Skills

• Virtual event production management.
• Presenting & producing live & pre-recorded radio.
• IT management and procurement.
• Information Security internal communications.
• Video editing for presentations or use online.
• Animating logos and other graphics for use on stage or online.
• HTML, CSS and JavaScript coding.

Knowledge

• Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effect, Audition, Photoshop, Premiere Pro.
• ProPresenter presentation software.
• vMix live production and streaming software.
• Microsoft 365 management, including Teams, SharePoint and Exchange.
• Information Security policies and procedures.
• UniFi Wireless Admin & UniFi Full Stack Professional certified.

STORM Events

Virtual Events
& IT Administrator

February 2021 - Present

Duties & Responsibilities

• Zoom & Microsoft Teams operator, supporting meetings, webinars and townhalls with content, hosting and technical provisions.
• Event broadcast vision mixer, using vMix, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and presentation software to provide high quality events, bridging in-person and virtual attendees.
• Video editing of post-event replays and event content recorded on site.
• First contact for day to day IT support, including device and Microsoft 365 system administration.
• Designing and implementing UniFi Network, Protect and Access at the company's new premises in late 2025.
• Introduction of Bitwarden password management to the company, onboarding colleagues and providing daily hands-on support.
• Procurement of KnowBe4 and lead for Information Security Training and phishing email tests using.

My work

• Virtual Event production showreel
• Feature about my role in the STORM Newsletter on LinkedIn
• Bitwarden case study for the how the platform is used at STORM Events
• Lighting at a Long Service Awards evening

Peterborough Community Radio

Presenter

August 2022 - Present

Volunteer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Creating local and relevant radio formats, suitable for commmunity radio.
• Presenting weekly 2 hour radio show, The Today Show.
• Mixture of presenting live and pre-recording shows.
• Presenting live outside broadcasts, including interviewing guests and controlling the studio remotely.
• Creating audio imaging for The Today Show.
• Organising audio content for shows, including audio clips and music.
• Promoting the station and shows using social media.
• Writing press releases for community worthy news about the station.

My work

• Promotional website for The Today Show
• Press release to celebrate milestone listener figures
• Press release to promote PCRFM launching on DAB radio

Community Radio Awards

Production Manager & Judge

August 2016 - Present

Volunteer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing the production of the annual awards ceremony, including lighting, sound and visuals.
• Working with the event organiser to produce on-stage screen graphics and announcements of winners.
• Using ProPresenter to present the award winners and other information during events.
• Managing live streaming including volunteers and service providers on-site during the ceremony.
• Producing motion graphics and animations for the brand, for use on social media and at events.
• Judge for the 2018, 2019 and 2025 awards.

My work

• 2025 Awards Ceremony, edited live stream
• 2025 Awards Nominations, edited and produced
• Logo animations for the Awards ceremony

Tearfund

PR & Media Officer

July 2019 - February 2021

Duties & Responsibilities

• Working with the PR Manager for Ambassadors, helping with requests, relationships and projects.
• Organising transport and accommodation for ambassadors during tours.
• Providing support for fundraisers as they seek local and national media coverage of their activity.
• Pitching stories to Christian and secular media for coverage.
• Brief spokespeople when they speak to external outlets.
• Researching potential reputational risks.
• Reading the national newspapers daily for related stories to the organisation.
• Providing out of hours support for the Media team.

My work

• Press releases written for Tearfund
• Listen to Dr Graham Stuart on BBC Radio 2
• Jenny Pullen on BBC Radio 2 talk about her fundraising efforts
• Dene Morgan talk about The Climb on BBC Radio Sussex & Surrey

Westminster Chapel

Technical Team Leader

September 2014 - February 2021

Volunteer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading a team of volunteers who support Sunday church services alongside weekly & special events.
• Training new team members on audio & visual equipment.
• Using ProPresenter to present sermon slides, song lyrics and other visual content for services & events.
• Liaising with leadership and service organisers on content and production for services and events.
• Producing motion graphics and animations for events.
• Managing the YouTube channel for live streaming and online church services.
• Adding song lyrics and motion background lower thirds to worship videos for online church services.
• Assisting with video conferencing administration for church-wide gatherings.

