Experience

Bauer Academy

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Educational Trainer

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  Manchester, United Kingdom Taught on funded educational programmes working with young people and community groups across Lancashire. The freelance teaching sessions take place across Bauer Media's North West radio stations (Key 103 in Manchester, Radio City in Liverpool and Rock FM in Preston). The nature of the sessions differ dependent on client objectives and have been used as a vehicle to promote apprenticeships or as an introduction or development of radio skills. The sessions involve helping and… Show more Taught on funded educational programmes working with young people and community groups across Lancashire. The freelance teaching sessions take place across Bauer Media's North West radio stations (Key 103 in Manchester, Radio City in Liverpool and Rock FM in Preston). The nature of the sessions differ dependent on client objectives and have been used as a vehicle to promote apprenticeships or as an introduction or development of radio skills. The sessions involve helping and assisting in the creation of content, provided training on skills such as presentation, production and creative writing. It also draws on development of social skills such as communication, teamwork and networking. Show less



The Challenge

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Media Practitioner

  • Jul 2015 - Sep 2015

  Preston, United Kingdom Worked with groups of 15-17 year-olds on the annual summer development programme, leading sessions on media production, providing support in creating and editing of their own documentaries in just 3 days. This included an introduction to camera operation, filming techniques/styles, storyboarding and editing software (Final Cut Pro). The role also included helping the young people work and engage with different community groups on which their documentaries were based to help improve… Show more Worked with groups of 15-17 year-olds on the annual summer development programme, leading sessions on media production, providing support in creating and editing of their own documentaries in just 3 days. This included an introduction to camera operation, filming techniques/styles, storyboarding and editing software (Final Cut Pro). The role also included helping the young people work and engage with different community groups on which their documentaries were based to help improve wider social interaction. On completion the documentaries were shown at a showcase and I was responsible for the staging and direction of the young people's presentation, especially helping them with their delivery and confidence. Show less



Blackpool and The Fylde College

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Trainee Teacher

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

  Blackpool, United Kingdom Undertook full teaching responsibilities as part of a year long placement to support my PGCE. Teaching on the Level 3 Creative Media Production course my lessons included video production, media theory, journalism, creative writing and magazine production with lesson observations graded ‘outstanding’. I had autonomy and responsibility for devising and delivering lesson plans and schemes of work, these delivered clear objectives with a range of lecturing approaches and activities to… Show more Undertook full teaching responsibilities as part of a year long placement to support my PGCE. Teaching on the Level 3 Creative Media Production course my lessons included video production, media theory, journalism, creative writing and magazine production with lesson observations graded ‘outstanding’. I had autonomy and responsibility for devising and delivering lesson plans and schemes of work, these delivered clear objectives with a range of lecturing approaches and activities to embrace all learning groups. I also designed appropriate formative and summative assessment methods and supported staff in the grading of the work. I brought a creative approach to designing resources with PowerPoint being utilised to embed video and create visually interesting slides allowing for blended learning opportunities. I also used PowToon and video editing software to incorporate AV material into the lessons. I was also responsible for the patrol care and support of the learners. Show less



Wise Buddah Group

• Talent Manager (Radio & Voices)

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2014

  London, United Kingdom Wise Buddah Group is an independent Content, Talent, Music and Post Production business for the Audio and Video production world. Since forming in 1994 we have grown from a radio production company into a business supplying Talent, Commercial Music, Audio post production, and strategically driven TV, Radio and Digital content for broadcasters and brands all over the world. My role within Wise Buddah's Talent Department takes responsibility for the day to day work of the company's… Show more Wise Buddah Group is an independent Content, Talent, Music and Post Production business for the Audio and Video production world. Since forming in 1994 we have grown from a radio production company into a business supplying Talent, Commercial Music, Audio post production, and strategically driven TV, Radio and Digital content for broadcasters and brands all over the world. My role within Wise Buddah's Talent Department takes responsibility for the day to day work of the company's commercial radio artistes. Ensuring the smooth running of the companies commercial radio presenter’s contracts with their respective radio stations while developing their skills as voice over artistes in specific areas that best suit their skills. Working with media broadcasters, brands and agencies, the role was to promote the roster and their skills, to ensure they, and any new additions, achieve their goals and develop their potential. The position also involved managing diaries/logistics, payments and invoicing, and negotiations with new and existing clients. As part of my role I also produced a regular newsletter to promote the Wise Buddah voiceover roster (using MailChimp) and updating and informing of client activity through social media strands and website. Show less



