Anthony Steven Email & Phone Number

Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

Able to compose highly readable technical, general business, marketing, and public relations content related to advanced technologies, including networking, cloud and cyber-security. Experienced at interviewing global business leaders, then creating interesting biographical and business-related stories about them and their companies. Have extensively worked within globally distributed teams to deliver original, high-quality material at short notice. The most expensive piece of content you ever commission is the one nobody reads. Contact me if you need clear, interesting, and engaging technical content that grips your audience's attention.

Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

Produced series of 30 leadership videos for Neil Jurd Training consisting of nearly 4 hours of Neil's insights into leadership. Produced videos for Alertacall on their OKEachDay devices. More info at www.okeachday.co.uk.

Redmond, Washington, United States

Creating high-quality technical and marketing content in a range of form factors for multinational organizations. Interviewing and writing up partner profiles of CxO level personnel in multiple countries.

Cumbria

Completed a trilogy of 2-hour feature film scripts covering the experiences of German Prisoners of War in the United Kingdom from 1944 to 1948, when the last PoWs went home. The films cover the important role of Captain Herbert Sulzbach OBE, the only man known to have been commissioned under both the Kaiser and King George VI. He also earned the Iron Cross First Class and Second Class in the First World War. Now working to rewrite "Camp 21", the middle film of the trilogy into a biopic of Herbert Sulzbach, covering the period from November 1944 to November 1945.

Carlisle Castle

Commanding Officer for Cumbria Army Cadet Force (ACF) with responsibility for 315 cadets in 20 detachments and 90+ adult volunteers supported by nine permanent staff. Responsible for all aspects of the County's operations and Delivery DutyHolder (DDH) for all risk to life activities. In 2017, I envisioned, planned and delivered an Adventurous Training expedition in Cyprus for 35 cadets and 13 adult volunteers. Awarded Membership of the Institute of City and Guilds (MCGI) for strategic leadership and management of the organisation.

Cumbria

Assisted with running the Army Cadet Force in Cumbria, which consisted of around 400 cadets in 22 detachments with 100+ adult volunteers. Duties included deputising for the Commandant, managing the Cadet training programme, defining the Officer training roadmap, enhancing the internal IT systems and liaising with Members of Parliament and public organisations within Cumbria.

Worldwide

Created cloud architectural models and frameworks. Wrote high-end technical documentation for clients such as Microsoft. Researched and applied new computer technologies. Worked with subject matter experts to create accurate and readable documentation for network managers and consultants. For an example of a project, see Blueprint for a Solution for Cloud Security, at http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/6643.blueprint-for-a-solution-for-private-cloud-security.aspx.

Preston

Advised senior members of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment on matters pertaining to LANCS-badged Army Cadet Force and Army contingent Combined Cadet Force units within 42 Brigade. Promoted better liaison between regular, reserve and cadet units and fostered a greater sense of Regimental family membership throughout the Brigade area. Served as trustee, providing oversight on assets in excess of £4m. Organised first County visit by Cumbria ACF to the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment since the Regiment's amalgamation.

Liverpool

Member of the NW RFCA Association.

Carlisle

Assist the work of the Army Benevolent Fund through fundraising events and securing cadet force involvement where appropriate.

Newcastle

Advised the Managing Director on IT policy. Managed and maintained the company network. Ensured data resilience and assisted users with IT issues. Achieved 100% uptime during working hours during the entire period and no instances of data loss.

Carlisle, United Kingdom

Set up a theatrical production company to stage "Miser! the Musical", the story of Margery Jackson (1722-1812), the Carlisle Miser. The company staged this event at the West Walls Theatre, Carlisle in July 2011 with a cast of 14 principals, 17 chorus and a production and theatre team of over 40. There were four public performances of which three were sell-outs or almost capacity.Now selling a professionally produced DVD of the show available to order through the production web site at http://www.miserthemusical.org.uk/index.php?p=1_29_Purchase.

Carlisle, United Kingdom

Over two years, wrote the script for Miser! the Musical, the story of Margery Jackson (1722-1812), the Carlisle Miser. Also composed the melodies then collaborated with Jerry King, David Day and Martin Johnson to create the songs for this piece.

Skipton, Uk And France

Worked with non-profit malaria relief charity to assist in expanding its operations in Africa and the far east. Provided technical assistance and IT strategy to the finance manager. Appointed to the role of Company Secretary in 2006.

Lead and managed distributed team of technologists to create technical documentation and deliver training worldwide.

Cumbria

Sang second tenor in a number of amateur productions as part of a 30-strong choir conducted by Tony Peacock.

Provided strategic and operational IT consultancy to organisations. Specified, implemented, maintained and managed IT equipment and software. Enhanced businesses' use of IT as a revenue enabler. Designed and specified on-premise IT systems. Managed internal IT systems

United Kingdom And Europe

Provided instructor-led training to major corporate clients throughout the UK and in Europe on Microsoft technologies.

Delivered high-end technical training to network managers, consultants and other IT professionals.

Troop LeaderLiaison OfficerArctic Warfare Instructor, Force Reconnaissance AMF(L)Aide-de-Camp to Brigadier Walter Courage, Second-in-Command at United Nations Force In Cyprus (UNFICYP)

Cumbria And Uk

Oversaw packing of 6,000 ration packs for the United Kingdom Warning and Monitoring Organisation (formerly the Royal Observer Corps). The contract included visiting all the organisations regional nuclear bunkers.

Level 7 Award For Professional Recognition (Masters Equivalent), Strategic Leadership And Management

Was awarded Membership of the City and Guilds Institute (MCGI) in recognition of my work as Commandant of Cumbria Army Cadet Force.

Standard Graduate Course

Activities and Societies: ChoirSix-month post-graduate course in leadership, including basic training as an infantry soldier. Participated.

Bsc (Hons), Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Activities and Societies: East Midlands Universities' Officer Training CorpsHonours Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Physical Sciences

Activities and Societies: School Monitor, Captain of Swimming, 2nd XV RugbyA-levels in Maths, Physics and Chemistry 14 O and AO-levels.