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Alistair Ainslie

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
03.2004 - Current

Working as a broadcaster and commentator, primarily horse racing

Broadcaster

Interactive Media Services
Leeds, West Yorkshire
03.1995 - 03.2005

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
09.1990 - 03.1995


  • 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
09.2014 - 07.2021

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
09.2014 - 07.2021

Self Employed Sports Broadcaster

freelance
03.2004 - Current

Broadcaster

Interactive Media Services
03.1995 - 03.2005

Signalmen

Network Rail
09.1990 - 03.1995
Alistair Ainslie