SSR School of Sound Recording

• United Kingdom
• Movies, Videos, and Sound

• Lecturer/Contributor

  • Mar 2011 - Apr 2013

  Manchester, United Kingdom Delivered lessons for the Radio Production course on an occasional basis which provides it's students with real life radio experience and industry mentors to help get them started in radio by producing audio content, news bulletins and radio programmes.



Bauer Media

• Ireland
• Broadcast Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Programme Director/Educational Trainer, Rock FM

  • Apr 2008 - Apr 2013

  Preston, United Kingdom My role includes the management and running of the team, working with talent such as Adam Catterall & Hywel & Jamie and included 6 months as Acting Programme Director in 2012. Working towards the station brand plan, the role includes; focussing on securing revenue from local businesses, working closely with our commercial sales team to develop creative promotions and exciting sponsorships. I’ve been heavily involved with Branded Content activity on a national level too, as part of an… Show more My role includes the management and running of the team, working with talent such as Adam Catterall & Hywel & Jamie and included 6 months as Acting Programme Director in 2012. Working towards the station brand plan, the role includes; focussing on securing revenue from local businesses, working closely with our commercial sales team to develop creative promotions and exciting sponsorships. I’ve been heavily involved with Branded Content activity on a national level too, as part of an elite team selected to formulate ideas and briefs on behalf of the group for clients such as Sky, Vodafone, Lloyds TSB & Coca-Cola. With the changing radio climate, I have also been tasked, and achieved the goals set, with generating non-traditional revenues for the business. Projects I have run whilst at Rock FM include numerous marketing events, staging pop shows for up to 15,000 listeners - booking artists, managing the show, talent and press on the day, overseeing the on-air broadcast alongside the actual event. An active part in the station’s music strategy; in my first 2 years at the station, tasked with growing workday listening, we grew the station’s hours by 39% after introducing a refreshed music policy, rebranding as a ‘hit music station’ and giving listeners the chance to ‘win the music’, in which we championed our core artists. Rock FM has won praise for its education schemes, Boom Radio & Days @ Rock FM, which I’ve been heavily involved in the development of and the teaching of children, students and youth groups. Our award-winning news team have covered many social issues - gaining Government endorsement, whilst our charity, Cash For Kids, have supported campaigns, one of which, gained public support by Prince Harry. Whilst at Rock FM the team won ‘Station of the Year’ at the 2010 How-Do Awards, receiving a nomination for the same title at the 2009 Music Week Awards. On a personal level I passed Bauer’s Management Training programme in 2008.

• Station Manager, The Hits & Smash Hits Radio

  • Jan 2006 - Apr 2008

  Manchester, United Kingdom I managed the team responsible for the day-to-day running of (then) the group’s two flagship digital stations. My role included the overall editorial output of both stations, implementing and managing their music policies, working with presenters and recruiting staff on voluntary work experience, training and overseeing their progress. Under my management, between them, both stations generated 9 million listening hours, pulling in over 2½ million listeners in 2008. The Hits… Show more I managed the team responsible for the day-to-day running of (then) the group’s two flagship digital stations. My role included the overall editorial output of both stations, implementing and managing their music policies, working with presenters and recruiting staff on voluntary work experience, training and overseeing their progress. Under my management, between them, both stations generated 9 million listening hours, pulling in over 2½ million listeners in 2008. The Hits transformed its output and saw an increase of almost 70% in listening hours (to 5,758,000) and 82.5% in reach (up to 1,597,000 listeners). I introduced themed music programming to Saturday nights on The Hits, along with celebrity presented shows, a Retro Hits feature across the week, all to compliment ‘the biggest hits, right now’, which helped The Hits market share grow by 100% under my leadership. The station also received a nomination for the 2008 Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards. In June 2006, I also took on the running Smash Hits Radio. After refreshing its musical output and production, the station also saw a 36% growth in listening hours (to 3,466,000) and a 29% rise in reach (to a then record 1,003,000 listeners).

