Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Custom
Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Brence Stephen

Birmingham,West Midlands

Summary

Dynamic and resourceful with expertise in graphic design, multimedia product promotion, and marketing campaigns. Focused and adaptable through different kinds of environments. Punctual and result-focused when push comes to shove.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Campaign Manager and Producer

B!RTHDAY
Finland
01.2023 - 02.2025
  • Main producer and Songwriter for the bands
  • Main manager of funds and financial campaign assets
  • Artist Liaison and people resource management
  • Live performance personnel

Musician

Self-employed
01.2014 - 02.2025
  • Drummer in the bands 'The Panes' and 'Uncle Abe'
  • Performed at the Emergenza Festival
  • I worked as a house musician every Sunday for six years in church and working in a band
  • Worked as a freelance musician in various church services, weddings and other similar performances
  • Collaborated with artists and music engineers to create music that matched their artistic vision
  • Developed innovative productions that caught the attention of Finland's new upcoming musician competition, Basso Nosti
  • Recorded and created a production that was played on BBC Introducing radio

Chef (pizza and salads)

Skiffer
Finland
01.2022 - 10.2024
  • Preparing various pizza dishes for customers along with promotional offers
  • Occasional bartender when the bar needed help
  • Cleaning the kitchen and food and ingredient prep for the next day
  • Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen, contributing to a hygienic work environment.
  • Specialised in creating traditional Italian-style pizzas that were praised by patrons for their authentic taste.

Chef de Partie

Box Brindley Place
UK
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Cooking meat products
  • Food and ingredient preparation for the next day
  • Cleaning countertops and kitchen
  • Assisted the head chef in delivering quality dishes within tight deadlines.
  • Assisted the head chef in delivering quality dishes within tight deadlines.
  • Collaborated with other chefs for special events and banquets.
  • Adhered strictly to food hygiene regulations, ensuring safe preparation at all times.

Artist Liaison

Swingamajig
UK
06.2022 - 06.2022
  • Connecting artists to their designated seats
  • Bartender in the alcohol lounge throughout the concert
  • Artist gate guard and traffic controller
  • Cleaner for the stage and any remaining trash after the party
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Chef (sushi)

Arvo Kokkonen
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Sushi snack box manufacturing
  • Packaging of ready meals for supermarkets
  • Cleaning of work surfaces and floors
  • Logistics of packaged products and the area codes to where they go

Chef (vegan)

Just Vege
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Preparing vegan middle-eastern-inspired cuisine
  • Ordering supplies for the store
  • Unloading cargo
  • Warehouse management
  • Cashier work
  • Collaborated closely with suppliers, secured fresh ingredients daily.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for enhanced efficiency.

Audio Engineer

IFCHRIST
Helsinki
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Mixed audio from multiple sources in real time, resulting in a live performance that receives positive reviews
  • Enhances the worship experience by increasing clarity for a variety of preachers and worshippers through practice and audio mixing
  • Utilised latest audio engineering technology to produce state-of-the-art sounds for music albums.
  • Assisted musicians during recording sessions, facilitated smooth work flow in studio environment.

Education

A-Levels -

Ressu IB High School
Finland

GCSEs - Primary School

Ressun Comprehensive School
Finland

Bachelor of Arts - Music Production and Music Business

BIMM Birmingham University
Birmingham

Skills

  • Sauces preparation
  • Efficient delegation
  • Sous-Chef assistance
  • Cold food preparation
  • Special dietary cooking
  • Graphic designing
  • Multimedia product promotion
  • Schedule management
  • Resourcefulness
  • Marketing
  • Creativity and innovation

Languages

English
Native
Finnish
Advanced
French
Upper intermediate
Swahili
Native
Luo
Native

Custom

  • BIMM Birmingham University, Birmingham, UK
  • Ressu IB High School, Helsinki, Finland
  • Ressun Comprehensive School, Helsinki, Finland

Certification

  • Reserve in the Finnish Army
  • Hygiene test proficiency
  • EU Driving licence

Affiliations

  • Engage in team sports such as Football and Basketball.
  • Weekly gym sessions for health reasons

Accomplishments

  • Performed at Commonwealth games in Birmingham as an artist in 2021

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chef de Partie

Box Brindley Place
03.2023 - 06.2023

Campaign Manager and Producer

B!RTHDAY
01.2023 - 02.2025

Artist Liaison

Swingamajig
06.2022 - 06.2022

Chef (pizza and salads)

Skiffer
01.2022 - 10.2024

Chef (sushi)

Arvo Kokkonen
01.2018 - 01.2019

Chef (vegan)

Just Vege
01.2017 - 12.2017

Musician

Self-employed
01.2014 - 02.2025

Audio Engineer

IFCHRIST
01.2014 - 12.2014

A-Levels -

Ressu IB High School

GCSEs - Primary School

Ressun Comprehensive School

Bachelor of Arts - Music Production and Music Business

BIMM Birmingham University

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