A Holistic, Consultant and Producer for HEFTV
BIO
Professional Summary
I started my journey in the entertainment industry as a TV presenter at the age of 16. However, I soon realised that being in the spotlight wasn't for me, prompting me to transition behind the camera.
Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with major Hollywood studios such as Warner Bros, Universal, FOX, and Paramount, among others.
Taking a break from the film industry, I pursued my passion for travel, working as a digital nomad primarily in marketing for surf camps around the world.
During the lockdown, I launched The Virtual Assistant Experience, aiming to showcase my skills online remotely to generate income.
A year later, the business received recognition at The National Start-Up Awards as the Rising Star of 2022 and also won the Best Boutique Creative Agency at the British Made Awards. This success led to the evolution of the business into a full-fledged creative agency, now known as The VAE.
After producing a show in 2021 and realising that the media industry still needed to pro actively evolve - I initiated a campaign called AND ACTION CYMRU! which was supported by organisations such as ScreenSkills, Screen Alliance Wales and DWP.
From there I was approached by ScreenSkills to Project manage their First Break programme in North Wales on House of the Dragon S2, which included outreach to under represented communities to help people get a foot in the door within the industry to help the sector become more accessible and inclusive.
I was then asked by Warner Bros if I would undertake the role of the Wales Consultant and manage all the programmes between the production, Warner/ HBO and Welsh Government.
We created over 300 opportunities in North Wales in the summer of 2023.
Currently I am representing ScreenSkills as their Regional Engagement Consultant for the North of England - which involves visiting HETV sets and speaking with the production teams about the future of the industry and how ScreenSkills can use the HETV fund beneficially. I also gain honest feedback from programme participants and report the information back to the organisation.
I am also undertaking the role of a Lead Creative Practitioner for Arts Council Wales and delivering a hybrid creative project for a school in N.East Wales - in the curriculums bid to secure more creative learning within schools.
I have also been approached by numerous production companies for consulting, organisations for publics speaking and numerous students for mentoring and training opportunities.
Skills
Strategy Project Management Problem Solving Leadership
Negotiation Communication Scheduling Financial Acumen
Networking Training Mentoring Marketing Creative Direction
Recent Work Experience
2023-Present
ScreenSkills - HETV Regional Engagement Consultant
I collaborate closely with HETV productions, offering detailed information about the services and offerings provided by Screen Skills. I conduct personalized sessions with our program participants, ensuring their individual needs are met. Following these sessions, I meticulously compile comprehensive reports detailing our interactions and outcomes, providing valuable feedback to the organisation.
2024
Arts Council Wales - Creative Practitioner
Helping KS2 learners explore local History through theatrical & digital practices to develop
persistence & discipline whilst broadening skills within the digital competency framework particularly focusing on diversifying the presentation of learning.
Project: Behind the scenes of Chirk Castle and rediscovering Arts legend and pioneer Thomas Eveleyn Scott Ellis.
2023
Warner Bro's - Wales Consultant, House of the Dragon
Acting as an intermediary among the studio, production teams, and the Welsh government, overseeing the coordination of program participants and local crew recruitment, while maintaining responsibility for regional knowledge and networking.
2023
ScreenSkills - Project Manager, First Break Programme
I led targeted outreach efforts to underrepresented communities in North Wales, striving to provide them with opportunities to enter the industry. In addition, I developed and implemented tailored training programs, while also overseeing participant progress and serving as a liaison with Screen Skills, ensuring alignment with objectives and impactful outcomes.
2021 - Present
The VAE - Founder & Director
Award winning Creative Agency - that has worked with a multitude of clients to build their businesses through strategy, branding, marketing, web design, video and events.
Education
2022
Coleg Llandrillo
Basic Counselling Skills L2
2007 - 2009
York St Johns University
Theatre, Film and Television (BA Hons Degree)
Accolades
2022
Letter of recognition from Minster of Economy - Vaughan Gething
2022
Rising Star of the Year - Winner - Start Up Awards
2022
Best Boutique Creative Agency - British Made Awards
Filmography
● House of the Dragon S2 (Wales Consultant)
● Vandullz, BBC (Producer/ 1st Assistant Director)
● Hollyoaks, Lime Pictures (2nd Assistant Director)
● PAN, Warner Bros, Joe Wright (Exec Assist to the Stunt Department)
● Marks and Spencer Campaign, The Production Club, Annie Leibovitz (1ST Assistant Director)
● Viktor Frankenstein, FOX, Paul McGuigan (Exec Assist to Producer, John Davies)
● Cinderella, Disney, Sir Kenneth Brannagh (Exec Assist to Publicist, Vanessa Davies/ Additional 3rd Assistant
Director)
● Kids in Love, Ealing Studios, Christopher Foggin (2nd Assistant Director)
● Legacy, Unstoppable Entertainment, Davie Fairbanks/ Mark Small (2nd Assistant Director)
● Get Lucky, Norma Burke (2nd Assistant Director)
● Beau Beau Belles, Music Video (1st Assistant Director)
● 47 Ronin, Universal Studios, Carl Rinsch (Base Assistant Director - Additional Photography)
● Maleficent, Disney, Robert Stromberg (Additional 3rd Assistant Director)
● Elfie Hopkins, Kaleidoscope Entertainment, Ryan Andrews (3rd Assistant Director)
● Narcopolis, T Squared Films, Justin Trefgarne (3rd Assistant Director)
● Red 2, Lionsgate, Dean Parisot (Set PA)
● The Double, Alcove Double, Richard Ayoade (Set PA)
● Kylie Minogue Music Video, Black Dog, Christian Larson (3rd Assistant Director)
● Les Miserable, Working Title, Tom Hooper (Additional PA)
● World War Z, Paramount, Marc Forster/ Brad Pitt (Cast PA/3rd AD Stunt Unit)
● Dark Shadows, Warner Bros, Tim Burton (Set PA)
● Batman, The Dark Knight Rises, Warner Bros, Christopher Nolan (Set PA)
● Life's too Short, BBC, Ricky Gervais/ Stephen Merchant (Set PA)
● Midsomer Murders, ITV, Various (3rd Assistant Director)
● EastEnders, BBC, Various (3rd Assistant Director)
● Holby City, BBC, Various (3rd Assistant Director)
● Hugo, Warner Bros, Martin Scorsese (Set PA)
● Cemetery Junction, SONY, Ricky Gervais/ Stephen Merchant (Set PA)
● Clash of the Titans, Warner Bros, Louis Leterrier (Set PA)
● Harry Potter, Warner Bros, Stephen Woolfenden (Set PA)
● The Wolfman, Universal Studios, Vic Armstrong (Set PA)
● Nowhere Boy, Film4, Sam Taylor Wood (Set PA)
● Red Riding Trilogy, Revolution Films, Various (Production Secretary / Set PA)
Interests
When I'm not working - you'll usually find me in a mass of water or on a mountain with my pup Buzz!