• Head of Music/Producer, Key 103

  • Jun 2002 - Apr 2008

  Manchester, United Kingdom Between June 2002 & April 2008 whilst based at Key 103, I held the following roles alongside my network show / digital brand responsibilities… Head of Music - involved with the weekly playlist meetings, meeting and liaising with record companies & pluggers (with whom I have developed an excellent relationship over the years), implementing the stations music policy and scheduling (including devising special music led sequences and shows). Producer - worked with Mike Toolan on his… Show more Between June 2002 & April 2008 whilst based at Key 103, I held the following roles alongside my network show / digital brand responsibilities… Head of Music - involved with the weekly playlist meetings, meeting and liaising with record companies & pluggers (with whom I have developed an excellent relationship over the years), implementing the stations music policy and scheduling (including devising special music led sequences and shows). Producer - worked with Mike Toolan on his mid-morning show, before doing a similar role helping develop Justin Moorhouse as a radio presenter on his afternoon show for which he received a Sony nomination in 2005. Head of Weekends - I co-ordinated on air activities over the weekend, working alongside S&P, briefing the jocks on any activity and scheduling the music, including special shows/features (Love Zone & themed Top 10 @ 10’s). Network Features - in 2005 I researched, scripted and produced a documentary on Take That’s reformation for the group. Between 2002-03 I produced ‘The Sneak Report’, a weekly showbiz feature which broadcast on EMAP’s Big City stations alongside the launch of the magazine Sneak.

• Smash Hits Chart Producer

  • Jan 2003 - Mar 2006

  London, United Kingdom I was responsible for the overall output of EMAP’s national chart show, leading the team working on the show that consistently pulled in a million listeners. My role including sourcing guests, interviewing some of the biggest music stars, researching, writing scripts and the general production of each weeks show. Working with Mark Goodier, and later Robin Banks, the show won the silver for ‘Weekly Music Show of the Year’ at the Sony Awards 2004 and won two awards at the New York Radio… Show more I was responsible for the overall output of EMAP’s national chart show, leading the team working on the show that consistently pulled in a million listeners. My role including sourcing guests, interviewing some of the biggest music stars, researching, writing scripts and the general production of each weeks show. Working with Mark Goodier, and later Robin Banks, the show won the silver for ‘Weekly Music Show of the Year’ at the Sony Awards 2004 and won two awards at the New York Radio Festivals Awards 2003, winning 'Best Promo Spot' & 'Program ID'.

• Smash Hits Radio Show Producer

  • Jun 2002 - Dec 2002

  Manchester, United Kingdom Produced this networked show for EMAP’s Big City stations after joining the company in June 2002, through to it being replaced by the Smash Hits Chart at the end of that year. My role included sourcing guests, writing scripts, making pre-recorded content and managing the talent.



RTL Group

• Luxembourg
• Entertainment Providers
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Presenter/Head Of Music, Atlantic 252

  • Dec 1999 - Jan 2002

  Trim, County Meath, Ireland Took control of Atlantic 252’s music output in January 2001 in which the station recorded a dramatic increase in hours (39% in the core 15-24 audience) and reach in my year in charge. I was responsible for the weekly playlist, day to day scheduling, interpreting the weekly music callout research, liaising with record companies. I presented the Evening Show (6-10pm) from January 2000, until the station ceased broadcasting in January 2002. When leaving Atlantic 252, my show had recorded a… Show more Took control of Atlantic 252’s music output in January 2001 in which the station recorded a dramatic increase in hours (39% in the core 15-24 audience) and reach in my year in charge. I was responsible for the weekly playlist, day to day scheduling, interpreting the weekly music callout research, liaising with record companies. I presented the Evening Show (6-10pm) from January 2000, until the station ceased broadcasting in January 2002. When leaving Atlantic 252, my show had recorded a 24% increase year-on-year in all adult reach. Show less