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Oxford, Gb

Begbroke, England, United Kingdom

KEY SKILLS: product development ~ industry knowledge ~ market research & analysis ~ cross-functional collaboration ~ strategic thinkingKEY ACHIEVEMENTS:✓ Launched 15+ innovative plug-in products, including 4K B channel strip, SubGen, Blitzer, DeEss, and Fusion range✓ Personally developed the SSL Project Manager, a full-stack web app for streamlining project planning, team management, and beta testing insights✓ Grew 'SSL Complete' subscription, increasing steady monthly revenue✓ Diversified sales revenue streams via third-party dealers and rent-to-own options✓ Enhanced customer experience through support updates, framework improvements, built-in help systems, and tooltips

Oxford

KEY SKILLS: automated testing ~ test strategy and planning ~ team leadership ~ technical aptitude ~ collaboration and communicationKEY ACHIEVEMENTS:✓ Created SSL Test Manager, a comprehensive web app for managing, analysing, and integrating test cases across products and verticals✓ Introduced new testing concepts and strategies, including smoke testing and test coverage calculations✓ Led testing for SSL 2 and 2+ audio interfaces, integrating SSL AMA with C# automated testing framework✓ Assumed managerial role in Functional Test team, offering guidance, training, and expertise on SSL Test Manager and test automation✓ Conducted research on remote deployment of test automation, leveraging computer vision, scripting, and virtualisation for complex test cases across multiple environments

Begbroke, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Southampton, United Kingdom

KEY SKILLS: communication & interpersonal skills ~ public speaking & presentations ~ leadership & organisation ~ technical knowledge & demonstrationsKEY ACHIEVEMENTS:✓ Effectively guided applicants and their parents during university visit days✓ Performed engaging acoustics demonstrations and explained underlying principles✓ Addressed questions and concerns regarding academic and social aspects of university life✓ Successfully managed and organised fellow student ambassadors✓ Collaborated with the department to ensure ambassador availability✓ Promoted a welcoming and informative environment for potential students and their families

Southampton, United Kingdom

KEY SKILLS: musical arrangement & conducting, rehearsal organisation ~ team leadership ~ audio equipment management ~ audition coordination ~ performanceKEY ACHIEVEMENTS✓ Successfully arranged and prepared a diverse repertoire of music for choir and band performances across multiple seasons✓ Directed and conducted choir performances at winter, spring, and summer concerts, as well as external events✓ Managed a self-formed a capella group, including arranging, rehearsing, and performing in concertsOrganised and executed a weekend of 100 auditions, showcasing strong organisational and evaluative skills✓ Demonstrated commitment and dedication as an auditioned small group member and choir member (bass) through consistent rehearsals and performances✓ Participated in three international tours with the band, highlighting adaptability and collaboration in various settings

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

KEY SKILLS: acting & stage presence ~ singing & vocal performance ~ commitment & work ethic"Soulful musical that bursts off the stage with moving songs and powerful performances. During the Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike of 1968, the Cooper family face their own struggles in dealing with extreme poverty and the imminent demise of their dear father. Through the power of music, a story of reunion, retribution and revolution emerges. Inspired by true events that will transport you back to 1960s Tennessee."KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:✓ Successfully auditioned and landed a lead role of 'Charles Cooper'✓ Mastered a Tennessee(!) accent for character portrayal✓ Dedicated months to intensive rehearsals, showcasing strong commitment✓ Performed consistently during a 2-week run at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival Fringe✓ Collaborated with a diverse cast to deliver an engaging performance✓ Demonstrated versatility and skill in an original musical production

Southampton, United Kingdom

KEY SKILLS: leadership & team management ~ event organisation & logistics ~ marketing & promotion ~ design & creative execution ~ communication & interpersonal skillsKEY ACHIEVEMENTS:✓ Successfully organised and led international band tours to Paris, Dublin, and Maastricht✓ Managed band performances at notable venues such as Marienkirque, Maastricht, and Verviers✓ Developed and executed effective publicity campaigns for concerts, increasing engagement and attendance✓ Redesigned the band's website and logo, enhancing its visual identity✓ Utilised video editing skills to publish concert footage, expanding the band's online presence✓ Raised funds through creative initiatives like busking, demonstrating resourcefulness and dedication

Southampton, United Kingdom

KEY SKILLS: conducting & musical leadership ~ event organisation & performance planning ~ marketing & promotion ~ web design & maintenance ~ social media management & outreachKEY ACHIEVEMENTS:✓ Conducted and led the band in concerts across Ypres, Oostende, and Bruges✓ Performed at the prestigious Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate, Ieper✓ Successfully executed publicity campaigns for concerts, boosting engagement and attendance✓ Rebuilt and maintained the band's website, improving its online presence✓ Expanded the band's reach through effective use of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube✓ Participated in notable performances such as the University of Southampton Christmas light switch-on and caroling in Winchester

Peterborough, United Kingdom

KEY SKILLS: IT solution design & implementation ~ business requirement analysis ~ database management & reportingKEY ACHIEVEMENTS:✓ Independently designed an IT solution for contract capture, reporting, and approval✓ Successfully translated business requirements into a functional online database✓ Streamlined contract management and approval process, improving overall efficiency

Master Of Engineering (Meng), Acoustical Engineering, 67.5%

Activities and Societies: Jazzmanix, Showstoppers, Southampton University Concert Band, Southampton University Brass Band, Lead Student.

A Level, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, (Bbbb)

Activities and Societies: School orchestra and concert band, Cambridgeshire Music (orchestra, concert band, brass band and swing band).

Gcses, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Statistics, French, History, English, Electronics, Cope, Ict, (1 A*, 7 As, 2 Bs, 1 Distinction)

Activities and Societies: Summer school, school orchestra and concert band, Fenland Music Centre (orchestra, concert band and brass.