Contact:

E-Mail: sdj8@orange.net
D.O.B: 11/10/1979

Education and Qualifications:

1993-1996: Sackville Independent School
GCSE’s: English, French, Maths, Chemistry, Biology,
History, Geography, English Literature

1996-1998: Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
A LEVELS: Performing Arts, Psychology, Geography

1998 - 2001: University Of Wales Aberystwyth
BA (Hons) Film and Television Studies. Level 2:2

2003: RCS Selector V12
Cool Edit Pro / Adobe Audition and html and basic javascript
Dreamweaver MX and Photoshop Experienced
Barrcode BCX Playout and “Brian” Digital Editing

2004: RCS Master Control V14

2005: RCS Selector 15 and Master Control XV

Employment:

(2003 - Current): Drivetime Presenter - KM-fm for Thanet - KM Radio Limited
Presenting a daily 5 hour Drivetime programme, included developing the programme to enhance the station. With both increases in hours and reach (RAJAR). Using Master Control and Cool Edit / Adobe Audition on a daily basis. As well as this there was various cover shifts including Breakfast cover and cross network programmes. Originally based at KM-fm for West Kent, I was at first presenting a weekend network programme that went to a number of different stations. Had to develop a programme to fit in with the station style and format. Learnt Barrcode software “BCX Playout” and “Brian Digital Editing” for voice tracking.

Other responsibilities included development of the networks websites and online presence in the TSA's for each station.

(2001 - 2003): Production Manager and Drivetime/Chart Show Presenter – Power FM/CRN Radio Broadcasting, Tenerife
Recording and digital editing of all non-live on air material including Local News and Sports. Webmaster for CRN websites for the stations in the network. Developing all marketing and branding material for the station, liaising with local press for advertising deals. Training presenters and assisting broadcast support in the live studio and in the transmission departments. Developing and presenting a daily Drivetime programme and preparing and presenting the weekly CRN chart show.

Work Experience:
1999-2001: Bay Radio – Aberystwyth University Student Radio – Programme Manager and Presenter
Scheduling programmes on a weekly basis and overseeing news and music teams. Ensuring station output met with the rules and regulations of the Broadcasting Act 1996 and with the quality controls set by myself and the programme producers. Dealing with radio authority on licence details and with University bodies regarding the station.

2001: 1st Assistant Director – “Storm” – Mynzie Films
First assistant director on a 35mm short cinema release. Dealt with traffic movements and full organisational element of production facilities on location, including dealing with special effects personnel and with actors and crew.

2001: Digital Camera operator
Digital camera operator and editor for a short digital film. Worked on Sony D.V. cameras and ES3 edit suites.

2000: 1st Assistant Director – “Against the Dying of the Light” – SGRIN (Media agency for Wales)
First assistant director on a 16mm short cinema release. Dealt with traffic movements and full organisational element of production facilities on location, including dealing with special effects personnel and with actors and crew.

Activities and Interests:
In my spare time I enjoy music and watch television and go to the Cinema. I also enjoy swimming, golf, rugby and motor sports in both participation and as an observer.
Clean Current Driving Licence
I lived in Tenerife for nearly 2 1/2 years and have basic Spanish and French language skills.

References available on request