James Needs

Experience

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  Mountain Warehouse

  Oct 2015 - Sept 2016

  Sales Assistant
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  Screwfix

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2017

  Sales Assistant
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  Freelance

  Sept 2018 - Apr 2024

  Freelance Musician & Audio Editor

  I performed at weddings, functions and events as a singer and guitarist. I edited and managed podcasts for corporate clients. I taught 1:1 singing lessons, ran group music sessions and music with demnetia workshops. I wrote, produced and distributed original music and edited audio for clients. I have organsied all espects of music events, including booking, promotion and sales.

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  Mountain Warehouse

  Oct 2020 - May 2021

  Sales Assistant
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  IRock School of Music

  May 2021 - Dec 2024

  I managed the delivery of pop and rock band lessons in 100+ primary schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire. Focussed on operational success, developing meaningful relationships and account management, I ensured that 2,500+ students experienced fun, inspiring lessons every week! I led and managed the operations and logisitcs of a team of 14 skilled band coaches, prioritising well-being and L&D. I accurately tracked and managed absence, performance and payroll, and led iRock's first-ever employee engagement survey. Through motivation and consistent KPI meetings, I delivered the fastest growth of any area in three of the five terms leading my team. Show less

  • Area Manager

    Apr 2023 - Dec 2024

  • Field Operations Support

    Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  • Band Coach

    May 2021 - Jan 2023