Experience

Charcoalblue Experience
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director

  • Jan 2021 - Present


Charcoalblue

• United Kingdom
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Apr 2012 - Present

  Being part of the Charcoalblue family has allowed me to work on incredible projects with incredible people ensuring that theatre is at the heart of all of the work I do. The past few years I have been privileged to work on a number of projects including the recently opened Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Storyhouse in Chester and the soon to be completed Boulevard Theatre in SOHO, London to name but a few! In 2018 my focus is to develop Charcoalblue's turnkey consultancy service focusing on projects that require a very particular approach providing clients with a streamlined, cost efficient and comprehensive management service with Charcoalblue's acclaimed auditorium design at its core. Show less



.

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager and Project Draughtsman

  • Oct 2011 - Present

  I have a wealth of experience ranging from small scale theatre to large international projects. With a proven ability to manage all operation/production departments to a high standard combined with an excellent record of project coordination I have successfully delivered a large portfolio of productions, events and buildings throughout my time in the industry. Having spent over 16 years in theatre and events working with some of the most prestigious companies in the UK I have been fortunate to be involved with a range of projects from large scale Opera & Ballet to building theatres. Because of these experiences I have tailored my work towards technical design, project management and consultancy work. I decided to increase my skills and obtain a Masters degree in Quantity Surveying which included building technology, contract administration, CDM 2007 and H&S advice, tendering, measurement, and cost analysis making me a more rounded professional. Show less



Charcoal Blue

• United States

• Associate Consultant

  • Apr 2012 - Present

  For over 2 years I have been working on significant design and build projects for some spectacular venues. As an associate consultant my project work varies and I bring into Charcoalblue a diverse knowledge that offers practical and intelligent solutions to the design and build of auditoriums. I am currently working on large scale international projects that are unique, challenging yet very rewarding. For over 2 years I have been working on significant design and build projects for some spectacular venues. As an associate consultant my project work varies and I bring into Charcoalblue a diverse knowledge that offers practical and intelligent solutions to the design and build of auditoriums. I am currently working on large scale international projects that are unique, challenging yet very rewarding.



Cardiff Theatrical Services

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager and Technical Designer

  • Oct 2013 - Oct 2013

  Contracted in to deliver the complicated flooring required for the Royal Shakespeare Companies production of Wolf Hall in the Swan Theatre. A tight lead time and complex design requires all my skills to deliver this project on time for two great companies, CTS and the RSC. Contracted in to deliver the complicated flooring required for the Royal Shakespeare Companies production of Wolf Hall in the Swan Theatre. A tight lead time and complex design requires all my skills to deliver this project on time for two great companies, CTS and the RSC.



Imagination

• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Sep 2012 - Oct 2013

  I joined the Midlands arm of Imagination in October 2012. I have overseen and delivered multiple projects for Imagination, all with varying levels of challenges. Working closely with Jaguar Land Rover I have delivered multiple projects for this impressive brand including international drive events for the FTYPE, global static displays for the All New Range Rover Sport and developing multiple retail displays and asset designs. My range of projects also include interior design and fit, landscaping, Christmas parties for Formula 1 teams and globally connecting projects through our partner offices. Show less

• Management Consultant

  • Sep 2012 - Oct 2012

  Providing consultancy services for CTS/WNO with regards to business generation within a specific sector. Providing consultancy services for CTS/WNO with regards to business generation within a specific sector.



Nottingham Trent University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professional & Technical Practice Lecturer and module writer

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Visiting lecturer for the Ba Hons Theatre Design course in Professional & Technical Skills. Preparing the designers for the professional environment by introducing them to a number of skills including CAD, H&S, Legal Advice and general theatre skills. I am interested in how we should be preparing our next generation of theatre professionals and this is my way of influencing this. Visiting lecturer for the Ba Hons Theatre Design course in Professional & Technical Skills. Preparing the designers for the professional environment by introducing them to a number of skills including CAD, H&S, Legal Advice and general theatre skills. I am interested in how we should be preparing our next generation of theatre professionals and this is my way of influencing this.



Royal Shakespeare Company

• United Kingdom
• Performing Arts
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Project Coordination and Logistics Management

  • Jan 2010 - Oct 2011

  As part of a small management team my role was to help oversee, plan, develop, organise and produce a 1000 seat auditoria inclusive of all the overhead rigging, staging, shows and backstage facilities. To co-manage the manufacture and pre assembly in the UK and organised the logistics management and movements of the structure from the UK into the Armoury NYC. My role included developing the schedules for both UK & US teams whilst working to UK and US building control and compliance and union rulings. My role included the gathering of official documentation for NY City planning officials and to develop relationships with UK and US contractors ensuring clear communication throughout the process. My ever increasing role developed to the management and instruction of the build and demounts in New York alongside a 100 strong crew and ensure project completion back in the UK Show less



Royal Opera House

• United Kingdom
• Performing Arts
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant to the Production Manager (draughtsman)

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  To technically design and realise the set designs for the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera productions and to ensure that the set design works as part of the involved repertoire of the ROH working closely with design teams to ensure that the artistic vision is not compromised. To communicate with the ROH workshops and sub contractors alike in build methodologies, materials and design, to work with the creative team and value engineer the productions to stay within set budgets. To draw up all working drawings, ground plans, sections and plots in a manner that communicates interdepartmentally as part of a larger and more involved production process. Show less



Belgrade Theatre

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Stage

  • Jul 2006 - Jan 2009

  Originally working for the company as technical manager for the 2006 outdoor Mysteries event in the ruins of the Coventry Cathedral which involved a 1000 strong cast and 50 crew, I was asked to stay on to assist with the technical design of the B2 studio theatre alongside ESS. During this time I worked with the company to develop new working practices and policies as they emerged as a new and upcoming theatre after a 2 year closure. Also during this time I technically managed around 12 productions for the company developing the workshops, employing staff , developing working practices and managing Trevor Nunn’s return to the theatre with his production of ‘Scenes from a Marriage’. Show less



Various

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical & Production Manager

  • 2005 - 2006

  Working as a freelance Technical & Production Manager I delivered multiple projects for several large scale Rep companies. Duties included project organisation and coordination, team set up, management and delivery, budget control, logistics, Health & Safety management, production drawings, schedules and logistics. On site my roles extended to overseeing installations and de-rigs, day to day show management and company stage management. At the end of the project I would reconcile all production budgets and report to the relevant financial department / producer. Show less



Nottingham Playhouse

• United Kingdom
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Technical Manager

  • 2003 - 2005

  Originally joining the company at the age of 21 as a Stage Technician I was elevated to Acting Technical Manager during various company staffing changes. During this time I oversaw several challenging in house productions including the technically complicated Robert Leparge production of Polygraph, the first National tour of Eclipse theatre's production of Moon on a Rainbow Shawl and the West End transfer of Rat Pack - Live from Las Vegas. In recognition of my skills and efforts during this period of transition I was promoted to Deputy Technical Manager. This role opened several opportunity's to me including Production Managing several touring productions, overseeing installs in the West End and managing multiple co-productions with established Rep theatre's. The Playhouse also introduced me to the rules and regulations required in the theatre and events sector that would prove valuable as I progressed my career. Show less