John Knowles

Experience

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  Solid Lines Creative

  Jan 2000 - now

  Director

  Solid Lines Creative is the agent for and producer of corporate entertainment acts, performers and training formats including; Jest To Recap, Guys With Cameras On Their Heads, Impro Crash Course, IMPROZAC, OfficeJerks!, Cops On Heat, John Knowles is Saddle Sore, Oh Brother!, Vocalicious and Impro-Bzerko.As owner and director of Solid Lines Creative, I am in charge of sales, promotion, design, writing, performance and training facilitation. Solid Lines Creative also maintains a Graphic Design arm servicing a number of longstanding clients managing their Brand development, packaging design, copywriting, advertising and logo design. Show less

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  Impro Australia

  Jan 2000 - now

  I create business relationships with companies that can utilise Impro Australia's successful live shows and communication training. As corporate liaison person, I represent the company's sales and marketing team as well as being a member of our corporate entertainment's core cast of professional improvising comedians. Creating training programs, hiring staff, pitching for work, selling our services, managing the team, organising the production elements of events, facilitating training programs, recruiting talent, representing the company at business forums and conferences, Producing events, negotiating trademark issues, Presenting at events and conferences, coordinating the company's social media network and campaigns, remaining calm, positive and open to change.

  • Director of Corporate Training & Entertainment

    Jan 2006 - now

  • Director of Training and Corporate Entertainment

    Jan 2000 - now
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  Stargames/Animation Sound Production

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2011

  Voiceover Artist

  I am a regular voiceover artist performing characters and voices for their digital games and video department.

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  Screenwise

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Acting & Improvisation Teacher

  In charge of professional tuition of students in the craft of improvisation and related skills. Created and delivered the full program including assessments, written tests and final recommendations to the School's Director.

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  Bis Industries Ltd

  May 2012 - Aug 2013

  Business Presentation Coach

  Working one-on-one with managers and CEOs to hone their presentation and communication skills and improve their ability to speak to groups off the cuff displaying confidence and leadership qualities.

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  Knowles By Heart Consultants

  Jul 2020 - now

  Director and Facilitator at Knowles By Heat Consultants

  I have created a suite of interpersonal communication courses and workshops tailored to specific needs and niches.