2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Emma Songeur

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Available to hire

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Swedish
Intermediate
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

Head of Voice at Gaiety School of Acting, National Theatre School of Ireland
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led the voice training program for actors, including warm-ups, pure vowels, accents and dialects, text work, poetry, singing, and political speech exercises; oversaw coaching of international clients and integrated classroom and studio practice.
Stage Manager at Theatre and Circus Touring Companies, Screen Productions
January 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated with touring theatre and circus productions; problem solving, live show support, sound transitions, lighting, and general technical support.
Head of Voice at Regent's University, London
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Created and led a three-year Voice Training curriculum for actors including warm-ups, accents and dialects, text, poetry, singing, and public speaking modules; oversaw multiple student performances.
Choir Director at Sunday Assembly Choir
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Jointly directed a choir, built and maintained an online community ensemble; collaborated with the music team to produce bi-weekly song arrangements and videos.
Voice Tutor at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Prepared and delivered weekly voice lessons for the Preliminary Acting and Acting Studies courses; trained a group of Chinese students from Beijing Central Academy of Drama.
English and Accent Coach at Executive Centre, International House, London
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Developed client language skills and accent placement; provided specialized support for business executives with oral presentations online and in person; used visual aids and etiquette guidance.
Strategic Purchaser at Bombardier Transportation
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
Managed a yearly spend portfolio of €27-45M; completed Global Management Programme with placements in Sweden, USA, Italy and Thailand; led a multi-million-euro project; transferred technology from Sweden to Poland; conducted internal HR audits across major production sites (100-1400 staff) in UK, Germany, France, Poland, USA and Italy.
Executive Coach, Founder at Hello and Bonjour, Global
January 1, 2016 - Present
Founded and delivered executive coaching services across global clients; focused on leadership, communication and performance enhancement.
Tour Guide at Self-employed / Tour Guide
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Wrote tours lasting 3 to 7 hours for London and Paris (50 pages); learned tours by heart; led tours for international clients in their native languages (English, French, Spanish, Italian, etc.).

Education

Masters in Training Actors in Voice at Guildhall School of Music and Drama
January 1, 2019 - March 2, 2026
Foundation Acting Diploma at London School of Dramatic Arts
January 1, 2016 - March 2, 2026
Masters in Mechanical Engineering with Renewable Energy at University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2009 - March 2, 2026

Qualifications

Member of Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL)
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality