About Me

I have recently moved to London to pursue a career in television presenting. I have been involved in a number of different projects working as a presenter beginning in 2006 when I was chosen to participate in Channel 4's coverage of 'Carling Live 24'. The show followed myself and three friends as we attended music gigs at locations all across London over a 24 hour period. The show was hosted by Steve Jones, Dave Berry and Alex Zane. Soon after this I was involved in a pilot working with Dave Berry for a music based chat show that served to further fire my enthusiasm for working in front of the camera. The following year I was asked to present 'Carling's Festival Postcards' a 10 show series produced by Done and Dusted for Channel 4. Consequently, I have gained valuable experience of presenting live links, conducting ad lib interviews with musicians and personalities including Mark Ronson and Juliette Lewis and learning scripts for pieces to camera. I would love to build on these experiences and believe firmly that I have much to offer.

I am currently working as a teacher in primary schools across London and, despite not wanting to continue this profession long-term, I believe teaching has further developed skills that transfer directly into television presenting. Communicating ideas in exciting and innovative ways is vital when trying to inspire children in the classroom. Similarly, when presenting in front of a camera, it is important that those who are watching are engaged with the content and feel they can relate to the person on screen. Teaching is often unpredictable and every day is different, therefore, I have learned very quickly the value of being able to improvise and think on your feet - skills that are fundamental for any television presenter. As you will see from my showreel I am an excellent communicator and can comfortably keep the conversation flowing avoiding any dead air. I am relaxed and confident on camera which I believe transmits to those watching.


I have previously worked as a youth worker, specifically planning and delivering programmes related to health, fitness, smoking, drugs, relationships and bullying. Before this I worked in a diverse range of part time jobs from sales assistant to football coach. I take pride in being able to do anything I put my mind to.

Presenting

Experience

Specialist Areas

Extras Work, Partipant, Contestant

Languages Spoken

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

June – Sept 2007
Done and Dusted Production Company

Presenter: Channel 4’s 10 show series – ‘Carling’s Festival Postcards’:
- Involved reading from Auto Cue, presenting live unscripted links on Channel 4 and talking to time as directed.
- Non-scripted interviews with major bands including Klaxons, Juliette Lewis and The Licks and Mark Ronson.
- Working closely with the production crew, offering ideas and alternatives for the show and script, following meetings regarding features on each episode.
- Supporting the crew in all aspects of production. Operating the camera for additional shots and assisting with sound quality during voiceovers.
- Conducting detailed research into all of the ten festivals visited and each of the bands or artists interviewed.
- Audience figures reached over 200,000 viewers.

Jan 2007
Done and Dusted Production Company

Co-Presenter: ‘Destination Carling Academy’ pilot show for Channel 4:
- Learning short scripts for pieces to camera.
- Presenting links with other presenters including Dave Berry and comedian Danny Morgan.
- Working under pressure in front of a live audience during filming.

April 2006
Done and Dusted Production Company

Co-Presenter: ‘Carling Live 24’ for Channel 4:
- Attending separate gigs across London over a period of 24 hours working to a tight schedule.
- Working closely with Channel 4 presenters and production team in preparation for links often under strict time restrictions.
- Experience of live television and an insight into the complexities of a live studio and the responsibilities of each team member.

Oct 2007 – April 2008
NE1 fm (Community Radio station)
Radio Broadcaster:
- Co-presenter on the ‘K & A show’ – a music and sports based programme;
- Selecting music and programme content in conjunction with producers and assistants;
- Preparing and reading scripts and links, preparing interviews for unsigned music acts, ad libs when necessary;
- Researching and selecting guests to appear on the show;
- Operating the control consoles.

Qualifications & Training

Sept 2008 – July 2009
University of East London
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Primary)

Sept 2000 – June 2003
Newcastle University
- Sociology and Politics BA Hons (2:2)

Sept 1998 – June 2000 Tynemouth College
- A-Levels: Biology (C)
- History (C)
- English Literature (C)

Other Information

Interests & Hobbies

- Music: I am preparing for my Grade 5 Classical Piano exam. I enjoy exploring new music and watching live bands. I sing and play piano in a local band.
- Television and radio: I enjoy watching drama, sport and documentaries. I am a huge fan of American comedy especially ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’. I am a fan of radio 4, BBC 6 music and regularly listen to radio 5 live.
- Cinema: I love the work of the Coen brothers and David Lynch.
- Sports: I play semi-professional football and have my Level 1 coaching badge.
- Literature: I have just finished reading ‘Operation Mincemeat’ by Ben Macintyre and ‘Nemesis’ by Max Hastings.

Miscellaneous Information

I love the challenge of presenting. I enjoy the vibrancy and excitement of the work. Above all I thoroughly enjoy communicating ideas to an audience and working with people; I find this hugely rewarding. I work well under pressure, improvising to camera, learning scripts, working under the direction of the producer and presenting to camera.