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Experienced voiceover artist, actor and English language teacher based in Hamburg, supporting students, adult learners, and corporate clients with business, general, and exam-focused English (IELTS/Cambridge). Confident communicator with strong teaching, coaching, and leadership skills, able to explain complex concepts simply and deliver structured learning outcomes.
Also active in theatre and professional audio/voice work, recording children’s bedtime content, prayers, short stories, listening exercises, and advertisement voiceovers. Demonstrated background in international training and language instruction across maritime, aviation, and supply/logistics contexts, with additional experience managing teams and developing course materials.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Voice Artist
June 26, 2026 - PresentRead a children’s poem for use on a relaxation app designed to help young children wind down and go to sleep.
English Language Teacher at Nord Akademie
January 1, 2024 - PresentEnhances Nord Akademie dual studies students’ English ability as they work toward business management, informatics, or IT degrees. Delivers a set curriculum covering presentations, participating in meetings, and pitching sales ideas. Teaches 19–23-year-old learners and focuses on structured skill development for academic and workplace communication.
Sub-contracted English Language Content Developer / Teacher at Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS)
February 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020Developed and created an English language assessment question bank for overseas clients using English communication in warship building activities.
Supply and Logistics English Teacher (Sub-contracted) at BAE Systems (via Resource Group UK / Symbiotics Ltd)
July 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019Taught subject-specific Supply and Logistics English to Saudi nationals in Saudi Arabia, including Maths, Aviation English, word processing, Excel spreadsheets, and language for meetings and presentations. Instrumental in designing and writing subject-specific lesson plans and worksheets with supporting PPTs. Responsible for realizing an average student final course mark above 65%.
Voice Artist
July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2021Recorded a series of ~15-minute prayers for online broadcast; voiced English translations of Italian online training videos related to becoming a stock market trader and crypto trader; recorded short stories (Norse mythology, Alladin, Sinbad); created English listening exercises for lower-level learners; voiced and filmed short/long-form TikTok advertisements; voiced a dataset of 1800 shop names.
Freelance English Language Teacher
July 1, 2016 - PresentFreelance English language teaching for language schools and companies in and around Hamburg. Provides face-to-face groups, 1-to-1 coaching, and online classes. Covers business and general English, plus IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation for adults and teenagers. Negotiates and delivers tailored training to meet individual client needs; consistently meets agreed targets with positive feedback.
Actor, Front of House Manager and Director at Hamburg Players theatre group
January 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016Actor, Front of House Manager, and Director. Participated in eleven onstage performances including dramas, murder mysteries, and comedies. Also had a cameo role in the feature film 'The Midas Touch.'
Maritime English Teacher & Aviation Technical English (Subcontracted) at Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) (via Symbiotics Ltd)
January 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016Primary role: taught maritime English to Algerian naval personnel; designed and wrote supplementary subject-specific worksheets and exercises for individual class needs; modified and created additional course content to supplement base materials.
Secondary role: delivered subject-specific aviation technical English to Saudi nationals training as ground crew mechanics and electricians.
Actor, Director and Voice Artist
October 1, 2008 - November 30, 2014Performed in theatre for local expat theatre companies; worked professionally in TV and film including commercial advertising and character roles in TV series and feature films. Worked as a voice artist recording English language listening exercises.
English Language Professional (Contracts)
October 1, 2007 - December 31, 2014Long and short term contracts as an English language professional serving companies, business clients, universities, and schools. Clients included Shanghai University, Award brand Tripoli, Bell Education, IPT Russia, and Prostaff Bratislava.
Team Manager / Language Development Coach at Microsoft Corporation
October 1, 2006 - September 30, 2010Managed a language specialist program team of seven staff. Liaised with Microsoft management on delivery of cross-cultural and English development training for software engineers. Mentored support engineers in personal development plans and acted as language coach, cultural advisor, and soft-skills mentor for Microsoft software engineers supporting customers from Australia, New Zealand, and South East Asia. Developed and conducted specialized workshops including email writing, voice quality, and cultural orientation. Observed and mentored new hire language teachers; provided feedback on effectiveness and trained them in internal systems.
English Instructor (General & Technical English) at King Abdulaziz University (Engineering Faculty)
January 1, 2005 - August 31, 2006Employed to teach general and technical English to engineering faculty students.
Computer Tutor at Avonmore Tertiary Academy
December 1, 1994 - March 31, 2000Tutored long-term unemployed personnel in information technology, computer operating systems, and application programs. Software included DOS, Windows 95 & 98, MS Office 95 & 97, Publisher, and PowerPoint. Provided mentoring and counselling to increase motivation and self-esteem; promoted positive workplace life skills and effective communication.
Naval Radio Communications Supervisor (Career Path) at Royal New Zealand Navy
May 1, 1969 - January 31, 1992Trained in naval radio communications and progressed from junior communicator to chief radio communications supervisor through ship, shore base, and training base postings. Held top secret security clearance with access to crypto keys, knowledge of ciphers and codes, and viewing of communications. Highlights included serving as communications officer at Scott Base (Antarctica) and managing a radio communications station with 35/38 staff, maintaining 24-hour national and international radio links and ship-to-shore communications. Designed and developed a training program on a Plessey communications switch for defence staff and maintained/update course material with contractors as programming changed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) at Canterbury University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005Certificate in TESOL at Christchurch College of Education
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Qualifications
Diploma of Internet Technology
April 1, 2000 - December 1, 2000Radio New Zealand Broadcasting Audition (voice, speech and personality)
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993Radio and Television presentation course
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990Industry Experience
Education, Professional Services, Government, Telecommunications, Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Financial Services
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