My work

• Song lyrics and lower thirds for worship songs - What A Beautiful Name
• Graphics & animations for the end of church services on YouTube
• Carols by Candlelight lighting and visuals for the 2019 service
• The lighting and visuals programmed for 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' at the 2018 Carols by Candlelight service
• Highlights from the Carols by Candlelight 2017 service from social media
• Animations created for the Carols by Candlelight 2017 service and marketing

All In Media

Digital Producer

July 2013 - July 2019

Duties & Responsibilities

• Daily management of projects across Europe and multiple time zones.
• Worked alongside developers to ensure resources are provided for projects.
• Communicating with clients about expectations & requirements.
• Quality assurance of products before release.
• Assisted with logistics for events and external office activities.

Clients

• Radioplayer - UK and Worldwide
• Bauer Media
• Les Indes Radios - France
• Communicorp - Ireland
• Radiodays Europe Conference

My work

• Promoting the Radiodays Europe app via Twitter
• Promoting the Sonos service product produced for Bauer Media
• Motion graphics created for the annual Christmas party for partners & customers

ONE Sound FM

Radio Station Manager & Presenter

August 2013 to August 2018

Volunteer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead a team of volunteers to produce content at Lincolnshire's ONE Event.
• Organised, hired and purchased equipment for short-term broadcasts from the Lincolnshire Showground.
• Ensured presenter & content met Ofcom regulations.
• Organised, produced and presented OBs for the radio station.
• Managed playout systems, recordings & online presence, including studio communications and the web player.

My work

• ONE Event 2017 promotion
• ONE Event 2016 live album promotion
• Station promotion for 2015
• Imaging sampler for 2013

Poacher International Jamboree

Radio Station Manager

July 2011 to August 2017

Volunteer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead a team of volunteers to produce content at Lincolnshire's summer event for Scouts & Guiding in 2013 and 2017.
• Organised, hired and purchased equipment for two short-term broadcasts from the Lincolnshire Showground.
• Ensured presenter & content met Ofcom regulations.
• Produced applications for Ofcom & PRS licences for broadcasting.
• Organised, produced and presented OBs for the radio station.
• Managed playout systems, recordings & online presence, including studio communications and the web player.

My work

• Audiogram of Bear Grylls speaking to the Poacher FM team
• A sample of the imaging created for Poacher FM 2013
• Logo animations created for the Poacher 2017 branding

KingsStock Music Festival

Media & Marketing Manager

May 2010 - January 2017

Volunteer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Designed & maintained a WordPress based website (self-hosted), including a ticket solution.
• Created, maintained and designed a mailing list using MailChimp.
• Produced motion graphics for use on YouTube & at the events.
• Organised and curated content for the on-stage main stage LED screen.
• Worked with local press to publicise events (newspapers, Christian press, community radio & BBC Local Radio).
• Compered and presented on-stage, interviewing and introducing artists.

My work

• KSMF 2016 artist line-up promotional video
• KSMF 2015 venue & date promotional video

Student Radio Association

Web Designer

July 2014 - June 2015

Volunteer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assisted with the website update and moving to a new WordPress install.
• Assisted with the Student Radio Awards at The O2 in November 2014.
• Produced podcast content for the 2014 & 2015 Student Radio Conferences.

One Media Group

Technical Manager & Presenter

October 2010 to July 2013

Volunteer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Produced, organised, setup & presented outside broadcasts.
• Presented weekly & adhoc shows throughout the university semesters.
• Managed aspirations & technical goals within the constraint of a budget.
• Developed, designed & managed the WordPress based website and social media pages.
• Award from Students' Union for contribution to student media.
• Nomination for Best Chart Show 2013 at the Student Radio Awards.

