## BIO
John Kelly Summary Professional, experienced, dedicated hard worker with a wide scope of knowledge in a variety of fields. CELTA qualified and experienced teacher of English as a foreign language. Qualified and experienced sound technician and rigger. Training and experience with computers, computer networks and a wide variety of computer software. Experience August 2009 – May 2010 Asian University for Women Access Academy Teacher of English, Computers & Math • Designed and implemented syllabus and curriculum for a years course in English, Computer Studies & Quantitative Reasoning • Planned and executed twenty contact hours a week, teaching classes of fifteen pupils • Assessed and graded the progress of students over each term Sept 2008 – August 2009 Year Travelling Asia after wedding May 2006 – Sept 2008 Self-Employed UK Rigger / Landscape Gardner • Training and qualifications for working safely at heights above 2 metres. • Worked in teams constructing temporary structures at outdoor music festivals. The job was high risk and required certification. • Responsible for the direction and orchestration of up to six or more workers. Making sure that safety guidelines were adhered to and that dangerous work was completed on time and without incident. This job was concentrated mainly during the summer months. During the winter months I worked as a landscape gardener. • Designed, landscaped and constructed front and back gardens for private clients. • Learned and honed many construction based skills including paving & brick-laying. • Selection and cultivation of flora and fauna to match the client’s desires. July 2004 – Sept 2005 Maltings Arts Theatre St. Albans, UK Sound & Light Technician • Planned, programmed and operated sound and lighting system. • Liaised with directors and musicians to create and execute professional dramatic and musical productions. • Orchestrated and operated live music recording session for many different types of music. Using digital and analog media. Dec 2002 – May 2006 Substance 001 London W1 Administration / IT Support • Responsible for organization of design team to meet strict and demanding deadlines to deliver standout digital creative and promotional campaigns to the film & entertainment industry. • Liaising with clients on changes to design and overall concept. • Cultivation of relationships with potential and current clients. • Resposible for the maintenance and repair of office network. • Use of Outlook, Excell, Word, Powerpoint to achieve above aims. October 2001 – Sept 2003 The Boot Public House St. Albans Assistant Manager • Responsibilities included training staff, stock taking, daily takings and banking, design and implementation of new menu, rota writing, payroll. • Organisation of events, excursions and live entertainment. June 1999 – October 2001 The Bedford Public House London SW12 Bar Supervisor • Started of work at this busy pub as a bar tender. • Promoted by the management to work with them to improve standards behind bar and on the floor. • The pub won the Evening Standard’s London Pub of the Year whilst I was the supervisor there. Sept 1997 – June 1999 Quincey’s Bar & Grill Watford Waiter • General waiting staff in American Bar & Grill restaurant. • Customer service, entertaining customers, handling cash, training of new staff. Education June 2009 – July 2009 ECC Bangkok Thailand CELTA Sept 2003 – July 2004 Westminster College London City & Guilds 1820 Sound Engineering Part 1 : Distinction Part 2 : Merit Sept 1992 – July 1994 West Herts College Watford BTEC National Diploma In Computer Studies Result : Merit Sept 1989 – July 1992 St. Michaels RC School Watford G.C.S.E English – B, English Lit – B, Maths – B, Sciences – CC, P.E – C Technology – C, History – C, Music – C
## Area of Expertise
I have a broad range of professional and personal life experience. From working as a high end sound technician to teaching English at a university in Bangladesh, I can incorporate my knowledge and my excellent grasp of written English to provide concise, direct, assured writing on any number of subjects and topics. Just look at my resume to see the scope of my experience.
