SCREEN SKILLS TRAINEE FINDER 2024-25

I am a proficient barber and hairdresser who started in the industry straight from school. Gaining my qualifications in 2014 I concentrated mainly in barbering over the years. I am confident in all aspects of the commercial hair industry - including skin fades, creative and Afro hair. Colouring, shaving and facial hair cutting/styling, hair extensions, hair up and braiding. I have experience working in theatre handling wigs and have knowledge on application, removal, cleaning and simple dressing. I am also confident in making hand knotted facial postiche pieces. I have my level 3 barbering and level 3 hairdressing and plan on taking a period wig course soon (bursary dependant). I have sold my 2 successful barbershops to dedicate myself full time to the screen industry. I am actively looking for work as a HMU Trainee hoping to learn as much as possible, Assist my team, work hard and meet like minded passionate individuals.

1. Barber & Hairstylist

   Sweeny & Freelance · Mar 2022 - Present

2. Hair & Wig assistant

   Standing at the Skys edge - Sheffield Crucible · Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

   Unpaid shadowing. Learnt - Wig blocking, Lace cleaning, Correct way of hair wrapping, wig cap application and application/securing of wigs on different hair textures. Application & removal of facial postiche. Applying sweat and facial dirt.

3. Owner/Barber

   Shaws Barbers & Heritage Barber Co · Jan 2016 - Feb 2023

4. Barber

   Jamie Johnson FC - CBBC · Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

   Paid position - I worked on the young actors doing skin fades on Afro hair and longer boys scissor cuts. I also helped with set bags and brought what was needed to the HMH designer (Jess Richardson) and learnt how to create faux tears. I assisted where I could washing brushes and making tea - i also learnt a bit about on set terminology and dos & donts.

5. Hair & Wig Assistant

   Elf the musical - Sheffield Lyceum theatre · Nov 2021 - Nov 2021

6. Barber

   Sweeny · Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

7. Apprentice Barber

   Gents Division · Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

8. Various Bar work

   Sheffield · Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

9. Apprentice Hairdresser

   Conrad Blandford · Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

1. Getting into the screen industries

   ScreenSkills Learning Series · Jan 2024 - Present

   ScreenSkills Funded

2. Private Tuition Complete Bridal Hair Course

   Hannah Taylor Education · May 2023 - Present

3. Work well series

   ScreenSkills Learning Series · Feb 2024 - Feb 2025

   ScreenSkills Funded

4. Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

   ScreenSkills Test · Feb 2024

   ScreenSkills Funded

5. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

   ScreenSkills Test · Feb 2024

   ScreenSkills Funded

6. Lighting for all skin tones

   ScreenSkills Test · Jan 2024

   ScreenSkills Funded

7. Introduction to mental health awareness at work

   ScreenSkills Learning · Feb 2024

   ScreenSkills Funded

8. Tackling harassment and bullying at work

   ScreenSkills Learning · Feb 2024

   ScreenSkills Funded

9. Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

   ScreenSkills Learning · Feb 2024

   ScreenSkills Funded

10. Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Jan 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

11. How to perform well in a screen industries interview

    ScreenSkills Learning · Jan 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

12. How to apply for work in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Jan 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

13. How to find work in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Jan 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

14. How to identify the right role for you in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Jan 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

15. Introduction to working in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Jan 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

16. Meet the BBC Studios Drama team

    ScreenSkills · Jul 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

17. HETV Skills Fund Spotlight Series - Masterclasses for the Hair and Make Up department

    Mission Accomplished · Apr 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

18. NVQ Level 3 in Barbering Barbering

    London School of Barbering · Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

19. NVQ level 3 in Hairdressing Hairdressing

    Rjl Education · Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

20. Private Tuition Afro & Curly Hair Styling Course

    Michelle Garande · Mar 2021 - Mar 2021

21. Private Tuition Facial Hair Waxing

    Amoxin Academy · May 2021 - May 2021

22. Private Tuition Micro ring, Nano ring & Tape in Hair Extensions

    Arkitect Academy · Sep 2021 - Sep 2021

23. Private Tuition Wig Making

    Pinewood studios · Nov 2018 - Nov 2018

24. NVQ Level 2 in Barbering Barbering

    STL apprentiships, Sheffield · Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

25. Level 2 Hairdressing Hairdressing

    W Academy, Sheffield · Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

• Risk Management of Productions

  Production Safety Passport · First Option Safety Group
  Issued 12 May 2024 · Expires 12 May 2029

• Work well series

  ScreenSkills Learning Series
  Issued 7 Feb 2024 · Expires 6 Feb 2025

• Introduction to mental health awareness at work

  Screenskills Learning
  Issued 7 Feb 2024

• Tackling harassment and bullying at work

  Screenskills Learning
  Issued 6 Feb 2024

• Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

  Screenskills Learning
  Issued 6 Feb 2024

• Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

  ScreenSkills Test
  Issued 6 Feb 2024 · Expires 6 Feb 2026

• Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries

  Screenskills Learning
  Issued 26 Jan 2024

• Getting into the screen industries

  ScreenSkills Learning Series
  Issued 25 Jan 2024

• Lighting for all skin tones

  ScreenSkills Test
  Issued 25 Jan 2024