Curriculum vitae

PERSONAL STATEMENT: 

 

I consider myself a determined and industrious person with a flair for creativity. Over my years I have gained a multitude of skills that are adaptable for any role. I find I am able to thrive in stressful situations and deal with any problems that arise, effectively and efficiently. I have a keen eye and ear for detail and am very passionate and invested in every project I take on and adjust easily to new styles/formats/concepts.

 

Below are just a few of the projects I have worked on. 

WORK EXPERIENCE: 

 

Sound Production – 2019 – present 

 

  • Omid Djalili – Sound Recordist (Live stand up) 

  • Flat ‘n The Curves – Postproduction Sound Editor (Live Fringe show) 

  • Artie Ziff – Sound Mixer (Alt rock band) 

  • “The Dirty Trifle” – Writer/Sound Designer/Actor (Radio noir/comedy drama) 

  • David Hayman’s “Time’s Plague” – Sound Recordist (Professional theatre) 

  • “Party Anthems” – Writer/Editor/Presenter (Music show interviewing MSPs on musical tastes feat. Ruth Davidson and Alex Cole-Hamilton) 

 

Session Musician - 2001-2007 

 

  • Mull Historical Society 

  • Tio Malo 

  • DragDoll 

  • Sanctuary Music Management  

  • Warner Bros Music 

  • Creation Records 

 

Music Tutor - 2008 - 2023 

 

  • Guitar lessons – All Ages 

  • Clarinet lessons – All Ages 

  • Workshop Leader – All Ages 

  • Music 4 U Enabler – 2018 – present 

 

PJA Music Management – 2003 – 2006 

 

  • Artist Liaison/Management 

  • Technical and Event Co-Ordinator  

  • Tour Manager 

  • Sound Engineer 

 

 Sound Control (Music Shop) – 1996-1999

 

  • Sales/Stock Management

  • Detailed Product Knowledge of Instruments, Pro-Audio Equipment, Mics, Desks and PAs 

  • Customer Care

  • Technical Advice

 

EDUCATION: 

 

SCHOOL OF AUDIO ENGINEERING: 

School of Audio Engineering: Diploma 

 

HNC RADIO:  

City of Glasgow College: Grade A 

 

HND RADIO:  

City of Glasgow College: Grade A 

 

BA TELEVISION AND RADIO BROADCASTING (HONS): 

University of the West of Scotland: First Class Honours Degree

 

SKILLS: 

 

  • Grade 8 guitar 

  • Grade 5 clarinet 

  • Grade 3 piano 

  • Grade 3 drums 

  • Strong working knowledge of Adobe Audition and other DAWS 

  • Knowledge of industry terminology 

  • Music theory knowledge (can sight read sheet music) 

  • Strong technical proficiency (microphones, mixing desks, amplifiers, effects, EQ) 

  • Excellent communicator 

  • Highly driven  

  • Firm grasp of electronics 

  • Thrives in pressurised environments 

  • IT literate  

 

 

INTERESTS: 

 

  • Theatre 

  • Ancient Civilisations 

  • Badminton 

  • Cartography & Geography 

  • Live music 

  • Snooker

 

 

REFERENCES 

 

 

References are available on request.