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I am a dynamic, creative person with the ability to communicate effectively and interact with people on all levels. I am focused and approach challenges with high energy and passion, with a strong understanding of technology and music that keeps me endlessly inspired.
I’m a team player with a strong sense of commitment and loyalty to those around me. I have built my own OpenMic Night, run music workshops and studio sessions, performed with cover and tribute bands, and taught guitar part-time, all of which reflect my ongoing enthusiasm for making music and sharing it with others.
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Journalist at Associated Newspapers Ltd
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998Part of the team that developed UKplus, an online search engine/directory for UK sites; filtered the web to official sites, categorized content, and wrote short reviews explaining features. I managed the Bands and Musicians category and contributed to the UKplus launch in 1997.
Photographer at AOL UK
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996Created and developed a city nightlife channel/directory for AOL UK. Traveled to London's venues with an Apple QuickTake camera, cropped and sized photos, wrote captions, and uploaded content to the directory.
Stay-at-home Dad / Part-time Semi-professional Musician
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2015Took time out to look after my children Amy (born Oct 1997) and Sam (born Jan 2004). Sharpened guitar skills and performed a few gigs in the evenings.
Musician
January 1, 2015 - PresentProfessional gigging musician performing at private house parties, weddings, theatres, clubs, public houses, studios and smaller venues. Built a brand with OpenMic Nights, music workshops, studio sessions, cover and tribute bands, and part-time guitar teaching; developed a good reputation.
Musician at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2015 - PresentProfessional gigging musician performing at private house parties, weddings, theatres, clubs, pubs, studios and smaller venues; created OpenMic Night brand, led music workshops, studio sessions, and performed with cover/tribute bands; taught guitar part-time; earned reputation for reliability and versatility.
Stay at home Dad / Part time Semi-professional Musician at Self-employed
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2015Took time to look after his first-born Amy (born 1997) and son Sam (born 2004). While focusing on family, sharpened guitar skills and performed occasional gigs in the evenings, balancing responsibilities with music.
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