I am a friendly, courteous & helpful person with a passion for supporting and working with young people. For sixteen years, I worked as a Technical Coordinator for QUAD in Derby. In this role, I was often required to assist & guide customers, as well as liaise with clients in a professional, warm & hospitable manner. I am a quick learner & am keen to develop my knowledge & understanding. I have a thorough understanding of technical requirements desired in a theatre and cinema environment. My duties there included maintenance, administration & programming, mostly for the cinema and events department. We would regularly liaise with clients to facilitate events and presentations of all kinds, including the performing arts. Recently, I completed Safeguarding & DBS training, as well as for fire safety. I also worked in the CSA role, assisting with ticket sales and cafe work where I handled. Creativity is a passion of mine & the communicative skills I’ve learned through performance would surely prove very useful in enthusiastically engaging with folks in any required capacity. I would apply myself to this role in the utmost manner I can; having many transferable skills I can apply.

Maria Machin

I am a friendly, courteous & helpful person with a passion for supporting and working with young people. For sixteen years, I worked as a Technical Coordinator for QUAD in Derby. In this role, I was often required to assist & guide customers, as well as liaise with clients in a professional, warm & hospitable manner. I am a quick learner & am keen to develop my knowledge & understanding. I have a thorough understanding of technical requirements desired in a theatre and cinema environment. My duties there included maintenance, administration & programming, mostly for the cinema and events department. We would regularly liaise with clients to facilitate events and presentations of all kinds, including the performing arts. Recently, I completed Safeguarding & DBS training, as well as for fire safety. I also worked in the CSA role, assisting with ticket sales and cafe work where I handled. Creativity is a passion of mine & the communicative skills I’ve learned through performance would surely prove very useful in enthusiastically engaging with folks in any required capacity. I would apply myself to this role in the utmost manner I can; having many transferable skills I can apply.

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I am a friendly, courteous & helpful person with a passion for supporting and working with young people. For sixteen years, I worked as a Technical Coordinator for QUAD in Derby. In this role, I was often required to assist & guide customers, as well as liaise with clients in a professional, warm & hospitable manner. I am a quick learner & am keen to develop my knowledge & understanding. I have a thorough understanding of technical requirements desired in a theatre and cinema environment.

My duties there included maintenance, administration & programming, mostly for the cinema and events department. We would regularly liaise with clients to facilitate events and presentations of all kinds, including the performing arts. Recently, I completed Safeguarding & DBS training, as well as for fire safety. I also worked in the CSA role, assisting with ticket sales and cafe work where I handled.

Creativity is a passion of mine & the communicative skills I’ve learned through performance would surely prove very useful in enthusiastically engaging with folks in any required capacity. I would apply myself to this role in the utmost manner I can; having many transferable skills I can apply.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Technical Coordinator at QUAD Derby
January 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Scheduled and maintained film projection logistics; Supported community and corporate hires; Liaised with artists and event organisers; Delivered training, upheld technical standards, and responded to AV issues; Key role in running Derby Book Festival, Derby Film Festival, and more
Musician & Videographer (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2006 - Present
Produced 6 full-length albums and 30+ music videos; Managed own creative projects from planning to promotion; Coordinated teams of performers, artists, and venues; Budgeted and managed logistics for national performances
Hospital Porter at Royal Derby Hospital
January 1, 2009 - September 29, 2025
Delivered secure documents, coordinated internal communications and waste management; Distributed post and internal documentation; Supported staff and patients
Qualified Projectionist at Showcase Cinemas, Derby
January 1, 2005 - September 29, 2025
Operated entire projection system, worked to time-critical schedules; Troubleshooting and problem solving multiple analogue and digital issues

Education

A Levels: Art, Film Studies, Music Technology at South East Derbyshire College, Ilkeston
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
GCSEs at Chellaston Academy
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2002
Certificate in Cinema Projection at Showcase Cinemas
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Fire Safety at QUAD Derby
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
DBS & Safeguarding Certificate at QUAD Derby
January 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025

Qualifications

Fire Safety Certificate
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
DBS & Safeguarding Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
QUAD Derby Fire Safety
January 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025

Industry Experience

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