https://linktr.ee/jameslmusic - I compose, produce & mix soundtracks & sound design for videogames under artist name James Laurence, and release arrangements of game music as LjB0, with millions of views & plays on YouTube, Spotify & other streaming services.Currently working on Slime Heroes OST/sound for Pancake Games LLC & two unannounced projects.Website coming soon.

All music & game audio for 'Slime Heroes', 'Curse Monster' and 'Slumber'.- Full soundtrack composition & production- Sound design, mixing & blueprint implementation- Voice actor commissioning, recording & editing

Recruited to create, teach & assess a 36-hour 12-lecture module for Oxford Brookes' MA Journalism on 'Journalism & Technology'. Contract expanded to include more journalism and publishing course writing/teaching & assessment roles, covering undergraduate and postgraduate levels.Liaised with the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) to ensure compliance with professional standards.Areas of Expertise:- Audio & video recording, editing, production &… Show more Recruited to create, teach & assess a 36-hour 12-lecture module for Oxford Brookes' MA Journalism on 'Journalism & Technology'. Contract expanded to include more journalism and publishing course writing/teaching & assessment roles, covering undergraduate and postgraduate levels.Liaised with the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) to ensure compliance with professional standards.Areas of Expertise:- Audio & video recording, editing, production & presenting- Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro & Audition + open source equivalents- HTML & CSS design- Digital publishing & marketing Show less

Hired as permanent staff for this period; returned to Associate contracts when my sound design/composing work became full-time.Areas of Expertise:- Audio & video recording, editing, production & presenting- Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro & Audition + open source equivalents- HTML & CSS design- Digital publishing & marketing

Freelance presenter, producer & editor for radio & podcasts.See BBC portfolio for most recent examples.

Created successful licensed covers of game music, over 8 million streams. Initially a hobby with some parody material.- 6.4 million views to date on YouTube- 1.6 million streams on Spotify + more from other streaming and download sources

Self-Produced Presenter for BBC Radio Oxford:- Regular cover for weekday Drivetime & Early Breakfast (~ Mar 20)- Upload (National Brand), 9pm Mondays & Wednesdays (Jan - Mar 20)- Live at BBC Oxford, 9-10pm Wednesdays (Oct - Dec 19)- The New Media Show, 9-10pm Wednesdays (Sep - Dec 19)- Time Out with Laurie Bailey, 7-10pm Fridays (May18 - Sep19)Former weekly film critic & commentator for BBC Radio:- Drivetime film critic for Howard Bentham on BBC Radio Oxford-… Show more Self-Produced Presenter for BBC Radio Oxford:- Regular cover for weekday Drivetime & Early Breakfast (~ Mar 20)- Upload (National Brand), 9pm Mondays & Wednesdays (Jan - Mar 20)- Live at BBC Oxford, 9-10pm Wednesdays (Oct - Dec 19)- The New Media Show, 9-10pm Wednesdays (Sep - Dec 19)- Time Out with Laurie Bailey, 7-10pm Fridays (May18 - Sep19)Former weekly film critic & commentator for BBC Radio:- Drivetime film critic for Howard Bentham on BBC Radio Oxford- DVD & TV Movie reviewer for Tony Blackburn on BBC Berkshire- Coffee Club Panellist for Sarah Walker on BBC BerkshireFull portfolio & showreels at lauriebailey.co.uk Show less

I help growing businesses develop their tone of voice, digital presence and general marketing strategy. I also write & design websites and e-marketing campaigns, manage web and digital development projects, and - every now and then - compose music in all styles but gangster rap.Get in touch to see how you can make the most of your marketing resources.

Wrote weekly half-page film reviews cross-published county-wide in The Oxford Paper, Oxfordshire Guardian and other papers within the network.

Responsible for PR and Communications at Adlens, the world leader in adjustable focus eyewear. Managed two global PR agencies for consumer & trade coverage, planned media buying and PR campaigns, served as company copywriter and press officer. Key placements I worked on included The Guardian, New York Post and Associated Press.Provided additional all-round skill support including design, e-marketing and brand development.

Recruited to manage all marketing activity during a growth phase for the company.Managed & executed successful "Tennis in Oxford"​ campaign for a new programme. Included writing, design & development of print materials, e-marketing templates & databases, a new website, lead generation initiatives, temporary e-commerce and product fulfilment systems.Sourced, scoped and project managed new company website & e-commerce system; used Agile methodology focussing on early delivery of a… Show more Recruited to manage all marketing activity during a growth phase for the company.Managed & executed successful "Tennis in Oxford"​ campaign for a new programme. Included writing, design & development of print materials, e-marketing templates & databases, a new website, lead generation initiatives, temporary e-commerce and product fulfilment systems.Sourced, scoped and project managed new company website & e-commerce system; used Agile methodology focussing on early delivery of a "minimum viable product" with doors left open for future development as the business scales. Transformed sales & conversion figures.Re-designed company comms & refined tone of voice. Developed e-marketing strategy & resource, advised on database re-structuring & management. Show less

Recruited by the MD as Marketing Co-ordinator, quickly rose to Marketing Manager with responsibility for all online systems.Performed the work of a whole marketing team as required, proving particularly skilled with digital tasks. Role grew to include boardroom-level tasks, such as research & pitch development for a new venture.Key successes included the on-boarding process, copywriting, data collection & follow-up sales management for an international scholarship programme;… Show more Recruited by the MD as Marketing Co-ordinator, quickly rose to Marketing Manager with responsibility for all online systems.Performed the work of a whole marketing team as required, proving particularly skilled with digital tasks. Role grew to include boardroom-level tasks, such as research & pitch development for a new venture.Key successes included the on-boarding process, copywriting, data collection & follow-up sales management for an international scholarship programme; delivering well-received training sessions on social media & event technology; designing, writing & coding email campaigns; and creating fresh content, design & video work for the website. Show less

Worked across multiple departments to assist delivery of high-profile research & analysis projects.Admin support included tender submission, database maintenance, travel planning, diary scheduling & document preparation; all to an impressive standard given our client profile.Showed aptitude & branched out to work alongside Marketing & Research teams, including data & academic sourcing, event execution & article writing for internal newsletters.

A 2-year placement at the church I attended as a student.Trained for 2 years in public speaking, group discussion and one-to-one counselling.Delivered talks for all ages & stages, planned events, designed & wrote publicity materials & ran various groups.