EMPLOYABILITY EVENT

SCHOOL OFmedia, art and design

1.15pm – 4.30pmAUGUSTINE HALL

WEDNESDAY

FEBRUARY24

WELCOME

A very warm welcome to all School of Media, Art and Design students.

This event provides a great opportunity for you to meet and network with Industry Professionals and hear about the different sectors of the creative industries where your degree might be best suited.

So be proactive, ask questions, meet as many people as possible, and enjoy!

Best wishesKen FoxSchool of MAD, Director of Learning and Teaching

PROGRAMME

1.15 - 2.30 Industry Panel and Q&A2.45 - 4.15 Networking with the Industry Professionals4.15 - 4.30 Follow up questions and evaluation

INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALSThe list below is correct at the time of going to print, however there may be reasons why some of those listed are unable to make it on the day.

BECTUwww.bectu.org.ukSIMON NIGHTINGALE (BECTU ORGANISING OFFICIAL)Stand holderBECTU is the UK’s media and entertainment trade union; sectors covered include broadcasting, film, independent production, theatre and the arts, leisure and digital media. The union represents staff, contract and freelance workers who are based primarily in the United KingdomKey Words: Trade Union /Media/Broadcasting/Film/Theatre/Arts/Digital Media/UK

DEESON GROUP LTD.www.deeson.co.ukSIMON WAKEMAN (AGENCY DIRECTOR)Industry Panel and Stand holderOur passion for understanding audiences has been at the heart of our approach from that first magazine through to the present day, developing big and beautiful websites for broadcasters, rock stars, publishers, membership organisations and many more besides.Key Words: Digital/Content Marketing/Design/Branding/Social Media/PR/Web Design/E-Commerce/CRM Integration/ Employer of CCCU Alumni /London/Kent

EQUILIBRIUM PRwww.equilibriumpr.co.ukMARCUS CHRYSOSTOMOU (DIRECTOR)Industry Panel and Stand holderMarcus has over 20 years of experience working at the top of national and local government. His career includes a number of years at the Downing Street Press Office and more recently, Kent County Council as the Head of External Communications. Equilibrium PR provides services such as SEO, web design, marketing, copy writing, graphic design, video production and photography.Key Words: SEO/PR/Web Design/Marketing/Copy Writing/ Graphic Design/Video Production/Photography/Social Media/Crisis Communications/Media Buying/London/Kent

HAZEL COLQUHOUNIndustry Panel and Stand holderHazel Colquhoun is an independent arts consultant working particularly on curating and commissioning for the public realm. Based in York, with projects throughout the UK including many for Canterbury City Council, she has worked in the arts sector for over 20 years. Key Words: Fine Arts/Exhibitions/Curating/Arts Consultant/Art outside the Gallery/Yorkshire/UK

JONNY GREATREXtwitter.com/Jonnygreatrex Industry Panel and Stand holderJonny is CCCU’s new programme director for the Multimedia Journalism programme. However before joining CCCU in September 2015, he worked for BPM Media in Birmingham where he developed his career starting as a trainee reporter before becoming a senior multimedia journalist, then multimedia editor (video) and finally digital development editor for the Trinity Mirror.Key Words: Digital Journalism/Digital Media/News Writing/ Multimedia Journalism/ Social Media/Kent/UK

KENT CREATIVE LIVEkentcreativelive.orgStand holderKent Creative Arts CIC launched Kent Creative Live, a support group for artists, art organisations and creative professionals in Kent, offering them opportunities to network, develop relationships, collaborate, learn skills, promote and exhibit artwork, get work opportunities between themselves and also with the wider business community.Key Words: Organisation/ Graphic Design/Artists/Photography/Exhibitions/Projects/Kent

