Experience

Candy Jar Ltd. Media

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Publishing

  • Apr 2009 - Present

  I work for Candy Jar Books as Head of Publishing. Candy Jar is an award-winning publishing company. It publishes a wide variety of quality books, from non-fiction, general fiction and children’s, through to a range of cult TV books. Books include: Shane the Chef Dr Strangelove Kklak! The Doctor Who Artwork of Chris Achilleos Lethbridge-Stewart, UNIT and Lucy Wilson books One Woman's War Trip Hazard The Swish The Norris Girls The Incredible Shrinking Ghost I Was a Teenage Spy The House on March Lane / The Ghosts of Craig Glas Castle The Search for Mister Lloyd Cameron Tiberius McPherson and His Magic Chair Wild Hair The Bonkers Book of Jobs Eileen's War Tommy Parker The Phoenix and the Carpet The Crumble Lady Show less



Hubbub

• Cardiff, United Kingdom

• Partner

  • Sep 2005 - Apr 2009

  I started Hubbub as a PR and video production company. Before morphing into Candy Jar, Hubbub worked with clients such as: Principality, Press TV, Effective Communication, Harpers Luxury Gifts, Tracing Direct, NHS Wales & Swapit.com I started Hubbub as a PR and video production company. Before morphing into Candy Jar, Hubbub worked with clients such as: Principality, Press TV, Effective Communication, Harpers Luxury Gifts, Tracing Direct, NHS Wales & Swapit.com



OSP+

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Researcher

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Worked on a number of potential TV treatments Wrote newsletter Worked on a number of potential TV treatments Wrote newsletter



Broadstroke Productions

• Cardiff, United Kingdom

• Assistant Producer

  • Nov 2006 - May 2007

  Press and publicity Assisted with the development of “Reel Talent” – a new venture to produce showreels for actors and wanabee presenters Dealt with programme commissioners Developed and wrote treatments and proposals Liaised with potential clients and arranged new business meetings Coordinated a TV commercial for the Welsh Assembly Government. This campaign is still being used. The commercial required finding 16 locations, 5 recognisable Welsh celebrities and lots of extras Press and publicity Assisted with the development of “Reel Talent” – a new venture to produce showreels for actors and wanabee presenters Dealt with programme commissioners Developed and wrote treatments and proposals Liaised with potential clients and arranged new business meetings Coordinated a TV commercial for the Welsh Assembly Government. This campaign is still being used. The commercial required finding 16 locations, 5 recognisable Welsh celebrities and lots of extras



PAPR

• Cardiff, United Kingdom

• Deputy Editor

  • Aug 2005 - Oct 2006

  PAPR was a PR company based in Cardiff owned by Peter Acton. Welsh Business Magazine • Planning the editorial structure of each issue • Briefing freelance photographers, designers and contributors • Conducting interviews • Developing close links with readers and clients • Developing a tone for each magazine • Negotiating competition and informing winners • Ensuring all production deadlines are adhered to • Writing copy; editing and sending proofs CIB Newsletter (as above) Really Rubbish Campaign • Creating and developing ideas • Dealing with designer, making them aware of the campaign’s vision • Writing copy • Costing the project and presenting to clients • Sourcing printers and other relevant bodies • Arranging props • Setting deadlines Produced and directed DVD for schools (commissioned by the Really Rubbish Campaign) Produced Jackanory style podcast for the Really Rubbish Campaign website maintained news section Show less



Network Research

• United Kingdom
• Market Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Market Researcher

  • Sep 2001 - May 2005



Einstein Entertainment

• Cardiff, United Kingdom

• Assistant Producer

  • Mar 2002 - Jul 2002

  'Carousels and Candyfloss' for ITV Wales Production Assistant on location Celebrity booker and location manager Sourced library footage and artwork 'Carousels and Candyfloss' for ITV Wales Production Assistant on location Celebrity booker and location manager Sourced library footage and artwork



Rocket Science Laboratories

• Hollywood, USA

• Researcher

  • Aug 2000 - Aug 2000

  TV pilot for AMC TV pilot for AMC



United News & Media

• Bristol, United Kingdom

• Researcher / Location Director

  • Aug 1998 - Oct 1998

  'Top 10 of Everything' for CITV Planned and shot items Booked camera crews Arranged locations Dealt with agents, celebrities and crews Wrote scripts, briefs and treatments 'Top 10 of Everything' for CITV Planned and shot items Booked camera crews Arranged locations Dealt with agents, celebrities and crews Wrote scripts, briefs and treatments



United News & Media

• Southampton, United Kingdom

• Researcher, Writer, AFM

  • Nov 1997 - May 1998

  Havakazoo (pre-school for Channel Five) Scripted episodes AFM Researcher Created and purchased props Havakazoo (pre-school for Channel Five) Scripted episodes AFM Researcher Created and purchased props



Manchester Live

• Manchester, United Kingdom

• Reporter

  • Aug 1997 - Oct 1997

  On Screen Journalist On Screen Journalist



GMTV

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

• Researcher / AP

  • Aug 1993 - Oct 1994

  • Worked in forward planning • Wrote treatments and briefs • Edited teasers and located clips • Responsible for birthday slot • Selected and booked guests • Booked travel, hotels and taxis • Responsible for scripts on live show and recording feeds from satellite • General liaison with guests • Researched news stories • Worked in forward planning • Wrote treatments and briefs • Edited teasers and located clips • Responsible for birthday slot • Selected and booked guests • Booked travel, hotels and taxis • Responsible for scripts on live show and recording feeds from satellite • General liaison with guests • Researched news stories



Television International

• London, United Kingdom

• Runner

  • Sep 1992 - Jul 1993



The Children's Channel

• London, United Kingdom

• Runner

  • Aug 1991 - Aug 1992

  Electric String Vest & TVFM Attended movie previews and wrote weekly film reviews Floor Assistant / Runner on a live music and magazine show Responsible for VT library (and liaised with transmission suites) Electric String Vest & TVFM Attended movie previews and wrote weekly film reviews Floor Assistant / Runner on a live music and magazine show Responsible for VT library (and liaised with transmission suites)



HTV West

• Runner

  • Jun 1986 - Aug 1986

  Get Fresh, HTV News & Robin of Sherwood Get Fresh, HTV News & Robin of Sherwood