BRYAN THOMSON
PERSONAL INFORMATION Home Phone (04) 8970515 Cell (027) 2055588
WORK EXPERIENCE (CURRENT) February 2015 – Present Tutor – Whitireia – New Zealand Radio Training School
Key Tasks
Teaching (Diploma & Certificate Level) Voice Creative (Commercial) Writing
Production (Jour5116 Tutor)
Assessment Student Management Subject Development Documentation
October 2013 – Present Self Employed Actor, Writer, Voiceover Artist Commercial Voice for NZME Corporate Voice for The Salvation Army
Various acting roles for (Lost Pilot Films, The Proactors, Picture Films)
Web writer & designer for Interserve
January 2014 – Present Mission Coordinator - The Salvation Army Johnsonville
Key Tasks Programme design Event creation, planning and coordination Advertising
Social media and web site content management
Course organisation, promotion and facilitation Leadership Strategic planning Budgets
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
July 1996 – September 2005 The Radio Network - Wellington
Breakfast show producer (Lindsay Yeo Classic Hits Breakfast) Sports News presenter (Story Subbing) Arrange interviews as required Write, record and produce “As we remember it” (Today in History) Coordinate content Answer calls Arrange prizes/Liaise with Sales team and Promotions
Senior Creative Writer (Promoted Senior 2002) Writing, Recording (production), Voicing Commercials Diagnostic, Marketing, Strategic Planning for client brands Report/Rationale Writing
March 1996 – June 1996 Breakfast Announcer/Programme Director Country FM Ltd – Palmerston North
July 1995 – February 1996 Station Manager The Rock FM – Wellington
March 1994 – June 1995 Station Manager/Breakfast Announcer Peak FM – Ohakune
October 1991 – February 1994 Promotions Assistant/Announcer MORE FM Wellington
1988 – 1989 2ZB Wellington (Radio New Zealand) Weather reporter 6am – 8.30am . Presentation of live weather reports
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
January 2009 – October 2013 Envoy – The Salvation Army Key Tasks Leadership, Management, Communications Strategic Planning Promotion design & Project Management Team Management & Team Building Health and Safety Budgets Pastoral Care Public Speaking (Preaching)
September 2005 – November 2008 Spiritual Growth Director Salvation Army Johnsonville
Work Prior to 1991 Legal Clerk – Perry Castle Recreation Assistant – IHC Wairarapa Cashier – Elders Pastoral Ministerial Assistant – (Parliament, Office of Helen Clark)
STRENGTHS
Gallup Strengths Finder 2012 Strategic Empathy Maximizer Communication Consistency
AWARDS RECEIVED Best Campaign For a Client – NZ Radio Awards 2002
Best New Broadcaster – NZ Radio Awards 1993
Best Individual Drama Performance (Rathkeale College 1986)
Academic Achievement (Rathkeale College 1985)
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Courses Completed 2006 Rob Harley Media Communications Interpreting the Bible for Ministry BCM (A-) Preaching BCM (A)
NZIM Courses Completed 2000 - 2005 Emotional Intelligence @ Work Creativity and Innovation Presentation Skills Strategic Thinking Tools Negotiation Skills Planning, Problem Solving and Decision Making Developing Influencing and Motivation Skills Leadership, Motivation and Team Building Interpersonal Communication Skills
Certificate in Radio Broadcasting - Christchurch Polytech (1990 – 1991) Voice/Creative major
Bachelor of Arts (1987 – 1989) English Literature
Rathkeale College (1982 – 1986) B Bursary, UE, Higher School Certificate, School Certificate
REFEREES
Christine Sinclair-Smith Business Administrator The Salvation Army Johnsonville Home (04) 478 2046 Cell: (027) 578 2046
Jono Manks Manager - NZRTS Whitireia Polytech Business: (04) 237 3100 Cell: (027) 554 6269