I’m a dedicated performer and hospitality professional with a long history in dance, theatre, and service. From touring ballet companies across Europe to managing teams in hotels and events, I thrive in fast-paced environments and love bringing energy and precision to every interaction. I hold a Scottish Government Personal Licence (SCPLH) and a Highfield Customer Service Level III, along with a suite of safety and compliance qualifications. I’m a proactive team player who enjoys mentoring others, upselling thoughtfully, and delivering memorable experiences. In recent years I’ve balanced creative projects with hands-on operational roles and leadership responsibilities.

John Todd

I’m a dedicated performer and hospitality professional with a long history in dance, theatre, and service. From touring ballet companies across Europe to managing teams in hotels and events, I thrive in fast-paced environments and love bringing energy and precision to every interaction. I hold a Scottish Government Personal Licence (SCPLH) and a Highfield Customer Service Level III, along with a suite of safety and compliance qualifications. I’m a proactive team player who enjoys mentoring others, upselling thoughtfully, and delivering memorable experiences. In recent years I’ve balanced creative projects with hands-on operational roles and leadership responsibilities.

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I’m a dedicated performer and hospitality professional with a long history in dance, theatre, and service. From touring ballet companies across Europe to managing teams in hotels and events, I thrive in fast-paced environments and love bringing energy and precision to every interaction.

I hold a Scottish Government Personal Licence (SCPLH) and a Highfield Customer Service Level III, along with a suite of safety and compliance qualifications. I’m a proactive team player who enjoys mentoring others, upselling thoughtfully, and delivering memorable experiences. In recent years I’ve balanced creative projects with hands-on operational roles and leadership responsibilities.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Ballet Dancer at Ballet de Barcelona
January 1, 1987 - May 1, 1987
Professional dancer performing with international company; contributed to rehearsals and performances.
Ballet Dancer at Wiener Ballet Theatre
May 1, 1987 - July 1, 1987
Danced with company in performances; toured internationally.
Ballet Dancer at London City Ballet
September 1, 1987 - October 1, 1988
Rehearsed and performed classical repertoire; toured in London.
Ballet Dancer at Das Salzburger Landestheatre
January 1, 1989 - July 1, 1991
Performed in productions with the company.
Ballet Dancer at Das Fest in Hellbruehn
September 1, 1989 - January 1, 1990
Participated in autumn 1989/1990 season.
Ballet Dancer at Das Salzburger Opern Festspiel (Festspielhaus)
June 1, 1989 - August 1, 1989
Summer season performances.
Ballet Dancer at Der Muenchner State Opera, Opera Festspiel
June 1, 1990 - August 1, 1990
Summer season performances.
Ballet Dancer at The Royal Ballet of Flanders
August 1, 1990 - July 1, 1991
Contracted as a principal dancer for seasonal productions.
Ballet Dancer at Dance Company Salzburg
September 1, 1991 - August 1, 1992
Rep attended multiple productions; toured.
Dancer at The Baroque Dance Festival
June 1, 1992 - August 1, 1992
Danced in Baroque repertoire; festival circuit.
Ballet Dancer at El Teatro Giuseppe Verdi di Trieste
December 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Season as ballet dancer.
Ballet Dancer at Das Salzburger State Theatre
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1993
1991-1993 productions as company dancer.
Ballet Dancer at The Comic Opera Berlin
August 1, 1993 - July 1, 2000
Performances in repertory with company.
Ballet Dancer at Theatre Neustrelitz
June 1, 2001 - August 1, 2001
Summer 2001 season.
Ballet Dancer at Ballet Deutschland
September 1, 2001 - July 1, 2002
Seasonal contract.
Temporary Worker at Hoffmann Recruitment
March 1, 2004 - May 1, 2005
Temporary staffing assignment.
Mail Operative at The Royal Mail
December 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Sorting and handling mail operations.
Temporary Worker at Watford Labor
August 1, 2007 - March 1, 2008
General warehouse/installation work.
Retail Assistant at Poundworld
October 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Customer service and sales.
Warehouse Operative at Amazon Warehouse
October 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Order picking and fulfillment.
Director at JRTODDS LTD
August 1, 2016 - February 1, 2020
Director; led business initiatives and projects; later began Project Pirates and Poachers.
Mask Production Worker at Honeywell
January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2021
Mask production during Covid effort.
Bottling Plant at Honeywell
May 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Bottling plant work during Covid effort.
Powder Coating Operator at Clydeside Powder Coating
October 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022
Hospital light fittings coating task.
Study - Voice Production at Self-study
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Studying voice production while off with a shoulder injury.
Santa Claus at Dobbies
November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Seasonal Santa Claus role.
Sales (Door to Door) at Independent
October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Door-to-door sales negotiations; developing technique and movement vocabulary.
Santa Claus at Play Planet
December 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Theme Santa role in Hamilton; served drinks during performance period.
Santa Claus at Baromadics NFU conference
February 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026
Santa appearance at conference; working on technique and movement.
Ballet Dancer at Der Muenchner State Opera
June 1, 1990 - August 1, 1990
Summer 1990 engagements with Munich State Opera; performed in gala and repertoire works.
Mail Operative at The Royal Mail, Watford
December 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Mail handling role with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency in sorting and dispatch.
Retail Assistant at Poundworld, Watford
October 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Customer service, stock management, and sales support in a busy retail environment.
Amazon Warehouse Operative at Amazon
October 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015
Warehouse operations including picking, packing, and shipping logistics.
Mask Production at Honeywell
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Production assignments for mask manufacturing during the Covid response.
Bottling Plant Worker at Bottling Plant
May 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Packaging and bottling line work supporting production throughput.
Sales / Door-to-Door at Self-Employed / Negotiations
October 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Developing technique and movement vocabulary while engaging in field sales.
Santa Claus at Play Planet, Hamilton
December 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Seasonal Santa role; performing as Santa Claus during December engagements.
Bar Attendant / Service at Baromadics NFU conference
February 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026
Serving drinks; supporting event operations and guest experience.

Education

Customer Service Level III at Highfield
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
SCPLH - Scottish Government Personal Licence Holder at Scottish Government
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
MAPAL training modules: Customer Service, Outstanding Customer Service Fire Marshal, Food Safety, Health and Safety, First Aid and COSHH at MAPAL
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Customer Service Level III (Highfield) at MAPAL graduate
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026

Qualifications

SCPLH - Scottish Government Personal Licence Holder
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Customer Service Level III (Highfield)
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
MAPAL graduate - modules: Customer Service, Outstanding Customer Service Fire Marshal, Food Safety, Health and Safety, First Aid and COSHH
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Scottish Government Personal Licence Holder (SCPLH)
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Fire Marshal
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Food Safety
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Health and Safety
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
First Aid
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
COSHH
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
SCPLH - Scottish Government Personal Licence Holder
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Customer Service Level III (Highfield)
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Fire Marshal
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Food Safety
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
Health and Safety
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
First Aid
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026
COSHH
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Education, Professional Services, Other, Manufacturing

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

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