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Airspace is a new programme that helps talented new artists based in East Anglia to establish careers as professional artists.Our ambition is to convert disused shipping containers into new studios, which will be offered free of charge to beneficiaries in addition to mentoring programmes and industry opportunities provided by the Old Jet community.Airspace will take place at Old Jet, an established arts centre based at Bentwaters in East Suffolk. Old Jet is home to acclaimed… Show more Airspace is a new programme that helps talented new artists based in East Anglia to establish careers as professional artists.Our ambition is to convert disused shipping containers into new studios, which will be offered free of charge to beneficiaries in addition to mentoring programmes and industry opportunities provided by the Old Jet community.Airspace will take place at Old Jet, an established arts centre based at Bentwaters in East Suffolk. Old Jet is home to acclaimed visual artists, award-winning musicians, published authors, creative directors of national organisations, a chief examiner at UAL, an MA tutor and more: We work with many great artists and educators and now want to help nurture the next generation.Head to https://www.oldjet.co.uk/airspace-programme/ for more! Show less

Statement Art represents bold visual artists whose work has been incorporated into major Hollywood films, exhibited widely and collected globally by a diverse demographic, including art historians, actors, musicians and directors of Merrill Lynch.

Stowmarket, England, United Kingdom

Dynamic Mentoring and Management For Ambitious Visual Artists."Finding Oliver was like finally getting to the water in the desert! It’s easy as a creative to get exhausted and creatively dried up by all the competing directions you feel you could or should go in. Oliver has a unique skill set and quickly picked up what I needed, and how, I needed to hear it. Filling in the gaps in my own skill set, Oliver is delivering a service of motivation and direction that no one else is in a place… Show more Dynamic Mentoring and Management For Ambitious Visual Artists."Finding Oliver was like finally getting to the water in the desert! It’s easy as a creative to get exhausted and creatively dried up by all the competing directions you feel you could or should go in. Oliver has a unique skill set and quickly picked up what I needed, and how, I needed to hear it. Filling in the gaps in my own skill set, Oliver is delivering a service of motivation and direction that no one else is in a place to do so.” - Becky Newell Collective, Visual Arts Collective Show less

Whether you're an individual, startup, SME, charity or a large company with an innovative new idea, getting that idea off the ground can seem like a daunting task. Additionally, once you're down the rabbit hole with your idea it can become difficult to maintain perspective, stay true to your vision and keep your head up when the shit hits the fan. This is where I come in! Specifically I can assist with,- transforming your vision into a strategy and set of financials -… Show more Whether you're an individual, startup, SME, charity or a large company with an innovative new idea, getting that idea off the ground can seem like a daunting task. Additionally, once you're down the rabbit hole with your idea it can become difficult to maintain perspective, stay true to your vision and keep your head up when the shit hits the fan. This is where I come in! Specifically I can assist with,- transforming your vision into a strategy and set of financials - fundraising - business development- talent acquisition - maintaining your focus and staying true to your vision- getting you to where you need to go, faster Why me? I have over 7 years experience of starting projects and companies from scratch in the creative and tech sectors. During this time I have secured over £230,000 in startup funding, engaged over 20 employees, interns, contractors and volunteers, initiated projects with the likes of Microsoft, Canon and AO.com and built two international talent communities with no marketing spend. But not everything has gone to plan! Along the way I've lost some clients, lost some funding, ran out of cash, put myself into debt and banged my head against the wall more times than I care to remember. They say it's often through the failures in life that you learn the most; amen to that! The fact that I've lived through a variety of successes and failures will help make your journey less turbulent and get you there faster. Connect on Linked In if you're curious to have a chat about your plans. Show less

Ipswich, United Kingdom

Pop My Mind was a curated online platform for artists, poets, photographers, film makers, and creatives of all types, who used the platform to expand their creative practice, collaborate with other talents and gain access to commercial opportunities. Key Achievements - Secured a total of £200,000 investment capital from UK angel and high net-worth investors - Grew a team of four full-time staff, three directors, two advisers and a shareholder group - Secured projects with… Show more Pop My Mind was a curated online platform for artists, poets, photographers, film makers, and creatives of all types, who used the platform to expand their creative practice, collaborate with other talents and gain access to commercial opportunities. Key Achievements - Secured a total of £200,000 investment capital from UK angel and high net-worth investors - Grew a team of four full-time staff, three directors, two advisers and a shareholder group - Secured projects with AO.com, Simba Sleep and Just Bee Drinks http://www.popmymind.com/forcreatives Show less

Bury St Edmunds

The Bury St Edmunds Young Professionals is a networking group for up and coming professionals and business people across Bury St Edmunds and the wider area.Our aim is to give you the opportunity to network with other like-minded individuals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We host a variety of bespoke events that help members become confident networkers, meet fellow professionals and have some fun along the way!As a committee member I was responsible for co-organising… Show more The Bury St Edmunds Young Professionals is a networking group for up and coming professionals and business people across Bury St Edmunds and the wider area.Our aim is to give you the opportunity to network with other like-minded individuals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We host a variety of bespoke events that help members become confident networkers, meet fellow professionals and have some fun along the way!As a committee member I was responsible for co-organising events and managing communications. Show less

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SoundShoots was an online platform for new and emerging music talent, who used the platform to further develop their skills, network with other musicians and gain access to industry opportunities. The business later evolved into Pop My Mind.Key Achievements - Secured over 500 registered members and 10,000 website visitors with no marketing budget- Raised £10,000 initial start-up capital - Won the audience vote at Music TechPitch 4.5, an invite-only investment pitch for… Show more SoundShoots was an online platform for new and emerging music talent, who used the platform to further develop their skills, network with other musicians and gain access to industry opportunities. The business later evolved into Pop My Mind.Key Achievements - Secured over 500 registered members and 10,000 website visitors with no marketing budget- Raised £10,000 initial start-up capital - Won the audience vote at Music TechPitch 4.5, an invite-only investment pitch for music start-ups- Catalysed over 700 new pieces of music Show less

Mmath (Master Of Mathematics), Mathematics, 1St Class Honours

The MMath degree at UEA provided me with an in-depth exploration of Mathematics. My Master's dissertation was entitled "The Mathematics.

Managing A Music Business Enterprise

The MMBE course provided me with a detailed insight into the inner workings of today's music industry and helped develop my skills.

A Levels, Mathematics, Media And Drama, (A, A, C Respectively)