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Resume

My main areas are drama, sci-fi, post-apocalypse, action & psychological drama. I love researching new subjects, developing characters and exploring the worlds in which they live.

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I like to work autonomously as a writer, but when working collaboratively, I enjoy the buzz of bouncing ideas between brains!

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I can work to a spec, from a treatment or synopsis and I always deliver within the agreed time-frame. I feel I can communicate with people on all levels, keep a calm head when under pressure and have a lot of patience.

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Commissioned Writing
Teaching, Coaching & Theatre

Derby University, 2018 

Writing monologues for psychology course, filmed as supporting study material for degree students. Drama, focusing on various mental health issues.

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4 Feature films - one currently in pre-production. Genres include: drama, sci-fi, comedy/drama, action, fantasy

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3 shorts

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Edited 3 shorts and one feature, all for independent companies.

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Writer/Researcher for Deaf Explorer, Research & Development process, showcased at the Midlands Arts Centre.  Arts Council Funded. Sci-fi/dystopian themed, physical theatre piece. Developing and scripting ideas for main dancers.

2017

Writing & Directing

Filmed and edited short promos and dance sequences for various professionals.  2016 - Present

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Directed 2 of my own short films. The latest, Exchange Street, is in post-production.

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I have also written 1 feature film, a variety of shorts and have co-written a TV series.

Skills

MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, various databases, Final Draft, Celtx, Movie Magic, Final Cut Pro (basic), research skills including essay research via internet/library; problem solving; dealing with complex story structures, working to tight time frames

1 to 1 coaching adults for auditions, competitions, castings, performance, spoken word.

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Comedy & Drama teacher for Pauline Quirke Academy, Worcester. This teaching and involves directing 5 - 17 year olds in short scenes for theatre and full length plays, plus Trinity exam pieces.

2018 - Present

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After school club teacher for Top Hat Stage School

Basic dance, drama and performance singing for ages 6 - 10

2018 - Present

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Drama teacher for Big Arena Performing Arts. Teaching Sunday classes for 3 - 18 year olds. Working to deliver short showcases and full productions.

2019 - present

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Training & Education

Writestorybooksforchildren.com - CPD certified

March 2019 - Present

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Alison, Online - Diploma Environmental Science

Sept 2017 - Present

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Metro Academy - Specialized Proofreading & Editing

2016 Certified

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Open University - HeDip Science & English

Subjects included:  Creative Writing - Level 2;  Astronomy, Astrophysics, Planetary Science

2007 - 2013

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Humanities Certificate with English

Subjects included: English Lang/Lit, Art history, Philosophy, Religious studies - PASS (Pass or Fail)

2002

 

Birmingham School of Acting, 3 year Acting Course (Degree Equivalent)

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Other Training

Tiptop Studios Introduction to studio photography workshop

Institute of Photography Online Diploma

Stratford Circus Playwriting Course with Clara Armand

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