Will Edwards
Strategy Manager and Teacher of Music at East London Arts and Music- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Leadership Legacy Fellow
SSATOct, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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East London Arts and Music
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strategy Manager and Teacher of Music
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Leytonstone School
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Teacher of Music
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Sep 2019 - Aug 2021
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Teach First
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Teacher
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Jun 2019 - Jul 2021
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Legatum Institute
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United Kingdom
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant, Global People Movements
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Sep 2018 - Jun 2019
Co-author on two reports: 1) 'The Four Regions at the Heart of the Migration Crisis'. 2) 'Lives in Limbo' highlighting four nations at the heart of the challenge posed by necessity-driven migration: Nigeria, Turkey, Venezuela, and Bangladesh. Co-author on two reports: 1) 'The Four Regions at the Heart of the Migration Crisis'. 2) 'Lives in Limbo' highlighting four nations at the heart of the challenge posed by necessity-driven migration: Nigeria, Turkey, Venezuela, and Bangladesh.
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Fire Tech
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Associate
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
Uk's leading provider of tech education for kids from nine to 17. Strategic planning to deliver results on time.> conceived, formulated, and executed organisational processes to help deliver seven simultaneous technology camps. > asked the 'why?'; answered the 'how?'.
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Marketing Assistant
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Nov 2017 - May 2018
UK’s leading supplier of tech education for kids between nine and 17. As marketing assistant: 1) Conducted Market research that played a crucial role in social media strategy.2) Copy writing and editing for website, social media, and direct marketing communications. 3) Created social media templates using the Adobe Suite for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram which became important acquisition channels.4) Recognised by the marketing manager for Community engagement work that was used as part of the brand marketing campaigns.DBS certified. Show less
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HACKNEY WICK BOULDER PROJECT LTD
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United Kingdom
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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Instructor, Taster Sessions for new climbers
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Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
I ran 'Taster Sessions' for Hackney Wick Boulder Project, a climbing centre. > The aim is to have fun in a safe environment whilst introducing new climbers to some basic techniques. As front of house I am responsible for: > Community engagement > Sales > Maintaining the centre. Here I developed my leadership and oral communication skills. I ran 'Taster Sessions' for Hackney Wick Boulder Project, a climbing centre. > The aim is to have fun in a safe environment whilst introducing new climbers to some basic techniques. As front of house I am responsible for: > Community engagement > Sales > Maintaining the centre. Here I developed my leadership and oral communication skills.
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M&C Saatchi London
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Work Experience, World Services
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Nov 2017 - Nov 2017
I supported the Research & Investigation department at M&C Saatchi World Services. In this role: > compiled a credentials presentation that summarised previous projects. > created a report on nutritional intervention in Indonesia for the Associate Director. And I worked at LIDA: > created a competitor review and analysed trends for Christmas direct marketing campaigns. In these roles I developed my analytical skills and written communication, and ability to summarise vast documents detailing projects that I was previously unfamiliar with. Show less
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Fire Tech
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Curriculum Developer, Lead Tutor
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Jul 2013 - Aug 2017
Combining entrepreneurial skills and 'starter-finisher' mindset: 1) Conceived of, developed, and pitched curriculum for ‘Digital Music Production’ course. 2) Produced course material and musical demos. 3) Wrote promotional publicity blogs. 4) Lead tutor responsible for teaching composition of electronic music. DBS certified. Combining entrepreneurial skills and 'starter-finisher' mindset: 1) Conceived of, developed, and pitched curriculum for ‘Digital Music Production’ course. 2) Produced course material and musical demos. 3) Wrote promotional publicity blogs. 4) Lead tutor responsible for teaching composition of electronic music. DBS certified.
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Edition Records
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United Kingdom
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Sound Recording
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing and Distribution
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Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
A leading British jazz label with a European sensibility and global presence, led by Dave Stapleton, Founder/CEO. My role was to support Dave with daily tasks of the label. This included: > Organising and scheduling the entire catalogue, and sales distribution. > Proof reading press releases and writing copy for social media. > Audio editing, and filming recording sessions. Here I had the opportunity to develop my written communication skills and IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Excel. I also gained an understanding of the development, marketing, and distribution methods behind producing a record. Show less
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Performed at Magdalen College School, Oxford
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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Orchestrator, 'The Bluestocking!' musical
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2013 - 2013
I was commissioned to orchestrate and arranged this original musical. It contained 24 pieces for piano and voice that I expanded for a pit band of 13 instruments. Performed November 2013. I was commissioned to orchestrate and arranged this original musical. It contained 24 pieces for piano and voice that I expanded for a pit band of 13 instruments. Performed November 2013.
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Education
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Royal Academy of Music
Master of Arts - MA, Jazz/Jazz Studies -
University of York
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Music