About Me

I suppose I am looking at this stage of my life to revive some old or forgotten passions for this realm of work. I have always been in the background in terms of studying Fine Art and photography from a young age, numerous bands as a musician and vocalist, working umpteen jobs; Teaching various things, college counsellor, agricultural maintenance, data centre installation, chef and so on...All for sustenance and family commitments. Ive recently split from my wife and guess I want to make my children realise that it's OK to dream the creative dream and no matter what, it's OK to try things and expand on your hopes to enter into the industry. Especially as I see the apples didnt fall too far from the tree, so to speak. I have also made a living as personal trainer and self defense instructor, one of the other dedications and loves of my life. So, while I'm still relatively young, at least in looks and mentality, I'd like to rediscover some old passions and try to follow this avenue....

Acting

Experience

Accents

Modelling

Experience

Music

Experience

Vocal Skills

Instruments Played

Languages Spoken

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

Work History:

11/16-Present. Trainee Chef. Raffaelles Restaurant, Bearsden.
Part time Personal trainer.

07/01/16-11/16 Art Framer. Performing a variety of tasks in the manufacturing of . custom framing for display artefacts.

01/13-20/12/2015 Installation Engineer/ Assembly & Logistics. Previously working for a small company, MetalFab-IT, who design and install bespoke enclosure solutions to the IT industry. This may be from small items to entire installations of data centres including temperature control and security. Wider duties encompassed all aspects of office and workshop responsiblities.

08/11-12/13 Hire Desk Manager/ Administrator. Kelterplant Ltd, St Albans. Hiring of plant machinery and tools, manning front desk and repairs centre for a small family run business. All administrative and office duties. Key-holding and general assistance in yard and workshop.

03/10 – 05/11 Transition Support Advisor. West Herts College. Overlooking the transitions of students through their educative experience,concentrating on those considered at risk. The role involved semi-counselling and facilitating students throughout their journey in education, offering personal support on a one to one basis and implementing programmes to engage and enrich.

07/09 - 03/10 College Site Officer. West Herts College. Working in the estates department, responsible for maintenance, repair and security of all college property and facilities over four campuses.

05/09 - 06/09 Teaching assistant, Chiltern Gate School, High Wycombe.
Position giving one to one support, assisting with learning difficulties. Duties also include assisting with classes and supervising at break times.

11/08 - 02/09 Instructor, Tai Chi @Club Esportif Valencia. Instructor of Tai-chi and Chi-kung. Teaching beginner and intermediate level of traditional Yang Tai-chi. English Teacher. Abla lenguas Institute, Valencia.
Designing and delivering programmes for companies and also teaching one to one. All programmes tailored to suit individual needs. Role also involved marketing duties.

02/08 - 10/08 Manager/Instructor, Tai Chi & Art, Casa de Angels, Pollença, Mallorca. Instructor of Tai-chi and Chi-kung. Teaching beginner and intermediate level of traditional Yang Tai-chi. Languages Teacher. Pollença, Mallorca.
Private English and Spanish tuition to students of all ages. Lessons from beginner to intermediate level.

01/07 - 11/07 Sales Assistant, Emporio Armani, Manchester.
In charge of own department and client base, meeting company sales targets, ordering and dispatching stock.

07/05 - 12/05 Manager/Instructor, Tai Chi & Art, Casa de Angels, Pollença, Mallorca. Instructor of Tai-chi and Chi-kung. Teaching beginner and intermediate level of traditional Yang Tai-chi.
(PT) Animal Care Assistant. Refugio de Pollenca. Assistant/carer for animal refuges. Funded by local authority, assisting with the collection, care, rehabilitation and rehoming of dogs and cats.

09/02 - 06/05 Installation of media equipment, Wish-You-Well, Manchester.
The installation and manning of video messaging booths at wedding receptions, bar mitzvahs and christenings while studying at university.

06/99 - 07/00 Dispatch Supervisor, Global One Telecommunications, Hertfordshire.
Responsible for the returns, repairs and posting of company products. Tracking all activity and liaising with the sales team.

Other experience and part time work:

09/08 - 11/08 Sous-chef, Font del Gall , Pollenca . Part-time.
Sous-Chef at a restaurant serving mainly Mediterranean twists on traditional Scottish cuisine.

03/08 - 04/08 Chef, Hotel Son Sant Jordi, Pollença. Part-time.
Short period as the chef/barista/receptionist for well established hotel. All kitchen duties and creation of menus, reception duties, bookings etc.

07/08 - 09/08 Maintenance, Aparthotel Puerto Azul, Port de Pollença. Part-time.
One of four maintenance technicians. In charge of general hotel maintenance including engine and pump rooms, swimming pool maintenance and up-keep of all hotel property.

04/08 - 07/08 Maintenance of rural estates, Miguel Bibiloni, Pollença.
All landscaping and agricultural duties including using heavy machinery, dry stone walling, installation of fencing and security and general maintenance of estates.

Qualifications & Training

09/02 - 06/05 Visual Arts. BA (Hons). University of Salford.
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09/00 - 06/01 Foundation Studies, Art and Design BTEC Diploma. West Herts College
CYQ Personal Trainer Diploma 2012
(GP Referral, Circuits, Outdoor, Spinning,ETM)
CYQ L2 Gym Instructor Certificate 2012
AS Photography. West Herts College.
09/00 - 06/01.
Art Psychotherapy MA, current, ongoing
City and Guilds. West Herts College.
01/06 - 06/06 Delivery of Learning Certificate 7302. Secondary Education. Watford Grammar School for Boys.
09/93 - 06/99 GCSE’s: 4 A’s, 3 B’s and 1 C Grade.