Calvin Johnson
Scunthorpe
Summary
A highly skilled professional known for remaining calm under pressure and possessing exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. Demonstrates a strong ability to navigate complex challenges with poise and clarity, ensuring effective outcomes. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive success in future endeavours.
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Cover Co-ordinator/Communications lead
Melior Community Academy
Scunthorpe
2020.04 - 2026.07
- The organisation and management of external cover staff.
- Organisation and management of cover related timetables.
- Management of the budget for staffing requirements.
- The delivery of cover work to classes.
- Management of Academy social media and website traffic.
- Creation and distribution of Academy related communications and marketing.
Teacher of English
Ash Hill Academy
Doncaster
2019.01 - 2020.03
Sales Advisor
BT
Doncaster
2018.08 - 2018.12
- Promote and provide products and services to new and existing BT customers.
- Achieve sales/performance targets and provide excellent customer experience.
- A proven ability to question customers to close sales deals, maximise revenue.
- Duties
BT.com Digital tester
BT
Doncaster
2018.05 - 2018.08
- The continual testing of new propositions for the BT.com platform to ensure accurate information is presented to our customers.
- The continual testing of customer facing order journeys for BT.com platform to ensure that customers are presented with a quality web platform for their use.
- Continual monitoring of the presentation quality (and accuracy of information) on BT.com to ensure it consistently meets the desired standard of a leading organisation within its field.
- Secondment
University Lecturer
University Centre
Doncaster
2011.01 - 2013.01
- Design of content for BA (Hons) Moving Image course (theory and practical).
- Delivery of course content, which covered both theoretical subjects, and the entire Production process ensuring a high-quality finished product to assigned timescales.
- Assessment of student work at levels 4, 5 and 6 (inc. Dissertation tutor role).
- Assisting the wider team in generation and delivery of work experience opportunities for undergraduates.
- Promote the University and course to a wider marketplace through the creation of impactful video and media output for use on a variety of platforms.
- Responsibilities
Curriculum Delivery (Media)
South City Learning Centre
Doncaster
2008.01 - 2011.01
- Design and delivery of Media and creative workshops to educational groups from across Doncaster.
- Management and operation of digital TV Studio.
- Management & motivation of people to deliver marketing campaigns and projects.
- Consultative role for educational centres across South Yorkshire regarding BTEC Media delivery.
- Project management role (e.g. e-Learning, School TV project, TV Studio design, installation and delivery).
- Liaison with Marketing Companies to ensure effectiveness and maximum impact of materials for promotion of Centre services.
- Delivery of events utilising 21st Century technologies and platforms (e.g. YouTube, UStream, TwitterCam, LinkedIn).
- Production of high quality and creative Video projects for clients (both corporate and educational), from conceptualisation to delivery. This involved understanding the message and requirements of the client, and transforming this information into a concise, compelling and appropriate professional quality product to meet their needs and standards.
- Responsibilities
College Lecturer
RCAT
Rotherham
2005.01 - 2008.01
- Designing courses from a wide range of texts to ensure that it is appropriate for the level of students.
- The delivery of content for Level 2 and 3 BTEC Media courses (theory and practical).
- Assessment of student work, and on-going provision of support to ensure that students maximise their potential.
- Promotion of the College and courses to a wider marketplace, through event management and media production projects.
- Responsibilities
Audio-Visual (AV) Developer
BT
Doncaster
1997.01 - 2005.01
- Team leader for National AV Communications team (Contact Centre division).
- Management of Communications systems to ensure timely and effective delivery of information to all Contact Centres within the division.
- Creative Media Production work for division (e.g. Video Production, Photography, presentation creation etc.) utilising software packages such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign.
- Focussed and diligent monitoring of team output for accuracy and impact of message.
- Management of AV technologies across the division.
- Project management for company initiatives (e.g. design, delivery and installation of Nationwide “TV Station”).
- Event design and management, delivered on time and within budget.
- Liaison with stakeholders at all levels to ensure efficient performance of team.
- Management of information databases to ensure relevance and accuracy of Communications output.
- Responsibilities
Education
PGCE - Further Education (Units 1 to 4)
University of Hull
2012.01 - 2013.01
Masters Degree - Media Production
University of Lincoln
2009.01 - 2011.01
Principles of Project Management
Dearne Valley College
2011.01 - 2011.01
City & Guilds 7407 - Adult Education
W.E.A
2003.01 - 2004.01
BA (Hons) - Media Production
University of Lincolnshire & Humberside
1994.01 - 1997.01
A-levels - English Lit/Lang, Business Studies, Media Studies
Doncaster College
1993.01 - 1994.01
GCSE - Mathematics
Don Valley High School
1986.01 - 1989.01
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
References
References are available on request.
Hobbies & Interests
I have a passion for cinema and all aspects of the media. I enjoy music, reading and sports, especially golf. My MA film was shown at the Cannes International Film festival in 2012.
Timeline
Cover Co-ordinator/Communications lead
Melior Community Academy
2020.04 - 2026.07
Teacher of English
Ash Hill Academy
2019.01 - 2020.03
Sales Advisor
BT
2018.08 - 2018.12
BT.com Digital tester
BT
2018.05 - 2018.08
PGCE - Further Education (Units 1 to 4)
University of Hull
2012.01 - 2013.01
Principles of Project Management
Dearne Valley College
2011.01 - 2011.01
University Lecturer
University Centre
2011.01 - 2013.01
Masters Degree - Media Production
University of Lincoln
2009.01 - 2011.01
Curriculum Delivery (Media)
South City Learning Centre
2008.01 - 2011.01
College Lecturer
RCAT
2005.01 - 2008.01
City & Guilds 7407 - Adult Education
W.E.A
2003.01 - 2004.01
Audio-Visual (AV) Developer
BT
1997.01 - 2005.01
BA (Hons) - Media Production
University of Lincolnshire & Humberside
1994.01 - 1997.01
A-levels - English Lit/Lang, Business Studies, Media Studies
Doncaster College
1993.01 - 1994.01
GCSE - Mathematics
Don Valley High School
1986.01 - 1989.01