MACKENZIE CARTERwww.mackenziecarter.co.ukJESSICA BRAWN (RECRUITER FOR CREATIVE AND DESIGN SECTOR)Stand holderMackenzie Carter is a digital marketing Recruitment Company, based in EC2 and the creative hub of the East Coast of Kent, we work out of Shoredich and Canterbury. We are talent finders for the creative media and digital marketing sectors, we are a team of creatives who place creatives.Key Words: Recruitment Agency/Creative Media/Digital Marketing/Design/Brand Management/Social Media/Content Writer/Copy Writing/Employer of CCCU Alumni/London/Kent

MARCUS BRONZYwww.marcusbronzy.comIndustry Panel and Stand holderMarcus is multi skilled broadcaster who is currently enjoying his journey through Television and Radio. Starting with success on pirate, community then the national airwaves with BBC Radio 1Xtra and Capital Radio (where he currently resides) he is constantly developing his deep understanding of radio as a whole. More Recently expanding into television Marcus has been embraced by Children’s BBC, BT and London Live to name a few to front new programming.Key Words: Radio/Television/BBC Radio/Capital Radio/BBC/ Broadcasting/CCCU Alumni/London/Kent

NCS – THE CHALLENGEwww.ncsthechallenge.orgMARK HATT (THE CHALLENGE - SENIOR STAFFING ASSOCIATE)Stand holderNCS is a government-funded initiative that supports community engagement, social action and social mixing among young people. Each year we offer a mixture of residential and community roles to work on our Summer and Half-term Programmes. Key Words: Paid Summer Placement/Media/Film/Photography/ Enterprise/Art/Mentor/Manager/ Employer of CCCU Alumni/Kent/UK

PILLORY BARNwww.pillorybarn.co.ukMIRANDA CHAPMAN (MANAGING DIRECTOR)Stand holderPillory Barn is an integrated agency who have been helping our clients stand out from the crowd since 1993. We are a small, close-knit team of 15 and we believe this gives us our edge. Our clients span across a range of sectors including corporate and commercial, charity, the arts, manufacturing, tourism and public and professional services. Key Words: Digital/Content Marketing/Design/Branding/Events/PR/Kent

RACHEL HANCOCKwww.facebook.com/RachelLouiseDesigns/ Industry Panel and Stand holderRachel is a Freelance Graphic and Web designer based in Kent and South Buckinghamshire. In 2013 she set up her Design business called Rachel Louise Designs, which she runs alongside a full-time employment as a Junior Art Director for Realia Marketing. Rachel graduated in 2014 from Canterbury Christ Church University, with a 1st Class Degree in Graphic DesignKey Words: Graphic Design/Web Design/ Digital Photography/Marketing/Self-employment/CCCU Alumni/Kent/UK

STARTMYBIZwww.startmybiz-canterbury.com CHRIST WEST (BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER)Stand holderStartmybiz is a partnership of various organisations in Canterbury committed to supporting people to start businesses here and to making the city and district a great place in which to do so. Key Words: Self-employment/Enterprise/Business/Canterbury

THE ASSOCIATION OF PHOTOGRAPHERS LTDwww.the-aop.orgSEAMUS MCGIBBON (GENERAL MANAGER)Industry Panel and Stand holderThe Association of Photographers was first formed in 1968 as the Association of Fashion and Advertising Photographers and is one of the most prestigious professional photographers’ associations in the world. The Association brings professional photographers together and provides a sense of community that is simply unavailable anywhere else. We promote the highest levels of achievement and we lobby for our members’ interests at all levels. Key Words: Photography/Trade association/London/

THE COREStand HolderThe CORE is a system managed by Career Development for all information, events and guidance relating to careers, jobs and planning your future.Visit the stand for CV, cover letter and job hunting advice, as well as further information about volunteering, Christ Church Extra Award and Routes into Teaching.

