Vertical Voyage is a business development company, which focuses on bringing global IPs/Brands (Entertainment, Automobile, Sports, F&B, etc.), investors, entertainment producers together to build partnerships and collaborations with game developers and consumer product companies, driving engagement and growth. This includes game and product conceptualisation, sourcing the right developers/partners, assisting developers in contract negotiations & securing investment, and providing strategic consultation.

Saltwater Games in a video game company which incorporates acclaimed VR/XR/MR developer Maze Theory, AAA developer Nexus Labs and technology studio Saltwater Labs.Reporting into the CEO of Saltwater Games, I identify potential collaboration and partnership opportunities for IPs within the Saltwater Games catalogue and in-development games to drive revenue and build awareness. This includes leveraging and expanding upon my network of global IP/Brands rights holders to develop new games with the Saltwater Games' studios. In addition to this I also seek funding for the whole company, conceptual or in-development projects.

Creator of the MINDMASTERS brand and author of MINDMASTERS: The Book of Mantras* WINNER * of Dubai's Next Masterminds Author's Award 2023; Motivation and Positivity Category

Working remotely, whilst traveling and living around the world with my family. Countries travelled to include:Germany, Mexico, Colombia, UK, Costa Rica, Turkey, South Africa, UAE, Tunisia, Oman, USA, Panama, Singapore, Italy, Vietnam, Malayasia, Tanzania and Rwanda

Yodo1 is an international game services company, which focuses on Publishing, Monetization and Licensing. I led the acquisition and management of internationally recognised IPs and Brands to create game collaborations (Timed Events/DLCs and Standalone/New Games) with international games studios. This involved, contract negotiation, narrative development, marketing (creation of department materials) authoring PR articles, account management and travel to international industry events.Achievements:• I oversaw the growth of the accessible IPs and Brands available for collaboration increase from 30 to 1000+ (including IP/Brand holders such as Paramount Pictures, Legendary Pictures, Crunchyroll, CD Project Red, Embracer Group and many more).• IP lead for Puzzles & Survival x The Walking Dead, Top War x Pacific Rim, Last Shelter x The Walking Dead and Match Masters x TMNT, Last Fortress x The Boys collaborations.• Authored several articles for industry publications including 'Hollywood and Video Games: The Perfect Partnership to Engage Audience', 'The Power of Brand injections in Mobile games and The Economics of IP Licensing'.• Panel contributor to podcasts, including 'Best Oscar Films for IP Collaborations in Mobile Games' and 'How Fortnite Leverages Brands Discussions'.

CKH IOD is the international development hub of CK Hutchison Holding’s telecom division. I drove the onboarding and identification of partners to generate revenue, brand recognition and credibility across ten telecom networks across Europe and Asia in the gaming and entertainment industries. The role also included:• Discovering and building partnerships from the Gaming and Entertainment industries with CKHH’s telco brands.• Driving and reviewing revenue and growth generation from new and existing partnerships, through carrier billing, telco billing, app distribution and new products/services.• Partnership management of partner accounts on a day-to-day basis.• Contract negotiation.• Work closely with OEMs/ Device Manufacturers such as Samsung and Xiaomi.• Develop group strategic plans and marketing roadmaps for Gaming (including eSports) and Entertainment.Achievements:• Secured revenue generating partnerships in multiple territories for Chili TV, Razer, Spotify and Cafeyn.• Global Product lead for gaming platforms, WindTre GoPlay, Drei GoPlay and Hutch GoPlay

NBCUniversal is a multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate. I managed the development of trade marketing collaterals/materials for NBCU Kids & Family and DreamWorks titles.

Lionsgate is a leading global Motion Picture Studio. I worked with the world’s leading digital VOD Platforms (such as Amazon, BT, Rakuten and ProSieben) to drive revenue, growth and promote Lionsgate content across EMEA.Achievements:• Increased Y-o-Y sales for my accounts. Driving Amazon to a 14% Y-o-Y revenue increase.• Executed Lionsgate’s first ever, 'First Episode Free' promotions on EMEA platforms.• Oversaw the integration and distribution of STARZ content on to VOD platforms following Lionsgate's acquisition in late 2016.• Implemented the first marketing campaigns with Sony Mobile from Lionsgate content (without any capital investment).

I worked with the world’s leading movie/TV studios and Music services to promote content across EU and Australasia, drive growth, revenue, brand awareness and retention on the PlayStation® Video (VOD) & Music platforms and brand globally. The role also included:• Leading Campaign and Brand activations, including the release of new content and catalogue content (ATL, BTL, TTL, CRM, Blog, Community and Social Media) across EU and Australia• Partnership management with content providers (e.g. Disney, HBO, Warner Bros, Spotify), record labels, and Sony device groups• Managing Team AssistantAchievements:• Increased Y-o-Y revenue by over 35% across VOD transactional and rental content for all catalogue promotions during my tenure• Achieved over 20% uptake on retention/acquisition activities• Executed the campaign of the regional campaign of PlayStation Network’s first original programming 'Powers' (https://www.playstation.com/en-us/explore/playstation-plus/powers/)• Created and implemented always-on promotions ‘Movie Deal of the Week’ and ‘Movies from £/€/$’• Led the successful integration cross-category (Video, Music and Games) and lifecycle of catalogue and new release for franchises (e.g. Marvel, DC/Batman, Game of Thrones, Mad Max, Lord of the Rings, etc.)

As EMEA Digital Account Manager I managed VOD sales and distribution of Sony Pictures movies through across EMEA for key accounts including PlayStation and XBOX. Project management and development of global bundle deals for clients such as Google, PlayStation Video and Wal-Mart were also part of the role.Achievements:• Following my uptake of the PlayStation and XBOX accounts, transactions and revenue grew by over 30% across EMEA.

AOL and Huffington Post (now part of Verizon Media) are global Internet services and Media Company. As Content Compliance Manager & EA I managed the financial and payment governance between AOL and content contributors as well as supporting for the Editor-in-Chief, Director of Publishing and Media team. This role also included video programming for the media team.

Chris Carey’s Collections is a global textile recycling and shipping company. As the Logistics & Contracts Manager, I was responsible for finding logistical solutions for distribution and collections around the UK, as well as managing and negotiating contracts with suppliers, partners for both existing and new clients.

• Appeared in the short film ‘Cold Kiss’ with Hollywood actor, Ray Winston.• Played the male lead in the theatre & web series ‘Breach’.• Appeared as an extra in Hollywood movie productions ‘The Decent 2’ ‘Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus’ and TV productions ‘EastEnders’ and ‘Holby City’.

The City of London Corporation is the municipal governing body of the City of London council. As the Data Support Officer for the Department of Environmental Services. I was responsible for providing a data and IT support service to anyone within this department. This included web design, database/intranet management and providing first line user support to staff.

London Underground is railway system that serves Greater London, and is a part of the Transport for London Group (TfL). As Assistant to the Head of Business & Strategy, my role was to support the directorate's core business & marketing teams, plan events, produce reports and manage internal projects.

Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.