I am a graduate musician and freelance creator seeking a permanent role. I excel in open communication and problem solving, which helps me thrive in client-facing work and collaborative projects. My experience spans composing music, tutoring guitar, and collaborating on research and game design. I enjoy turning client ideas into tangible outcomes while maintaining positive relationships with teammates and audiences.

James Mann

I am a graduate musician and freelance creator seeking a permanent role. I excel in open communication and problem solving, which helps me thrive in client-facing work and collaborative projects. My experience spans composing music, tutoring guitar, and collaborating on research and game design. I enjoy turning client ideas into tangible outcomes while maintaining positive relationships with teammates and audiences.

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I am a graduate musician and freelance creator seeking a permanent role. I excel in open communication and problem solving, which helps me thrive in client-facing work and collaborative projects.

My experience spans composing music, tutoring guitar, and collaborating on research and game design. I enjoy turning client ideas into tangible outcomes while maintaining positive relationships with teammates and audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Writer’s Assistant
January 1, 2019 - November 6, 2025
Providing constructive and valuable feedback through proofreading and giving notes on draft scripts. Organising accounts and finance documents. Problem-solving through helping with the development of ideas, narratives and creative direction. Organising office spaces to allow for comfortable and efficient working environments. Helped with designing and playtesting tabletop roleplaying game materials and card game projects.
Freelance Music Composer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2022 - November 6, 2025
Communicating with clients, listening to their creative vision and then realising it within often short timeframes. Customer service, ensuring clients have enjoyable and productive interactions. Working in partnership with other professionals in various fields, including Audio, Film, and Video Games. Understanding and adapting to change and feedback on the go to suit the project’s evolving needs.
Instrumental Guitar Tutor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - November 6, 2025
Working with children and people from vulnerable backgrounds, always maintaining a safe and open environment for communication and learning. Front-facing and client-driven, proactively seeking out and maintaining relationships with interested parties. Teaching clients with differing goals and experience levels, from absolute beginners wanting to learn the basics to more experienced players honing advanced techniques.
Freelance Music Composer
January 1, 2022 - November 6, 2025
Communicating with clients, listening to their creative vision and then realising it within often short timeframes. Customer Service, ensuring clients have enjoyable and productive interactions. Working in partnership with other professionals in various fields, including Audio, Film, and Video Games. Understanding and adapting to change and feedback on the go to suit the project’s evolving needs.
Instrumental Guitar Tutor
January 1, 2023 - November 6, 2025
Working with children and people from vulnerable backgrounds, always maintaining a safe and open environment for communication and learning. Front-facing and client-driven, proactively seeking out and maintaining relationships with interested parties. Teaching clients with differing goals and experience levels, from absolute beginners wanting to learn the basics to more experienced players honing advanced techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Music (BMus) in Music (2:1) at University of Sheffield
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
A-levels in History, Music and Psychology at King's School Grantham
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022
GCSEs (10 subjects, Grades 8-9) at King's School Grantham
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025

Qualifications

Ethics Training
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services