Key Words: Career Advice/CV/Job Hunting/Kent/UK

THREADSwww.threadskent.comPHILIPPA WALL (DIRECTOR AND CURATOR)Stand holderThreads is a D.I.Y Gallery which provides opportunities for artists, by showcasing work outside of London. Threads’ objectives are to provide regular exhibition opportunities to encourage the production of work; boost exposure, confidence and creativity for young isolated artists.Key Words: Fine Arts/Exhibitions/Pop-up Screenings/Pop-up Exhibitions/Peer-to-Peer Crits/ Film/ Video/ Animation/ Digital Arts/ Documentary/Kent

TIM HAWKINSwww.timtravershawkins.com Industry Panel and Stand holderTim is a digital artist and filmmaker. He fuses photography, video, animation, motion graphics, code and 3D to forge stories from the antimatter of our world. He moved to Buenos Aires to study photography and film and completed a diploma in ‘Directing Documentary’ at the renowned International Film School (EICTV) in Cuba. Since returning to Europe he has made award-winning documentaries, animations, interactive projects, music videos and video games, working with companies like Pulse Films, Activision, Freestyle Games, Channel 4 and BBC, and screening at major film festivals around the world.

Key Words: Television/Channel 4/BBC/Music Videos/Video Games/Broadcasting/Documentaries/Animation/UK/ Worldwide

UNITEMPSwww.unitemps.comStand HolderUnitemps is Canterbury Christ Church University’s recruitment service to students, graduates and the community. Unitemps offers part-time and vacation work, internships, placements and full-time work opportunities both within the University and in the local area.Key Words: Recruitment Agency/Part-time work/Full-time work/Internships/Placements/Kent

CCCU ALUMNI

DIGITAL DESIGN SUITEJANNIE KWONGStand holderGraphic Designer in Residence at CCCU. Previous experience at Snapper Music.Key Words: Graphic Design/Web Design/CCCU Alumni/Kent/UK

DIGITAL DESIGN SUITETYLER AYERSStand holderFreelance Graphic Designer at NeoMam Studios and MA by Research student. Previous experience at Clinic, Smash Skates, Spark Creative.Key Words: Graphic Design/Web Design/CCCU Alumni/MA by Research/Kent/UK

DIGITAL MEDIACATHERINE MCCANNStand holderSocial Media Marketer and Photographer. Previous experience at Sleeping Giant Media, Yoyo International Education, Buckland International Education Group and Concorde International.Key Words: Digital Media/Marketing/Social Media/Photography/Teaching/CCCU Alumni/Kent/

FINE ARTSJAMES DUCKStand holderArtist and Ceramicist whose work mixes traditional thrown pottery and computer art.Key Words: Fine Arts/Ceramicist/Artist/Self-employment/CCCU Alumni/Kent/

FRTVMOLLY WRIGHTIndustry Panel and Stand holderFounder of Molly Moodle Media. Previous experience at Telegraph Hill Ltd., 51zero Festival, 3 Mills Studios.Key Words: Digital Marketing/Social Media/Content Writer/Copy Writing/CCCU Alumni/London/Kent

FRTVNATALIA VOLCHUGOVAStand holderRegional Manager, CATS Academy at Cambridge Education Group. Previous experience at BBC, Tantrum Productions, Jumping Astronaut Ltd, Studio 9 Films.Key Words: TV/Social Media/Internationa Recruitment/Marketibg/Other Careers/CCCU Alumni/London/Worldwide

FRTVSACHA WELLSStand holderCasting Researcher at STV Productions. Previous experience at ITV, Stellify Media, Rumpus Media (BBC Three), The Garden Productions Ltd, Endemol.Key Words: TV/CCCU Alumni/London/

MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS JAMES PARRY AND GEORGE SHEPHARDStand holderFounders of Visual Line Ltd. - www.Visualline.co.uk Key Words: Digital Media production/Video Production/Self-employment/CCCU Alumni/Kent/

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISMTBCStand holderTbcKey Words: Journalism/CCCU Alumni/Kent/

PHOTOGRAPHYIRINA NOVOSLAVSKA Stand holderPhotographer and MA by Research student.Key Words: Photography/CCCU Alumni/MA by Research/Kent/Medway/UK