. I founded the company, identifying market needs and opportunities for new products, and managing all aspects of interfacing hardware into a production. Act as first point of contact for all clients, taking their concepts and building real working products. Supply technical consultancy services, overseeing site installation, commissioning and ongoing support.



Explosive Solutions Ltd.

• Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

• Founder

  • Feb 2008 - Present

  Technical Design and Special Effects Systems Technical Design and Special Effects Systems



Event FX Limited

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and MD

  • Feb 2009 - Sep 2022

  Built the company from the ground up to deliver innovative Special Effects to live entertainment and televised events. Design new Special Effects systems and adapt, improve and combine new technologies. Proactively manage all aspects of the company including client liaison, event day preparation, Health and Safety documentation, and show delivery operations. Built the company from the ground up to deliver innovative Special Effects to live entertainment and televised events. Design new Special Effects systems and adapt, improve and combine new technologies. Proactively manage all aspects of the company including client liaison, event day preparation, Health and Safety documentation, and show delivery operations.



Birmingham Ceremonies Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SFX Supervisor

  • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022



Birmingham Ceremonies Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SFX Consultant

  • Jul 2021 - Nov 2021



SFX-Ltd

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Effects Senior Technician/Supervisor

  • Apr 2004 - Apr 2014

  • I have been responsible for the safe set-up of all the types of effects SFX Ltd have been asked to produce since 2004. This ranges from celebration confetti effects to exploding vehicles in all types of Television work that they specialise in. • I have initiated explosive charges and operated countless effects machines safely and on cue. • From 24 hour, live studio shows through to location work in bitter weather conditions I have proved I can effectively work in any environment professionally and with enthusiasm. • Essential skills have included the ability to be proactive, resourceful, adaptive, and imaginative and to have good communication skills. Show less



FiveCurrents

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Effects Production Manager - Sochi Winter Olympics

  • Nov 2013 - Feb 2014

  Manage all Pyro and Special Effects contractors. Assist in the creation and adherence of risk management strategies. Ensure relevant systems provided for the Ceremonies were in good and safe operational condition and capable of delivering a first-class presentation with the appropriate level of redundancy. Interpret creative requirements and develop technical responses. Manage all Pyro and Special Effects contractors. Assist in the creation and adherence of risk management strategies. Ensure relevant systems provided for the Ceremonies were in good and safe operational condition and capable of delivering a first-class presentation with the appropriate level of redundancy. Interpret creative requirements and develop technical responses.



London 2012

• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Production Manager: Pyro, Flame, and Special Effects

  • May 2012 - Sep 2012

  Coordinate and manage the Firework and Special Effects contractors. Ensure the relevant systems provided for the ceremonies were in good and safe operational condition and capable of delivering a first-class presentation with the appropriate level of redundancy. Interpret creative requirements and develop appropriate technical responses Coordinate and manage the Firework and Special Effects contractors. Ensure the relevant systems provided for the ceremonies were in good and safe operational condition and capable of delivering a first-class presentation with the appropriate level of redundancy. Interpret creative requirements and develop appropriate technical responses



Quantum SFX

• Devizes, Wiltshire

• Head Technician

  • Apr 2009 - Aug 2011

  • I have managed all aspects of the event services that Quantum offer from pyrotechnic show design to the set-up and firing of high impact Stadium shows. • I have been responsible for supervising a team of technicians for many high profile live events. • I have operated all of Quantum’s effects machines and fired most pyrotechnic displays I have worked on proving the high responsible I am entrusted with. • I have managed all aspects of the event services that Quantum offer from pyrotechnic show design to the set-up and firing of high impact Stadium shows. • I have been responsible for supervising a team of technicians for many high profile live events. • I have operated all of Quantum’s effects machines and fired most pyrotechnic displays I have worked on proving the high responsible I am entrusted with.



Shell Shock Fireworks

• Suffolk

• Display Manager

  • Nov 1996 - May 2007

  •Responsible for the design, organisation, set-up and firing of all types of pyrotechnic and aerial firework displays •Responsible for the design, organisation, set-up and firing of all types of pyrotechnic and aerial firework displays