Nigel Barker

Experience

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  Saga Holidays

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1991

  Slacker

  Learned more than I will ever realise.

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  Self-employed

  Jan 1990 - now

  Music Composer, Producer and Songwriter

  I'm not alone in my love of music. I think it is the one medium that touches us all at various stages of our lives.My life as a composer and writer has, like so many, come in fits and starts but has always endured. Have learned over the years that creativity in any guise is a little like a muscle. The more you do it the stronger it gets.This means that when inspiration does strike you are ready to grasp it. As someone once said to me, ANY great sportsman doesn't train daily because they are the best, they are the best because they train daily.To paraphrase Paddy Byrne "Don't wait for inspiration to come - put yourself in inspiration's way." Show less

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  ICL Fujitsu

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Senior Systems Architect

  Headed up development team designing, developing and implementing help desk software solutions.

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  Stralfors Group

  Oct 1999 - Oct 2003

  Systems Architect

  Developed applications using web based architecture.

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  IDOlogy

  Jan 2004 - now

  Bass Player

  Keeping the low end rumble.

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  Atlantic FM

  Oct 2006 - Dec 2011

  Media Consultant

  Helping businesses throughout Cornwall realise their potential. Brand building. Integrated media and marketing solutions. Improving customer perception.

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  Atlantic Broadcasting

  Oct 2006 - Jan 2012

  Presenter & Producer

  Presented and Produced prime time radio shows

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  Piran Technologies

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

  Business Development Manager

  Sustainable, carbon reducing IT solutions and strategies.

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  MPAD

  Aug 2012 - Nov 2016

  Senior Content Developer

  Nigel is your production and broadcast guru, having both an MA and track record in broadcast journalism, IT systems, websites, project management and solid foundations in business development. His five-year stint as drive time presenter on Atlantic FM gave him an attuned ear for developing audiences. Working closely with the media he is responsive to you and the media’s fast-changing environment. A commentator for your brand, Nigel has the insight to predict the impact of campaigns and mitigate problems before they happen. Despite his love for Cornwall, he is more of a hockey player than a surfer or sailor and has just re-ignited his love of going round in circles by taking up roller derby. Also known as The Bearded Soothsayer, Nigel is loved for his persuasive voice, nose for a story, and enthusiasm for pastry-based products. Show less

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  The Elevators

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

  Bass Player

  I play the bass guitar, yes, that's the one with less strings that goes "dum dum dum dum dum" not "widdly widdly widdly widdle"

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  Heartlands Festival

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Compere
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  Nigel Barker Media and Training

  Mar 2016 - Nov 2016

  Owner

  Think about tomorrow - what does it look like?

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  Department for Business and Trade

  Dec 2016 - now

  If you are serious about your International digital presence then I can help. As we move toward a new phase in the UK's global position our ability to access international markets is more vital than ever. Understanding how you can achieve global cut through in an arena that is getting noisier by the second is a significant challenge.

  • Deputy Head - Design and Development UK Export Academy

    Nov 2023 - now

  • International Trade Digital Adviser

    Dec 2016 - Nov 2023

  • Digital Trade Adviser

    Dec 2016 - Nov 2023