Experience

BIY People & Talent // BIY Future Talent

• United Kingdom
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder BIY People & Talent

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  Using the experience I’ve gained over the last 20 years working in HR generalist & recruitment roles within music and content focused companies, I set up BIY People & Talent to offer practical HR, Recruitment & People Development support to small and medium sized creative businesses, with a focus on music. Services we offer include:• Day to day HR Support• People Development Sessions• Career Coaching• Recruitment & Talent Planning• Strategy & ProjectsWe're also incredibly proud of our Future Talent project, focused towards helping young people kick-start their career in the business side of the music industry, providing truly practical advice including:• CV writing & application skills• Interview technique• Personal brand• Creating opportunities



The BIYPOD // Real career stories from the music business

• Podcast Creator

  • Aug 2020 - Present



The Future Laboratory

• United Kingdom
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• People Manager

  • Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

  The Future Laboratory is one of the world’s most renowned futures consultancies. With a unique blend of trend forecasting, consumer insight, brand strategy and innovation, we inspire and future-proof organisations.As People Manager I worked across the business managing talent, learning, culture, benefits and HR in an innovative, creative and strategic business. The Future Laboratory is one of the world’s most renowned futures consultancies. With a unique blend of trend forecasting, consumer insight, brand strategy and innovation, we inspire and future-proof organisations.As People Manager I worked across the business managing talent, learning, culture, benefits and HR in an innovative, creative and strategic business.



handle recruitment

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Sep 2015 - Feb 2016

  Recruitment across a range of HR roles, with a focus on Music, TV, Film, Advertising and Marketing, Digital and PR Agencies. Recruitment across a range of HR roles, with a focus on Music, TV, Film, Advertising and Marketing, Digital and PR Agencies.



Universal Music Group

• United States
• Musicians
• 700 & Above Employee

• Talent Acquisition Manager

  • Nov 2011 - Aug 2015

  Responsible for resourcing, recruiting and talent planning for Universal Music Group within the UK. Working across all areas of the business including Island, Polydor, Virgin EMI, Decca, Capitol, Bravado, International and Publishing, from intern and entry level talent, PA/EA's, to Product and Marketing Managers. Responsible for resourcing, recruiting and talent planning for Universal Music Group within the UK. Working across all areas of the business including Island, Polydor, Virgin EMI, Decca, Capitol, Bravado, International and Publishing, from intern and entry level talent, PA/EA's, to Product and Marketing Managers.



Handle Recruitment

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Recruitment Consultant

  • Sep 2010 - Nov 2011

• HR Generalist

  • Oct 2007 - Sep 2010

  A commercial, fast paced and demanding role within Universal's International HR team, I worked across a number of client groups including Merchandise, D2C and SCM.Working across all generalist HR areas including recruitment and resourcing, learning and development, employee relations, reward, restructures and redundancies. A commercial, fast paced and demanding role within Universal's International HR team, I worked across a number of client groups including Merchandise, D2C and SCM.Working across all generalist HR areas including recruitment and resourcing, learning and development, employee relations, reward, restructures and redundancies.



Evolutions

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications

• HR Advisor

  • Jan 2005 - Oct 2007

  A stand alone generalist role within a soho post production facility working with approx 150 employees. A stand alone generalist role within a soho post production facility working with approx 150 employees.