My work

• Music demonstrator for the radio station
• Imaging for the Varsity 2013 coverage
• Imaging for Christmas 2012 on the radio station

Cre8 Radio at Staffordshire University

Technical Manager & Presenter

May 2011 to June 2013

Volunteer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Produced, organised, setup & presented outside broadcasts.
• Presented weekly & adhoc shows across multiple short-term FM broadcasts.
• Managed aspirations & technical goals within the constraint of a budget.
• Developed, designed & managed the WordPress based website and social media pages.

My work

• Cow, Sheep or Pig feature

Staffordshire University Students' Union

Web Designer

December 2010 to May 2013

Duties & Responsibilities

• Updated website content regularly with new campaigns and features.
• Redesigned the website and integrated tools from the MSL Membership Solution, adding accessibility features.
• Created minisites for organisational campaigns including the Student Demo 2012 and Students' Union Elections.
• Worked with various departments within the Students' Union on campaigns.

Britain's Got Talent

Runner

October & November 2012

Duties & Responsibilities

• Running duties for the auditions in Birmingham, England and Cardiff, Wales.
• Responded to requests for assistance with various tasks on set.
• Interacted with the auditionees, sharing information on the process when required.
• Assisted with off-site recording at train stations and near water-ways.

Cross Rhythms

IT Assistant & Presenter

October 2010 - May 2012

Volunteer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implemented the Radioplayer web console.
• Assisted with maintaining and implementing a strategy for social media across Facebook, Twitter and MySpace.
• Performed maintenance jobs on the website and other IT tasks.
• Presented a weekly highlights show of interviews and other content.

My work

• Blog post about the Radioplayer console project

Fun Farm

Marketing Assistant

July 2009 - September 2010

Duties & Responsibilities

• Worked on new in-house campaigns, including working with front of house staff on new promotions, ensuring they understood how they worked and receiving feedback.
• Designed promotion materials, including leaflets, posters, digital signage for internal screens.
• Maintaining and updating the company's branded websites, including redesigning the LaserStorm site.
• Regular contact with the local press to inform them on the latest promotions and organise adverts, including radio and print.

Tulip Radio

Presenter & Technical Assistant

September 2004 - July 2010

Volunteer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Presented weekly shows, including;
  • Weekly Warm Up - Specialist Music, Dance - 2 hours
  • Saturday Morning Breakfast - Music & Speech - 3 hours
  • The Faith Show - Specialist Music, Christian - 2 hours
• Assisted with outside broadcasts and public events; setting up PA systems, operating the sound desk and playing appropriate music for the occasion.
• Managing and setting up social media accounts for the station across Facebook and Twitter.
• Worked on Myriad playout system associated software setup and maintenance including AutoTrack, Advert Manager & OCP.

Act II Theatre Company

Website Co-ordinator

April 2006 - January 2010

Volunteer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Designed and maintained the first website for the theatre company, including photo galleries and class information.
• Designed posters for productions.

South Holland District Council

Webcast Operator

September 2007 - July 2008

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operated webcasting system from Public-i during a pilot scheme at the council to allow meetings to be viewed online.
• Setup equipment before broadcast in the council chamber and worked with the meeting chair to ensure broadcasts ran smoothly.

South Holland Youth Council

Communications Portfolio Holder

July 2006 - July 2008

Volunteer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Secured funding from local sources to set up the website for the Youth Council.
• Designed and developed the website, maintaining content during the position.
• Maintained public/school communications and wrote press releases.

Staffordshire University

September 2010 - June 2013

Bachelor of Arts in Film, TV & Radio Studies

• First class degree
• Award for Contribution to the Community
• Course representative during my 1st year
• Christian Union Committee Member - Media & Marketing

Peterborough Regional College

September 2008 - June 2010

BTEC National Diploma in Media Production

• Course representative throughout the course
• Student council member
• Presenter during annual FM RSL broadcasts

Gleed Boys School

September 2003 - June 2008

• 9 GCSEs at grade A-C
• Prefect during Year 11
• Student council member
• School representative at the South Holland Youth Council
• Junior Sports Leader Award participant