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

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.).
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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