Jules Mallory Skinner
Tel: 07932 173182

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Creative Enterprise Consulting

www.c-e-c.co.uk

Creative Industries Mentor

University lecturer

Educational course designer

Audio & Visual media producer

MUSIC LINK http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoID=10374898

Singer/Composer/Lyricist

Writer & Short Film maker

Voiceover Actor Presenter

Creative Entrepreneur

Recent Voiceover Clients

Arts Magic: History documentary read for "Operation Valkyrie" DVD

Chelsea Building Society - Voice for 3 TV commercials

Discovery Channel - Voices for 6 documentary pieces

Microsoft/McCann Erickson: Voice of the magical Piñata for Microsoft X-Box TV commercial

Arts Magic: Voice of the poet Milton for The Life and Works of Milton DVD

Arts Magic: Documentary read for Sir Gwain & The Green Knight DVD

Aquashield/VIP Films: Narrator for National Sales Corporate DVD

Voiceovers UK: Narrator & Lead character for a national Internet learning resource aimed at 8 yr olds

Synergy/Xenophile Media: Voice of Beethoven, Beethoven’s Dad, Beethoven as a boy, Beethoven’s Dad’s drunk mates, Beethoven’s nephew and Napoleon for international multi-media game

BBC radio Wales: Links and Programme idents

Recent Acting or Presenting Work

Film: MUSE Written and Directed by Massimo Salvato - Monty Jones

TV: BBC1: Merlin episode 7 - Bandit

TV: Franchise News 24: Outside Broadcast Presenter

Film: Doormen. Written & directed by Ray Cole Role: Announcer

Film: The Libertine starring Johnny Depp and John Malkovich Role: Lord and Brothel owner

TV: BBC 4: Protagonist in reconstruction for news documentary

Recent Audio & Visual Media Production

Various Clients: Multimedia email showreels - production of professional showreels for companies and individuals

Wales Co-operative Centre/Wisekids: Filming and editing of podcast segments for online social enterprise training production

Film: Short film and interview of acclaimed international guitarists and composers Dylan Fowler and Konarek Reddy for podcast

Film: Short film and interview of new choral piece for 3 choirs and Orchestra "Strands in the Web of Life" by Gillian Stevens

Casting Information

Location: London & S.E.Wales

Height:
5'11" (180cm)

Weight: 12st. 7lb. (79kg)

Playing Age: 36 - 50 years

Role Types: White

Eye Colour: Blue/Grey

Hair Colour: Light/Mid Brown

Hair Length:Mid Length

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Skills

Music: Alto*, Ballad*, Blues*, Cabaret, Folk, Jazz, Rock Singer
(* = highly skilled)

Performance: Audio Media Producer, Host/Compere, DJ, Master of Ceremonies, Interviewer, Composer, Singer, Guitarist, Actor, Radio & TV Presenter, Voice Over Artist

Sports: Sailing, Shooting, Skiing, Snooker/ Pool, Riding, Swimming*
(* = highly skilled)

Vehicle Licences: Car

Other Skills: Composer, Computer Literate, Improvisation, Life Saving, Painting, Design, Audio & Visual Media Producer, E

Voice Profile

Age Range: 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s

Styles: Medium, versatile, natural, confident, authoritative, announcer / Voice Of God, soft sell, warm, sexy, smooth / rich, chocolaty, funny, dry, sophisticated, posh / aristo, cool, hip / trendy

Accents (International): Australian, French, German, Indian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Patois, RP, Russian, South African, West-Indian

Accents (UK):
Birmingham, Cockney, Dublin, Essex, Irish, London, Northern England, Northern Irish, Northern Working Class, RP, South London, Southern England, Welsh

Accents (US): Californian, General American, Midwest Farm & Ranch, Southern American, Upper-Class Massachusetts

Languages Spoken: English

Native accent: English

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Media Specialism: Audiobooks,Cartoons,CDRom,Commercials, ComputerGames,Corporate,Documentary, Dubbing, In-car Navigation, Jingles, Lip Synch / ADR, Multimedia, Narration, Newsreader, Podcasts, Telephony systems

Booking Information

Please feel free to contact me to discuss your project requirements, my rates, terms & conditions etc – isdn services and facilities are available and I have access to a range of professional production environments or I can travel to any production location as required. I operate from bases in London and S.E.Wales. I check my messages and emails regularly and respond ASAP. Some delays in responding may occur if I am working overseas but generally I am easy to reach by mobile phone – txt – or email.

