Callum Smith - Stage Manger & Theatre Technician
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0141-569-4234 | 07854-547-194 | callumsmith1234@yahoo.co.uk

Callum Smith
0141 569 4234
07854 547 194
callumsmith1234@yahoo.co.uk

Education

Starting september 2007 – Master of Arts in Theatre Studies, Film & TV studies and French

1 Advanced Higher
French – B

7 Highers
French - A
Computing Studies - A
Modern Studies - B
English - B
Maths – B
Media Studies (Crash Higher) – A
Drama (Crash Higher) – C (awaiting appeal)

7 Standard Grades
French, English, Maths, Computing Studies, Physics, Chemistry (1) and Art (2)

2 Intermediate 2's –
Hospitality : Practical Cookery - A
Modern Studies – C

School Awards and Accolades
2007 – Award for highest year group marks – Advanced Higher French & Higher Media Studies
Special Award for Citizenship with regards to my 6th year extra curricular activities (See Below)
2005 – Award for Highest year group marks in Standard Grade French (98%)
2004 – Award for Endeavour (For outstanding effort throughout the school year)
2003 – Award for Endeavour (For outstanding effort throughout the school year)

Netherlee Primary School – 1994 - 2001
Williamwood High School – 2001 – 2007

In My 6th Year at Williamwood I was elected Depute Head Boy and was put in charge of “Eco-Schools” This allowed me to make a positive impact on the environmental footprint of our school and has also improved my organisational skills as I was responsible for organising numerous meetings and surveys.

In being a Depute I also took up the roles of First Year Buddy (Advising new members of the school), Peer Tutor (Helping a boy diagnosed with Asbergers syndrome in a French Class), Paired reading (Helping a 2nd year boy with Downs Syndrome) along with assisting at numerous events throughout the year, including tours of the new school building, improving my confidence in speaking to the public.

My extra curricular activities in school were endless, and in my 6th year I was over-run with countless extra events, representing our school and improving my skills in all areas. I was constantly involved in making the most out of my 6th year, helping to organise events such as an “Asian Cultural Evening”, single handedly creating our “Video Yearbook” and attending numerous official functions.

Student Council representative on numerous occasions

Recent Theatrical Work

I have taken part in numerous different theatrical oportunities, from the smallest of studio theatres to Glasgow's largest Venue and the worlds largest arts festival.

I have been trained informally and "On The Job" in both lighting design and operation as well as stage management and sound operation. My preferred Lighting desks are Strand 320, Strand 500, ETC Expression 3 and all Zero 88 boards (Fat Frog, Frog, Bullfrog and Jester) but will normally be able to pick up operation and programming of any lighting desk quickly.

- Assistant Stage Manager - March 2008 –“Jekyll and Hyde, The Musical” - The Orpheus Club – The Kings Theatre, Glasgow.

- Stage Manager / Technician- February 2008 – "The Girl In the Goldfish Bowl” - ST@G – Gilmorehill G12 Studio.

- Technician – December 2007 - Student Theatre at Glasgow (ST@G Nights Festival) “Emzy's Tail” - Gilmorehill G12 mainspace

-Assistant Stage Manager – November 2007 -Harlequin Theatre for Youth – Dick Whittington

- Stage Manager / Followspot Operator – The Drama Zone – “Disney's High School Musical” – Oct 2007

- Technician – C Venues – Edinburgh Festival fringe 2007 – This 6 week long contract included building entire venues from empty rooms and working as a technician for the month long festival on large scale productions such as “Jihad the Musical”, “Out of the Blue”, and several international pieces such as “Tap Ole” and “Choon Hyang”. This voluntary position vastly improved my technical skill and I feel confirmed my dedication to the industry as I was working upwards of 13 hours a day.

-Technician for “A-Live” at Eastwood Theatre, April 2007 (Also Included projection and sound effect design)

-Work Experience at The Tron Theatre Glasgow (2006)

-Stage Manager for my school's production of Chicago (2007)

-ASM for Collusion theatre's production of Discovery in Prague, CZ as part of the acclaimed workshop Europe Theatre Project. For this project I also created numerous videos for use in the performance. (2005)

-ASM and Sound designer for Collusion theatre's production of Discoveries and Dreams in Dresden, Germany as part of the acclaimed workshop Europe Theatre Project. Also created numerous videos for use in the performance. (2006)

-Technical Theatre Training at Eastwood Theatre (2003)

-Event Organiser, Lighting, sound and Video designer for 2 “Battle Of The Bands” events – one to raise money for My Expedition to Vietnam and one for the Asian Tsunami appeal. (2005)

-Numerous Drama Classes and Shows including performances in Macbeth at the Tramway (2005) and Corriolanus by The Royal Shakespeare Company. (2003)

Experience and Skills

-Presenter for weekly School Radio Podcast “Williamwood Radio”. I was a founding member of this group and helped to launch the project which included features in the local press as well as sessions on community radio station “Pulse FM” (2007)

-Full First Aid Certificate and Moving and Handling Training

-Enhanced Disclosure Check certification

-Trained and Experienced in silver restaurant service

-Highly Computer Literate – Including web design skills

-Volunteer First Aider with the British Red Cross Society since 2004 – This includes first aid at events and in times of emergency

-Member of the Scout association for 11 years including several years as a young leader with the local scout group

Last summer I went on a month long educational expedition to Vietnam with the company World Team Challenge Expeditions with several other people my age. During the month we travelled the length and breadth of the country, and each of us took up the role of leader for 2 days. We were constantly challenged for the month in many ways, including a 5 day trek through mountainous areas and the constant problems of trying to co-operate in a team. My expedition truly changed me in many ways, I discovered new skills, challenged myself physically and mentally and made some of the best friends I have ever had. I feel that the trip also vastly improved my teamwork, leadership and money management skills as well as vastly increasing my confidence.

"I feel that I am an outgoing, adventurous and confident person, able to apply myself to any task which I am given. I am very punctual, reliable and I have a relentless work ethic. I feel that my excellent skills in being both a team member and leader together with my determination to succeed in whatever I do make me an ideal candidate for any area of employment."

Past Employment

Head Waiter / Bar staff at the Williamwood Gold Club – 2005 to Present.
Clarkston Road, Glasgow.
Employer – Miss Anne Kenedy – Contact on 0141 637 1783

References (More available On Request)

Mr William G Inglis – Depute Head Teacher – Williamwood High School
Eaglesham Road, Clarkston – 0141 577 2500

Siva Zagel - General Manager, C Venues
5 Alexandra Mansions, Chichele Road, London NW2 3AS - 0845 260 1000

Mr Kieran Gillespie – Artistic Director – Collusion Theatre Co.
131 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G3 6QZ - 0141 332 7001
admin@collusiontheatre.co.uk

Mr Aaron Kotler – Assistant Musical Director – “Jihad the Musical”
aaronkotler@yahoo.com – (646) 573 2491 (New York)

Mr Philip Mosley – Cub Pack Leader - 79th Scout Group
1 The Quadrant, Clarkston, Glasgow – 07803 987 020
philip.moseley@btinternet.com

Contact Details

Callum Smith
0141 569 4234 (Home)
07854 547 194 (Mobile)
callumsmith1234@yahoo.co.uk