About Me

I have 9 O levels, 3 A levels , a 2.1 degree in Law and was a trainee solicitor before being chosen from an Open Day audition for NETWORK EAST

I've always been more creative and would like to broaden my horizons inorder to utilise the talents I'm currently restricted in using due to the nature of news

Acting

Experience

Accents

Employment History & Experience

Eighteen and half years as a regular presenter and reporter on regional news in the West Midlands

Presenting

Experience

Specialist Areas

Employment History & Experience

eighteen and half years working as a regular presenter and reporter for regional news in the West Midlands

Music

Vocal Skills

Instruments Played

Entertainment

Extras Work, Partipant, Contestant

Languages Spoken

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

I've been working for BBC Regional News in the West Midlands for 18 and a half years as their regular weather presenter, Sunday News reader and roving reporter

I've worked for the BBC's factual series INSIDE OUT on various occasions as well as for BBC's COUNTRYFILE

I've fronted the WILD WEATHER OF THE MIDLANDS and had a cameo acting role in a BBC Afternoon Play entitled COME FLY WITH ME.

I've produced strands for the programme ranging from the ARTS to the PARANORMAL

Qualifications & Training

Basic Knowledge of Meteorology

Voice Over Work

Radio inserts

Studio and OB presentation

Writing and reporting

Been on a couple of BBC Journalism courses in the past. I never needed any presentation courses. Most of what I know was natural or self taught

Other Information

Relevant Skills

Writing, presentation, reporting skills

I can ad lib, memorise scripts and read them off autocue.

Excellent communication skills and a proven track record in presentation

Interests & Hobbies

Play Piano, used to sing.

Swim, Gym, Hot Yoga, Skiing

Love movies, Food and music

Miscellaneous Information

To see what I've done in the past, go to my website:

www.crystalbirdproductions.com