Tel: 07932 173182   
Email: jules@julesmedia.biz

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Background

2004 - present

AV Media Producer, Presenter, Actor and Voiceover Artist

2004 - 2006

Creative Industries Mentor for S.E. Wales.
Please see www.cultural-enterprise.com

2007 - present

Welsh Assembly Dynamo Role Model for Enterprise

2002 - 2003

Creative Director: See the Light Limited. One year project.
R&D, production and promotion of experimental large-scale 360 digital surround sound and 3D visual entertainment environment.

1997 - 2002

Artist Manager
Creative and commercial development of an African-American singer, writer and voice-over artist, overseeing three hit Dance singles, three Europe-wide MTV performances, touring and personal appearances in the UK and Europe, including a successful West End theatre debut.

1994 - Present

Creative Enterprise Consulting - Freelance Lecturer and accredited Counsellor in Making & Marketing Music and Creative Enterprise development.

Principal clients:

Thames Valley, Brunel and City Universities – Lecturer and Course Tutor
Kingsway College – Consultant
Training and Enterprise Councils – Training Provider
Camden Mix – Music Forums Producer and Presenter
Haringey Arts Council – Lecturer and Course Tutor
Hackney Music Development Trust – Lecturer & Forum Presenter
The Midlands Music Mix – Consultant. Keynote Speaker & Forum Presenter
The Musicians’ Union – National Seminar Tour
Virgin Records, Polygram Group, EMI Records – H R Consultant
East West Records – A&R Consultant
Plus independent counselling and consultancy services to established and developing Creative businesses.
Media appearances and coverage as a Creative Industries Commentator
London Weekend Television, UKStyle, Sky News, Radio 5 Live, Greater London radio, Talkback Radio, Evening Standard, Time Out, M Magazine, Music and Training-related publications.

1989 - 1994

Chairman: Music Business Training Limited
Evolved music advisory services into enterprise and vocational training courses and delivered seminars on music industry research, creative development and marketing strategies, providing business counselling services and career advice to over 5,000 clients. Produced events to showcase new talent, ran weekly club nights, created newsletter to assist information flow, opportunity and interaction.

Involved in the production and performance of large and small-scale events to raise money and awareness of cultural, humanitarian and environmental issues.

1983 - 1989

Designer: Creative Enterprise Centre

The concept provided a combination of showcase and post-production facilities, office accommodation and a range of centralised advisory and administrative services.

Set up a music business advisory clinic in London, whilst owning and running a home delivery video rental business. Attended fast track business training course run by the London Enterprise Agency. Set up and raised finance for the development of artist management, audio production, record promotion, record label and independent radio production businesses.

Assisted in the creation of The Clink Prison exhibition in London.

1980 - 1983

Partner: SSE Management and Production

Artist management business. Attended international music business trade fair in Cannes, learnt about and worked in record manufacturing and distribution in London, radio production with the British Forces Broadcasting Service in Germany, tour management and production in Germany and Northern Ireland.

1979 - 1980

Manager: The London Dungeon

Exhibition/tourist attraction. Day to day operations, historical research and development of exhibition content. Human Resources. Health and safety. Promotion and marketing. Liaison. New business. Left to start own business.

Education


1975 - 1978

Diploma Art & Design. Maidstone College of Art

Studied typography, printing, photography, audio-visual and multimedia production, graphic design and illustration.  Organised college music events. Performed as singer/songwriter, started managing bands and developing local gig circuit. Learnt about basic audio production, promotion and marketing.

1972 - 1975

Cranbrook Grammar School, Kent

GCE ‘O’ Level

English, Geography, Art, Technical Drawing

GCE ‘A’ Level

Art

1964 - 1972

Primary education in the Far East.  Preparatory school in Kent.

Bronze, Silver, Gold and Honours Personal Survival.

Bronze Medallion Lifesaving. Dinghy Sailing Helmsman.

Personal

Nationality

British

Date of Birth

12.05.1959

Health

Excellent

Skills

Motivational Speaker. Good Interpersonal, Planning, Presentation and Communication skills.
Happy to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
Computer literate – Word, Powerpoint, Photodraw, Excel, Works, Outlook.
Creative development, Project management and Production skills.

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Professional Links

Voice 123 Link - http://julesmalloryskinner.voice123.com

Jules is a Creative Industries Mentor - www.c-e-c.co.uk

Jules MySpace link - www.myspace.com/jms101

New Faces Link- http://www.newfacestalent.co.uk/clients.php?n=Jules+Mallory+&i=90

Voicefinder link www.voicefinder.biz/?page=casting_room&subpage=details&id=406

Spotlight link http://www.spotlight.com/interactive/cv/1978-9051-5463

Voices Pro link http://uk.voicespro.com

Voices.com http://julesmediabiz.voices.com/

Website Design www.webber-design.com

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