Mike Codling

Experience

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  Bull & Gate Live Music Venue

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Promoter & Venue Manager

  Cultivated Kentish Town Bull & Gate as a haven for 'then unheard-of' bands and cult artists.Fostered a diverse concert schedule showcasing up-and-coming bands including Muse, Doves, and Coldplay, even before they gained widespread recognition. Simultaneously, established a reputation as a haven for cult artists like Cardiacs and Damo Suzuki, providing them with a platform to reach their devoted fan bases. Also curated 'secret' shows for established touring bands like Ash, further enhancing the venue's reputation as a hub for cutting-edge music.Transformed the venue's operations and financial performance through strategic investment.As co-manager, spearheaded a transformative technical investment program that significantly boosted the venue's turnover and long-term sustainability. This investment directly contributed to the venue's emergence as a first-choice destination for respected independent record labels like Fortuna Pop and Fierce Panda.Reversed the venue's image and elevated its status within the music industry.Efficiently turned around the initial poor reputation, transforming it into a premier destination for discerning music fans. This turnaround garnered widespread press coverage and resulted in a surge in attendance.Published a pioneering magazine and launched an independent record label.To further amplify the venue's impact, spearheaded the publication of a free periodical magazine distributed to a nationwide audience of 50,000 music enthusiasts. Additionally, established an independent record label dedicated to showcasing emerging artists, achieving notable recognition, including NME reviews, BBC radio play, and a Single of the Week feature in Melody Maker. Mostrar menos

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  Neg Earth

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

  Lighting Technician

  Servicing and repairing specialist lighting and power equipment for events such as the Commonwealth Games, Glastonbury & V festivals and for many touring artists from Andy Williams to Iron MaidenBuilt bespoke equipment for Placebo, Foo Fighters & Cirque du Soleil using new technologiesAttended concerts and rehearsals to assist production crews and fix problemsWrote method statements and worked on establishing COSHH and other health & safety systems

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  Zoom Media

  Jul 2009 - Sept 2012

  Operations Manager

  Implemented new structures for customer support & field service. Managed departmental budgets to achieve saving and extra income of over £100k whilst improving qualityArranged rollouts, new installations and upgrades for many national health club brands such as David Lloyd and Fitness First, improving their services and enhancing their internal marketing and member experienceProvided consultancy to the Virgin Active group during their RFI process for audio visual servicesTransferred clients and resources from another business into Zoom Media’s digital network, expanding our available media space and increasing customer satisfactionDeveloped and implemented a Health & Safety policy across the business including fire safety and contractor risk management Mostrar menos

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  Severn Cider

  Oct 2012 - Jan 2020

  Business Development Manager

  Business representationExport managementSocial media reviewOnline retail development

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  Zoom Media

  Nov 2012 - Jan 2015

  Responsible for a team of up to 7 employees plus a network of 20 subcontractors running customer helpdesk, technical support and field operations across the UK & EuropeManaged customer experience and responsible for delivering digital and experiential media content for leisure industry & media clients such as Nuffield Health and LA Fitness at over 700 UK locations through 3rd party audio visual networksDeveloped relationships at all levels with customers, engaging them with the products and listening to their feedbackUtilised our service and helpdesk operations to offer field support to third parties, increasing the profitability of the department and providing opportunities for new media spaces Mostrar menos Carried out successful trials of new AV products including digital signage, touchscreen kiosks & virtual exercise training in leading health club chains such as Pure GymAcquired new West End office premises and arranged the relocation and managed all facilities requirements from cleaning and maintenance to a new computer networkManaged experiential media projects for national brands such as Sensodyne and LynxDeveloped a pricing plan for experiential marketing activity including sampling and brand awareness campaigns for clients such as L’Oreal and ColgateArranged all aspects of installation of digital signage screens, projection technology and broadcast systems in client premisesIntegrated Zoom’s music television and media services into many different AV systems including IPTV and digital RF transmissionCreated a new position under the Apprenticeship Scheme and assisted with vocational training Mostrar menos

  • Service Delivery Manager

    Sept 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Project Manager

    Nov 2012 - Sept 2014
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  Self-Employed

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2022

  Independent Project Manager

  Project planning & execution for commercial enterprises in the UK and Europe.Remote & on-site project management & business support25+ years experience in operations management, events, experiential, marketing, entertainment & commercial audio-visual delivery

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  Support AV

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2017

  Project Support

  Support AV are a specialist resourcing company, providing expertise for retail and commercial audio visual installation.Provided logistics and project operations for some prestigious Retail and Leisure clients.

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  The Trusol Group

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2024

  Drove successful delivery of audio-visual and technology systems projects across leisure, education, and commercial sectors. Managed the full project lifecycle, from pre-sales and development through to completion, ensuring seamless AV integration and exceeding client expectations through personalized system designs and efficient project management. On returning to the UK I installed and commissioned AV systems in leisure and education. From 2020 to 2022 I moved to a pre-sales and customer support role alongside various project assignments around technical installations.

  • AV Specialist

    May 2022 - Nov 2024

  • Senior Audio Visual Project Engineer

    Sept 2018 - Jan 2022
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  Self-employed

  Nov 2024 - now

  Technology Integration Manager

  Consultancy and project management for technology, audio visual integrators and events organisers