I am a multi-faceted professional with experience across the Creative, Education, and Corporate sectors. Combining my diverse educational background in Law, the Arts, and Academia, I design, facilitate, and lead programs for stakeholders, students, and clients. My unique blend of strategy and creativity allows me to engage minds and audiences effectively. Currently, I specialize in performing arts, managing artist contracting and event programming at the Cultural Foundation in the UAE. Alongside this, I have extensive teaching experience, having worked as an English Language and Literature teacher and coordinator for IB and secondary students, fostering academic growth and engagement.

Chris Udoh

I am a multi-faceted professional with experience across the Creative, Education, and Corporate sectors. Combining my diverse educational background in Law, the Arts, and Academia, I design, facilitate, and lead programs for stakeholders, students, and clients. My unique blend of strategy and creativity allows me to engage minds and audiences effectively. Currently, I specialize in performing arts, managing artist contracting and event programming at the Cultural Foundation in the UAE. Alongside this, I have extensive teaching experience, having worked as an English Language and Literature teacher and coordinator for IB and secondary students, fostering academic growth and engagement.

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I am a multi-faceted professional with experience across the Creative, Education, and Corporate sectors. Combining my diverse educational background in Law, the Arts, and Academia, I design, facilitate, and lead programs for stakeholders, students, and clients. My unique blend of strategy and creativity allows me to engage minds and audiences effectively.

Currently, I specialize in performing arts, managing artist contracting and event programming at the Cultural Foundation in the UAE. Alongside this, I have extensive teaching experience, having worked as an English Language and Literature teacher and coordinator for IB and secondary students, fostering academic growth and engagement.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Performing Arts Specialist at Cultural Foundation (Department of Culture and Tourism), UAE
August 1, 2024 - Present
Oversee contracting processes between artists, partners, and the Cultural Foundation. Program events by researching, outsourcing, and negotiating with artists for performances. Liaise with stakeholders on event management, review scripts, music, and performances for quality assurance and cultural sensitivity. Support pre-production processes including marketing material exchange and ticketing link composition.
Secondary English, Lead IBDP English Language and Literature Teacher & EE Coordinator at Aspen Heights British School, UAE
July 31, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Designed and implemented dynamic English lessons for secondary and IB students leading to improved attainment across Key Stages 3 to 5. Created schemes of work and collaborated with the English department for curriculum cohesion. Facilitated and assessed iGCSE English Literature and Language assessments. Analyzed student data to identify levels and improve academic outcomes through informed measures.
English teacher at Bower Park Academy, UK
July 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Delivered engaging English lessons focused on language and literature skills for secondary and EAL students. Developed and implemented innovative schemes of work for improved curriculum delivery. Led intervention sessions and workshops targeted at curriculum enhancement. Provided pastoral support and facilitated student forums.
Actor/ Writer/ director at International
July 31, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Wrote and collaborated on scripts for theatre and screen mediums. Led and facilitated workshops providing artistic insights on characters, stories, and educational contexts such as historical and social narratives. Managed technical theatre and film production aspects, communication, negotiation, and promotional activities. Produced and performed in plays and screenplays, balancing directors', crew, and stakeholder interests.
Corporate Affairs Executive at Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK
May 31, 2016 - July 31, 2025
Led complaint reviews collaborating with the Professional Conduct Committee to resolve cases effectively. Handled administrative duties including PAC issuance, committee meeting organization, and disciplinary hearings. Interpreted CIArb guidelines to resolve member queries. Initiated and facilitated revision and rewriting of internal institute processes.

Education

LLM at BPP University
September 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
BA at University of Bradford
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2013

Qualifications

Teach First Training Programme, English (PGDE)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Epic Stage Course
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Non-Profit Organization