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I have been actively working within the promotions, modelling and music industry for 8 years now. I have co-promoted several successful nights, marketed and promoted reputable brands to a very high standard and even built my own company to a position; where I was able to sell on shares but keep a percentage of any future profits earned. I have since been travelling across Europe and other international destinations around the world enjoying what it has to offer whilst also continuing my work. To achieve this I will continue to work amongst people in this industry, earning whilst enjoying a job I have not only grown to love but have a vast knowledge and wide base of skills within. Please see below or contact me for any further details Thank you, Alex View my contact details, availability, and stats.

Experience

Other Experience

I successfully grew and co-ran Headjog promotions, which is a northern based leafleting, postering, promotions & general distribution company

Skills

Other Skills

I am a professional music producer and DJ/Entertainer. I can stilt walk, juggle with 3 balls, ride a push bike. I have experience working alone and within groups. Both as a team leader or assistant to

Languages

First language: English

Extra Information

  • Assistant Event Manager

    I worked on behalf of Warner Bros, on the Speed Racer film promotion and also for Easy Jet

  • Conferences

    I have experience with the Radisson SAS hotels as the conference and banqueting manager. Also with Red Bull I had and was involved with several national conferences

  • Costume and Character

    Working on behalf of Manchester United Football Club, I campaigned within the city centre advertising the Christmas function suits dressed as a promotional snowman

  • Credit Card Trained

    Working in stores such as Intro men's high fashion, Selfridges,

  • Data Capture

    Whist running my own PR business, a section of this involved accurate data capture, training staff to capture accurate data in busy environments. Also with Red Bull this was a key element to my role. I also regularly work for Revolution Vodka bar, Deansgate, M'cr doing promotions and data capture

  • Demonstration

    I helped organise and set up several demonstrations some include; as above another segment of the Speed Racer campaign and also successfully demonstrated then sold LCD TV's from the Sharp Aquos range

  • Event Management

    I have been involved with event management with several club nights across the UK for many years, I have worked as event manager for (with Eye Candy) and also

  • Exhibitions

    I have experience working at several national exhibitions at the N.E.C. in Birmingham (The Gadget Show/Body Power) and Manchester Central, the old G-Mex Centre

  • Fragrance / Counter Cover

    Working in Selfridges, I have been a part of several fragrance launches

  • Hospitality

    I have worked for Mark Butler associates on Genesis, Take That & several other concerts in the UK. I've Managed events with elements of hospitality i.e. meet, greet and cater for guest DJ's/Promoters

  • In-store / Store approved

    I am store approved for Selfridges

  • Leafleting

    I have set up and successfully run my own promotional leafleting company called Headjog Promotions. Also Working for Warner Brothers handing out promotional leaflets for the new Speed Racer film.

  • Merchandising

    I worked for Red Bull for a year with main tasks involving negotiation for extra space and merchandising stock. Also for Inbev, re-organising supermarket isles for new brands to as per planogramme.

  • Modelling

    I got to the 2nd round of the GQ Mens Image award, the N.West section, I achieved 2nd place of over 1200 entrants. I also have vast experience with on location shoots for Toni & Guy, L'Oreal etc..

  • Mystery Shopping

    I have done for Thomas Cook checking staff performance and also for Somerfield

  • Presenting

    Having my own business included designing and presenting our work to potential clients, also with Red Bull, my aim was to justify extra space allocation with presentation of current market positioning

  • Sales

    I have vast successful sales experience; working door to door as area manager for Pace marketing (gas & electric), the AA selling, renewing, cross selling memberships & upgrades, also for NTL (Virgin)

  • Sampling

    I set up and held sampling sessions for Sabai a new wine spritzer drink, and also for Red Bull across several North West wholesale warehouses

  • Security

    I have no experience with actual Security but have worked with and beside security door staff as a door picker and also on the guest list deciding who is suitable for the club night

  • Van Sales

    Working with Red Bull, heavily involved van sales on a day to day basis, which on many occasions I found myself at the top of the group with exceeded targets for which I was regularly commended

  • Acting

    During several promotions I have been asked to take on certain roles, acting a particular part, such as a Rock Butler for O2, meeting and greeting guests

  • Bar Person

    I have worked in several restaurants and bars during my teenage years as a bar backer, then serving with credits for my work done

  • Car Driving License

    I hold a full UK driving licence

  • Computer Skills (Advanced)

    I am intermediate to advanced with my PC knowledge owning 3 PC's at home and a laptop. I am comfortable working on or with Windows, MS Office, Abobe and several music production software packages

  • Computer Skills (Novice)

    I have a vast range of many different PC programmes and packages which would be too many to list here

  • Health / Hygiene Cert

    Working for the Radission Hotel group I received my Health and Hygiene certificate

  • Own Transport

    I have my own 4x4 transport, fully insured for use in the UK and Abroad

  • Public Speaking

    Working for Easy Jet I had to take on the roll of pubic announcer, using a microphone and mega phone when stationary to promote new deals/flight destinations available and to gear up the crowd which I have done within similar rolls... Please follow this link to see the extent of success with this campaign - http://www.eyecandy-promo.co.uk/latest_news.php?id=133&np=3&s=0

  • Roller Skating / Blading

    I can ice skate, roller skate and roller blade to a basic level

  • Qualifications

    I qualified collage with a certificate in a Advanced GNVQ in I.T. I passed school examinations with 9 GCSE's grades A-C in English, English Literature, Maths, I.T. Art, Geography, Science x2 & French

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