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I work in Higher Education as a Senior Student Recruitment & Support Adviser, where I provide detailed advice to students about their studies, study strategies, and support needs, including complex guidance for people in secure environments.
Outside my professional role, I’m a self-employed musician and performance-focused artist with a strong interest in creative arts and voiceover/voice acting. I bring confidence in communicating with groups, high organisation in administration and record-keeping, and creativity to any setting.
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Work Experience
Senior Student Recruitment & Support Adviser at The Open University
December 12, 2022 - PresentSenior adviser delivering in-depth information and guidance on study choices, funding, and study strategies; continued involvement with the SiSE Team to support incarcerated students, including liaison with Education Officers to maintain essential support services.
Student Recruitment & Support Adviser at The Open University
February 18, 2019 - December 11, 2022Provided information and advice to students about study options, funding, and study strategies. Involved in the Students in Secure Environments (SiSE) Team, processing enrolments for students in prison, consulting with Education Officers to ensure continuity of support despite restricted external communication.
Clerical Staff (Temporary) at REED
January 2, 2019 - February 17, 2019Temporary clerical role at The Exchange, Manchester (handling general administrative duties).
Self-Employed Musician at Gareth Abbott Music
October 6, 2018 - PresentSelf-employed musician responsible for networking with businesses and individuals, managing administrative tasks (receipts, invoices, tax information), handling self-assessment tax returns via complex Excel logs, and maintaining thorough physical and digital records. Developed confidence in speaking to large groups and demonstrated creativity and adaptability beneficial for training and education contexts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Popular Music - 2:2 at Manchester Metropolitan University
September 1, 2011 - June 30, 2014A-Levels: Welsh Baccalaureate (A); Music (B) at Llantarnam Comprehensive School, Llantarnam, Cwmbran
September 1, 2009 - July 29, 2011GCSEs: eight subjects including English, Maths and Science at Llantarnam Comprehensive School
September 3, 2007 - July 3, 2009Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Popular Music (2:2) at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026Higher Apprenticeship in Advice and Guidance (Level 4) at Educ8
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance (Level 4) at City & Guilds
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026Essential Communication Skills (Level 3) at City & Guilds
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026Essential Digital Literacy Skills (Level 2) at City & Guilds
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026A-Levels (including Welsh Baccalaureate A, Music B) at Llantarnam Comprehensive School
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026BA (Hons) Popular Music (2:2) at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2026A-Levels / Welsh Baccalaureate at Llantarnam Comprehensive School
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2026Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Advice and Guidance (Welsh Government Apprenticeships) at Educ8
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2026Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance (City & Guilds) at Educ8
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2026Level 3 Essential Communication Skills (City & Guilds) at Educ8
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2026Level 2 Essential Digital Literacy Skills (City & Guilds) at Educ8
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2026Qualifications
Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Advice and Guidance
August 1, 2023 - June 27, 2025Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance
August 1, 2023 - June 19, 2025Level 3 Essential Communication Skills
August 1, 2023 - May 13, 2024Level 2 Essential Digital Literacy Skills
August 1, 2023 - February 5, 2024Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Advice and Guidance (Welsh Government Apprenticeships)
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2026Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance (City & Guilds)
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2026Level 3 Essential Communication Skills (City & Guilds)
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2026Level 2 Essential Digital Literacy Skills (City & Guilds)
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Gaming
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