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These roles keep me sharp on planning, communication, and staying calm when timelines move. They combine structured delivery, technical production, and leadership inside volunteer communities.

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What you should know

  • Time zones are normal - Premier Studios works with crews and clients worldwide.
  • Documentation, checklists, and handovers keep every event grounded and safe.
  • Volunteering keeps empathy high and communication clear.

  • 4 active roles

    Balancing leadership, volunteering, and technical delivery every week.

  • 300+ freelancers

    Network coordinated through Premier Studios productions and partnerships.

  • 20+ events each year

    Audio, visual, and lighting support delivered at CRGS.

  • 5 years volunteering

    Youth leadership, community ops, and aviation networks since 2019.

Where I focus my energy

Each role strengthens a different muscle so I stay disciplined, collaborative, and accountable.

Structured delivery

I keep projects moving by making priorities visible and closing feedback loops quickly.

Technical production

I design and run AV + lighting rigs with clear documentation so crews stay confident.

Community leadership

I build reliable, welcoming spaces where volunteers and young people can learn together.

Work

2023 - present
Premier Studios logo Premier Studios (Freelance)
  • Delivery
  • Planning
  • Communication

Managing Director

Roles
  • Producer 2021 - 2022
  • Technical Lead 2020 - 2021

Lead a distributed production collective delivering technical and creative projects for clients.

What I handle

  • Plan schedules, assign crews, and track deliverables across simultaneous productions.
  • Translate client feedback into quick decisions and transparent updates.
  • Oversee budgets, contracts, and quality for remote teams.

Impact

  • Coordinated a network of 300+ freelancers without missed deadlines.
  • Introduced runbooks that cut onboarding time for new crew.

Tools

  • Asana
  • Google Workspace
  • Slack
2022 - present
Colchester Royal Grammar School crest CRGS
  • Teamwork
  • AV & Lighting
  • Reliability

AVL Technical Support

Part of a small technical team covering audio, visual, and lighting for school events.

What I handle

  • Advance shows with staff to confirm cues, staging, and risk considerations.
  • Build and strike AV rigs, adapting live when specs change.
  • Document setups so every event gets faster and more repeatable.

Impact

  • Supported 20+ productions each year with strong staff feedback.
  • Cut setup time by creating venue-specific checklists.

Tools

  • QLab
  • Yamaha
  • Blackmagic
2021 - 2023
Leone Gaming emblem Leone Gaming / LeoneMC
  • Ops
  • Scheduling
  • Documentation

Operations & Comms

Kept community ops running smoothly for competitive events and online experiences.

What I handle

  • Coordinate moderators and support teams during live events.
  • Maintain runbooks and records so everyone knows their brief.
  • Handle incidents, track follow-ups, and close the loop.

Impact

  • Maintained reliable comms cadences across global volunteer teams.
  • Developed documentation that sped up incident response.

Tools

  • Notion
  • Google Calendar
  • Discord

Volunteering

2025 - present
VATSIM logo VATSIM - Virtual Airlines Department
  • Audits
  • Policy
  • Outreach

Audit Manager

Conduct periodic audits of Virtual Airline Partners and Associates to ensure compliance with partnership policies and support healthy VA relationships.

What I handle

  • Conduct scheduled audits of VAP and VAA organisations against policy requirements.
  • Respond to partner inquiries on partnership status and next steps.
  • Collaborate with Senior Audit Managers on department projects and process improvements.
  • Escalate issues and maintain accurate, clear documentation throughout.
  • Support initiatives that strengthen VATSIM-VA relationships and visibility.

Impact

  • Help maintain consistent standards across 200+ partner and associate VAs.
  • Contribute to smoother, more transparent partnership reviews.

Tools

  • Google Workspace
  • Docs
  • Sheets
  • Trello
2022 - present
VATSIM UK logo VATSIM UK
  • Community
  • Procedures
  • Quality

Volunteer

Support a global online aviation community with training, partnerships, and member experience.

What I handle

  • Answer member questions on procedures, policy, and technology.
  • Work with mentors to keep documentation accurate and accessible.
  • Log incidents and share updates so cross-time-zone teams stay aligned.

Impact

  • Improved onboarding resources so new members succeed faster.
  • Supported partnership reviews that keep standards consistent.

Tools

  • Discord
  • Trello
  • Google Docs
2021 - present
Scouts fleur-de-lis mark Scouts
  • Leadership
  • Safeguarding
  • Organisation

Young Leader

Deliver weekly programmes focused on teamwork, safety, and resilience for young people.

What I handle

  • Plan sessions balancing challenge, learning, and safeguarding.
  • Run activities in all conditions; adapt quickly when plans change.
  • Reflect with adult leaders to improve the next cycle.

Impact

  • Delivered inclusive weekly activities for 25+ young people.
  • Supported Nights Away permits with thorough risk assessments.

Tools

  • Programme planning
  • OSM

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