Natasha G.

Experience

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  Energy Performing Arts

  Jul 1996 - Jun 2003

  Founder & Creative Director

  Includes commercial choreography for Black hair & Beauty show 1997 & 8 (International Convention Centre), Resident dancer at Yorkshire Dance and at Hull Truck Theatre for commissioned piece 'PIGS' (Choreographer Lucy Cullingford)

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  Currently represented by Spotlight

  Jul 1996 - May 2023

  Actress

  A dynamic creative professional, that has worked in Radio, Television & Theatre for almost three decades. Credits include: Rudy's Rare Records, -staring Lenny Henry & Larrington Walker BBC Radio 4 Comedy and Theatre -Birmingham Rep Theatre and Hackney Empire.

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  E.A.R.T.H Productions Ltd

  Jun 2000 - Dec 2002

  Tutor and Course Adminstrator

  Tutor: Designed and delivered content on the BTEC National Music Technology Certificate and Diploma courses for two performance related modules. Conducted learning development reviews & maintained tutorial documentation to a high standard, ready for external inspection.

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  Skill Train Ltd

  Apr 2003 - Aug 2004

  Mentor & Facilitator

  Worked with socially excluded teenagers in conjunction with Connexions South-West London.Delivered on the Government's E2E (Entry to Employment) and Keys 2 Learning development programmes, covering self-esteem, goal planning, career development and basic literacy and numeracy skills. Includes work in a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) at Francis Barber School.

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  AKT Productions Ltd

  Apr 2004 - Aug 2006

  Drama Based Learning Development Specialist (Professional Training & Coaching)

  'AKT have been developing corporate programmes, training workshops and immersive experiences since 1996'. I was contracted to work on two training programmes: ‘Introduction to’ and ‘Mastering Partnership’: for mid-to senior management civil servants for ODPM (Offices of the Deputy Prime Minster) under John Prescott across the UK.

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  Apples and Snakes Ltd

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2009

  Regional Programme Coordinator

  'England's Leading Performance Poetry Organisation'Coordinated schemes of professional development and showcasing opportunities for aspiring, emerging, established performance poets. Provided key strategic support across the region. Established and developed strong working relationships with key stakeholders. Integral in helping to raise the companies profile; representing the region nationally.

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  TRIDENT REACH THE PEOPLE CHARITY

  Aug 2010 - Feb 2011

  Young People's Mentor

  Mentor to young offenders (Male 16-19). Managing cases on Supporting People contract.Working on the Government's 'Every Child Matters' Agenda on a Supporting People Contract. Mentored male ex-young offenders. Supported and facilitating their development, rehabilitation & resettlement. Collaborated with various agencies including advocating for clients Regional MAPPA (Multi-agency) meetings, CAMHS (Children’s and Adolescent Mental Health) services, YOT (Youth offending ) Teams; Resettlement and Social workers as well as with Parents/Guardian’s, Employers and Education and Careers information and Guidance services i.e. Connexions. Show less

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  Creative Alliance

  Jul 2012 - Jan 2015

  Board Member

  Contributing specialist expertise in supporting and facilitating the development of emerging creatives in the industry.

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  Stillness2Justice Project

  May 2023 - now

  Founder