Simon Allen Email & Phone Number

Alton, England, United Kingdom

Staffordshire

Creating entertainments products throughout the resort including: Scarefest, CBeebies Land Hotel, CBeebies Land, world class hotel entertainment, theme park entertainment attractions and shows, firework spectaculars and Christmas wonderlands.

Alton Towers Hotel

Entertainer - The Scott Sisters and The Fabulous Scott Family Live Music Show:- High-energy live music show in which I perform to create fantasical and memorable guest experiences reflecting the ‘Merlin Way’- Ability to work with other performers and different personalities- Open minded approach to take on board directional and creative input from showdirector- Ability to share my passion for performing with audience members

London, United Kingdom

Freelance Hammond organist

Stafford

I am currently one of two Musical Directors for the Stafford Gatehouse Youth Theatre. Return to the Forbidden Planet, A Musical Review, Looserville (audition panel) Stafford Gatehouse Youth Choir and Music & Drama Facilitator:- Delivery of music & drama workshops that expand and broaden peoples minds- Leading production auditions, taking the time to find the outstanding performers- Inspire, motivate and engage with 12-25 yr olds- Co-direct productions, liaising closely with the show director, and production crew- Demonstrate theatre production techniques with input into set and lighting design- Script and musical score editing- Creation of unique musical arrangements

Stafford

- Creator of a music and arts hub for Stafford- 7 teaching rooms, 3 rehearsal rooms, 1 venue- Creation of the brand incl. Logos, website design, brand philosophy, services- Development & execution of brand marketing incl. liaising with press, radio & tv- Organiser and lead decision maker in auditions to find outstanding music teachers- Employment, motivation and inspiration of 8 members of staff and 3 volunteers- Finance, strict budgeting and administration skills- Superb customer service and understanding the customers needs- Communication and co-ordination of the teacher training to deliver passionate,informative and professional music lessons.- Creation and management of the events in the 55 seat venue- Musical director and director of in-house productions

Worcester, United Kingdom

- Commissioned to composed original songs for the show- Arrange music and produce charts for the show band- Musically direct the show band - Closely liaising with the chorographer and dancers to create a unique & seamless production

Stafford Mod

- Work to an initial brief to bring the choir of amateurs up to performance standard. The brief evolved to achieve a quality of performance that would sell seats in theaters and perform to large crowds, both successfully delivered.- Motivation and inspiration of a unique group of personalities due to their husbands’ military action.- Ability to work in a challenging environment & to represent MOD Stafford- Development of performance technique and professionalism and delivery- Creation of unique, one-off musical arrangements- Event Management and venue bookings, liaising with multiple layers of management

London, United Kingdom

- Identification of a gap in the market for a unique tailor made piano teaching service- Creation of the brand incl. Website design and building, logos, brand philosophy- Employment of 10 members of staff (contractors)- Finance, budgeting and administration skills- Superb customer service, demonstrating my passion for quality music tuition- Delivery of passionate, informative and professional piano lessons- Organistaion and coordination of auditions to find outstanding piano teachers

London, United Kingdom

I was set the task to audit the BBCs PRS music submissions. Precise detail and patience were required to accomplish this job to an excellent standard.

Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom

- Operational manager of railway- Maintenance, engineer and building of the railway- Customer service and engagement- Extremely punctual as attractions ran to strict timetables- Delivery of an energetic, informative & professional tours aboard pleasure boat

Bachelor'S Degree Bmus (Hons), Music, 2:1

Jazz, Commercial and Popular Music

Education record