I am a polite, friendly, and reliable individual with a Master’s degree in Music Production and professional experience as both a music producer and an actor. I have developed strong project management, communication, and organisational skills from working across music, theatre, and hospitality, including a placement at Spirit Studios and collaborations with other artists. I am motivated to hone my existing skills and pursue a management position in recruitment, training, and financial coordination, while continuing to create and collaborate on exciting projects as a musician, composer, and live performer.

Daniel Healiss

I am a polite, friendly, and reliable individual with a Master’s degree in Music Production and professional experience as both a music producer and an actor. I have developed strong project management, communication, and organisational skills from working across music, theatre, and hospitality, including a placement at Spirit Studios and collaborations with other artists. I am motivated to hone my existing skills and pursue a management position in recruitment, training, and financial coordination, while continuing to create and collaborate on exciting projects as a musician, composer, and live performer.

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I am a polite, friendly, and reliable individual with a Master’s degree in Music Production and professional experience as both a music producer and an actor. I have developed strong project management, communication, and organisational skills from working across music, theatre, and hospitality, including a placement at Spirit Studios and collaborations with other artists.

I am motivated to hone my existing skills and pursue a management position in recruitment, training, and financial coordination, while continuing to create and collaborate on exciting projects as a musician, composer, and live performer.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Music Producer at Independent (Yxng Fresco)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Produces electronic instrumental music; collaborates on tracks with artists such as Charles '01', Bunny H, and ALBZ; released EP 'Al Fresco' (Dec 2024); contributed to a 10-track project 'Don't Wait For Us' with Charles '01'; completed theatre scoring and live performance projects.
DJ at Self-employed
August 1, 2023 - Present
DJ for themed restaurant nights and private events; performs under the pseudonym Yxng Fresco.
Head of Musical Direction and Composition; Performer at Royal Exchange, Manchester
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Led musical direction and composition for multiple Royal Exchange productions; performed as Melnikov in Vassa Zheleznova (2019); productions include Brink (2015), Nothing (2016), Our Town (2017), Queens of the Coal Age (2018), and 24 Hours Of Peace (2019).
Extra / Actor at Mint Casting / BBC Wanderlust
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Extra appearances in TV/film; Wanderlust (BBC) 2017; additional credits include Adidas SS campaign and roles in The Other One, Brassic, and Cold Feet (2019).
Live Busker / Performer at Stockport Town Centre / The Vintage Markets
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Live busking musician performing at various venues and markets.
Acoustic Performer / Monologue Presenter at Room at the Top
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Performed acoustic sets and monologues at bespoke weekend events; featured 2019.
Composer / Musical Director at A Bizarre And Marvellous Tale (Play by Zach Douglas)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Created original theatre score incorporating Folk, Electronic and Trap motifs aligned with the text.
Music Producer / Artist at Self-employed / Yxng Fresco
January 1, 2023 - Present
Electronic instrumental music production; collaborations with artists (e.g., Charles ’01); 10-track project ‘Don’t Wait For Us’ in progress; released EP ‘Al Fresco’ (Dec 2024); score for theatre production “A Bizarre And Marvellous Tale”; DJ performances.
DJ at Self-employed / Yxng Fresco
August 1, 2023 - Present
DJ for themed restaurant nights, private parties and events.
Live Busker at Stockport Town Centre / The Vintage Markets
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Busking musician performing in town centre venues and markets (2015-2019).
Actor / Musical Director at Royal Exchange, Manchester
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Head of Musical Direction and Composition; performed in productions including Brink (2015) and Vassa Zheleznova (2019); lead role Melnikov in 2019 production.
Extra at Mint Casting / BBC Wanderlust
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Extra in Wanderlust (BBC) (2017); appeared in Adidas TV advert and other credits.
Kitchen Porter at Roost Restaurant
December 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Kitchen management, food preparation, stock control, and cleaning.
Bar Worker at The Moor-Top
August 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Table service, stock management, cocktail-service and event bookings.
Manager / Bar Worker at PALE, Heaton Moor
June 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Bar management, stock purchasing, supervising staff, and customer service.
Events & Customer Services Co-ordinator at Manchester-First
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Administration, ordering resources for events and meetings, hosting duties, liaising with clients.
Bar Worker at The Crown Pub, Heaton Moor
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Hosting, bar management, stock rotation, cleaning and service.
Waiter at The Rivals Bar, Royal Exchange
January 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019
Running the bar and serving meals; customer service.
Seller's Apprentice / Café Assistant at Room at the Top
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Research, pricing, taking orders, serving drinks and food; stock taking.

Education

MA in Music Production at Spirit Studios/UCLan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
BA in Theatre and Performance Practice at The University of Salford
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
MA: Music Production at Spirit Studios/UCLan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
BA: Theatre and Performance Practice at The University of Salford
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

A Level
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
GCSE
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Diploma in Creative Music Production
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023
BTEC in Sports Studies
January 11, 2030 - June 12, 2026
Cambridge National in IT Studies
January 11, 2030 - June 12, 2026
Diploma in Creative Music Production (Distinction)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023
BTEC in Sports Studies (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - June 12, 2026
Cambridge National in IT Studies (Merit)
January 11, 2030 - June 12, 2026
A Level
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
GCSE
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Diploma in Creative Music Production
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023
BTEC in Sports Studies
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023
Cambridge National in IT Studies
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail