Alistair Ainslie
Boroughbridge,York
Summary
Having completed 5 years of employment as a signalman, with a good disciplinary record I left to pursue a career in sports broadcasting and journalism.
During the first lockdown I made enquiries about becoming an emergency signalman, but after a time work returned and the opportunity was not taken.
However, since covid there are less opportunities in my current industry and I seek stable employment in an industry I have previously worked for and feel sure I could do again. After 30 years away, I have no doubt there are many changes, but the skills required now will not be too different than to that which I have done in the past.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Self Employed Sports Broadcaster
freelance
United Kingdom
2004.03 - Current
Working as a broadcaster and commentator, primarily horse racing
Broadcaster
Interactive Media Services
Leeds, West Yorkshire
1995.03 - 2005.03
Worked as a broadcaster and sports commentator, initially on premium rate telephone service, then doing audio and written work for Teamtalk.com, and subsequently as a broadcaster/reporter for the radio station Atlantic 252
Signalmen
Network Rail
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
1990.09 - 1995.03
- Operated signals to control railway traffic movement.
- Initially resident signaller at Cattal, progressing to relief signalller, Harrogate.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Creative Writing
The Open University
Milton Keynes 2014.09 - 2021.07
Skills
- Track regulations
- Signalling equipment
- Reporting requirements
- Equipment operation
- Equipment monitoring
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Creative Writing
The Open University
2014.09 - 2021.07
Self Employed Sports Broadcaster
freelance
2004.03 - Current
Broadcaster
Interactive Media Services
1995.03 - 2005.03
Signalmen
Network Rail
1990.09 - 1995.03