Experience

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  Faber & faber publishing

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Sales

  Part-time position as a order processing staff at one of the worlds most successful classical/contemporary music publishers.

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  Tones music store

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Sales team/ customer advisor

  Part of the sales team at an independently run music store specialising in a wide variety of instruments and accessories including guitars, drums, brass, microphones, recording hardware/software, music books etc.

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  Freelance bassist

  Sept 2009 - Oct 2024

  Professional bassist/vocalist/songwriter

  I've studied bass guitar since the age of fourteen and toured professionally full-time with numerous major label acts (Charlie Simpson, Tiffany Page, Ramona). Adept in contemporary styles with a wealth of live performance, studio recording and song-writing experience.Previous support slots with many big acts including Royal Blood, The Subways, Texas, Kate Nash, Lissie, Echo & The Bunnymen, Lemmy (Motorhead), the Maccabees etc.Festival performances: T In The Park (Scotland), Y Not Festival (Derbyshire), Wireless & Freeze Festival (London), the Great Escape (Brighton).Recording sessions at many pro-level UK studios including Metropolis, Miloco, Abbey Road (London), Hospital (Nigel Godridge), Metway (Brighton), Rocket Science (Glasgow) plus numerous home and DIY set-ups. Regular performances for corporate and private functions. Current equipment - '73 Fender Jazz Bass Roadworn Fender Precision Re-issue Ampeg SVT Classic Amp Head Ampeg 8X10 speaker cab Sansamp preamp booster pedalSpecialties: Music performance, session recording, Touring and songwriting. Show less

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  Xyz & tag magazine

  Mar 2011 - Mar 2016

  Assistant to the editor - part-time

  Previous part-time introductory roles included:Writer: Live events reviews/ music releasesInterviews - International touring artists. News - LocalPhotographer - Live events/festivals/interviews etc. Additional current roles:General assistance to Editor in ChiefWriting online and print featuresReporting - City informationDistribution - City-wide stockists for our physical magazineMarketing strategyInterviewing - International touring artistsListings preparationAdvertising sales Show less

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  Gak

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2015

  Sales

  GAK is one of the UK's biggest music equipment retailers, with a massive online presence as well as a physical store in the heart of the North Laines, Brighton. I enjoyed two great years at GAK as a guitar, bass and amp advisor/salesman, making some good friends a learning a lot in the process. My roles included stock management, face-to-face and mail-order sales, occasional involvement in the weekly GAK podcasts and of course staying up to date with the latest product releases.

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  British and irish modern music institute

  Feb 2016 - May 2017

  Promotional events manager

  Booking and managing events for one of the best connected contemporary music institutes in Europe. Duties include:Tour management - Ensuring the implementation and smooth-running of live music performances, artist liaison, transport, accomodation, etc. Advising potential students on selecting the right course options within further and higher education.Presenting seminars at education conferences throughout the UK and Europe. Data collation

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  The british & irish modern music institute

  Jun 2017 - May 2023

  Social media assistant

  My work involves producing engaging written content for blog & website use and actively monitoring and engaging with all forms of Social Media. I assist with growth of social media networks and audiences and help develop relationships with social media influencers.Additional responsibilities include:Ensuring social events are up to dateAssisting with running social campaigns and competitionsProvide social media activity on the ground at promotional eventsAd-hoc marketing requests Show less

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  Screen and film school

  Mar 2020 - May 2023

  Marketing recruitment manager
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  Bands management

  May 2023 - now

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  • Assistant Client Manager

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Assistant Client Manager

    May 2023 - Oct 2024