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I have done voice work in a number of guises over three decades as a radio presenter (BBC Leeds), as a freelance voice artist and as an audio describer, including with character-led company ‘Hear the Picture’ which I co-founded.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Access Consultant at Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2026Access Consultant; supporting producers to ensure access at events and performances; trained community volunteers to be audio describers.
Audio Description Specialist at National Football Museum; Art UK
January 1, 2017 - PresentAudio described exhibitions to broaden access to visitors.
Museum Consultant / Auditor at Various museums (Riverside Museum, Hepworth Wakefield, Tetley, Science & Media Museum, National Football Museum, Art UK)
January 1, 2017 - PresentProvided training, consultation and audio description services for multiple museums and galleries.
Evaluator at Leeds Museums and Galleries
January 1, 2017 - PresentEvaluator for Real World Science project to promote STEM careers for young people with SEND.
Access Champion at Various arts organisations
January 1, 2017 - PresentAccess Champion; training around Disability Awareness and Equality; delivers Audio Description training and consultancy; presents at conferences.
Interim Executive Director at Interplay Theatre
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Interim Executive Director, supporting ACE business plan writing and funding applications.
Writer at Slung Low theatre company
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016One of five writers for 15 Minutes Live; wrote the piece Let Him Eat Cake.
Founder and Director at Purple Patch Arts
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2017Founder and Director; led education and artistic strategy; wrote annual syllabus, developed new models of work, externally funded projects; delivered training and evaluated externally.
Audio Describer at Hear the Picture
January 1, 2009 - PresentExtensive audio description work at Leeds Playhouse, Harrogate Theatre, Darlington Hippodrome and other venues; description of dance and art exhibitions; co-founder of Hear the Picture.
Advocate at Choice Advocacy
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Advocate working with people with learning disabilities, in crisis, and supporting them to find resolution.
Director of Learning and Skills at Mind the Gap theatre company
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Director of Learning and Skills; managed training programmes, wrote new courses, created resources, developed partnerships and delivered workshops; managed a team including freelancers.
Bi-Media Researcher at BBC Look North
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000Bi-Media Researcher; repackaging TV material for local radio stations and supporting planning producers to set up items for Look North.
Programme Manager for GCSE Drama and Entry Level Drama at Leeds City College
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2006Manage GCSE Drama and Entry Level Drama programs; participated in OFSTED inspections and led a team of lecturers and support staff.
Voice Over Artist at Various clients (Collins Educational, Longman, Oxford University Press, BBC, ITV)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2010Voice overs for numerous companies; extensive session work.
Script Editor and Narrator at Sathya Sai Centre, Japan
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1998Script Editor and English-language Narrator for Jackanory-style animated videos (freelance).
Researcher, Presenter and Producer at BBC Radio Leeds
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1998Researcher, Presenter and Producer; responsible for research, recording, editing and interviewing guests for programme inserts; driving live/recorded shows and making editorial decisions about content.
Stage Manager at Bristol Old Vic; Leeds Playhouse; Birmingham Repertory Theatre
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1990Stage management across multiple theatres including Bristol Old Vic, Leeds Playhouse and Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
Education
Diploma in Stage Management and Technical Studies at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988Certificate in Education (FE) at University of Leeds
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002British Sign Language course (Level 1) at Bradford College
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Audio Describers course (Level 3) at See-A-Voice
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Qualifications
Business Improvement and Contract Management (Level 7)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Diploma in Stage Management and Technical Studies
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988Certificate in Education (FE)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002British Sign Language course (Level 1)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Audio Describers course (Level 3)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Business Improvement and Contract Management (Level 7)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government
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