Christopher Sprake Email & Phone Number

·Management of community venues for BANH Inc. (The Collingwood Underground, The Factory, Perry Park, The Gathering Place, Collingwood and Belgium Ave Neighbourhood House) including bookings, hire, maintenance coordination and site improvement in line with OH&S guidelines and continuous improvement.

·Management of a community organization providing community development activities, allied health clinics, socialization and food relief representing a value add of more than $2.5 million per year to the local community.

·Effective running of a small-scale commercial recording studio.·Nominated for the “Archie Roach Award” as producer of the Robert Champion album “1977”.·Advanced Audio recording, mixing and mastering skills.·Production and composition skills.·Intermediate video production skills.·Business promotion and publicity skills including radio, print and social media.·Media and social media engagement for business and community program promotion.·Successful implementation of a community partnership to provide industry advancement opportunities for socio-economically challenged residents on inner city Melbourne.

·Consults with community members, local government and social welfare organizations and develops effective events and programs, connecting sympathetic organizations and communities for best outcomes.·Actively advocates for experiences, education and partnerships that will aid community members in discovery and exploration of their own skills through art, music and associated technology.·Identifies and pursues relevant grants and community partnerships to create opportunities for the community.·An awareness of social trends, local issues and the interplay between the needs of community groups.·Identifying and activating public spaces on housing estates with highly visible, inclusive events and programs to foster community unity.

Education record

Nursing, Nursing

Community Development