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George Halligan

Hyde,Greater Manchester

Summary

Dedicated professional with over a decade of passionate work to the music education sector. Demonstrated expertise in both primary and high school teaching, coupled with a successful track record in delivering private one-to-one lessons. Renowned for an attentive and meticulous approach, with a keen eye for fostering creativity. Proven leadership capabilities as a director, adept at guiding small teams and delivering project-based services to diverse individuals and corporate clients. Boasting a well-rounded skill set spanning the realms of music, video, and education.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Music tutor

Audioface
Hyde, Tameside
07.2014 - 01.2020
  • Taught all ages and abilities and adapted teaching methods accordingly
  • Developed my own personal musical skills and knowledge up to a very high standard
  • Grew student-base up to 40+ weekly students
  • Dealt with associated administrative tasks

High school music tutor

Audioface
Hyde, Tameside
09.2016 - 07.2018
  • Taught GCSE music in 3 mainstream high schools
  • Taught music theory, aural skills and practical techniques to new learners.
  • Planned and prepared lessons based on individual students' needs and curricula.
  • Collaborated with students to identify and meet individual students' learning needs and goals.
  • Worked closely with high-school and gained valuable industry skills and knowledge

Videographer & Music Specialist

Audioface
Hyde, Tameside
01.2018 - 04.2022
  • Managed and delivered complex video projects
  • Built skills and knowledge around filming and video editing
  • Had 2 films entered into a music festival
  • Ran a professional music recording studio and built skills and knowledge in this area
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Worked for a number of high-level clients such as Manchester City Council, Bez of The Happy Mondays and corporate businesses

Specialist music educator

Godley Community Primary Academy
Hyde, Tameside
05.2022 - Current
  • Execute same-day video projects to a tight deadline
  • Plan, teach and evaluate classroom lessons in line with the national music curriculum
  • Run a weekly after-school club and coordinate live performances
  • Work within a fast-paced environment overcoming numerous challenges with independence
  • Maintained a high-level professional relationship with school and Headteacher

Business Owner

Audioface (Sole Trader)
Hyde, Tameside
04.2022 - Current
  • Developed critical business skills and industry knowledge
  • Developed critical personal skills to manage a successful business
  • Developed effective time management skills, working to self-assigned deadlines

Director

Lemon Slice
Hyde, Tameside
11.2023 - Current
  • Lead a team of 2 professionals, setting project deadlines and tracking progress
  • Hold regular review and focus sessions to maximise the productivity of the team, giving them opportunities to suggest improvements and give feedback
  • Developed project management skills, both individually and for a team

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Social Media & Digital Marketing

The Skills Co.
Manchester
01.2016 - 01.2017

Skills

  • High-value project management
  • Strategies and goals
  • Business administration
  • Music Theory
  • Individual and group instruction
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Software applications
  • Lesson planning
  • Post-production editing

Timeline

Director

Lemon Slice
11.2023 - Current

Specialist music educator

Godley Community Primary Academy
05.2022 - Current

Business Owner

Audioface (Sole Trader)
04.2022 - Current

Videographer & Music Specialist

Audioface
01.2018 - 04.2022

High school music tutor

Audioface
09.2016 - 07.2018

NVQ Level 3 - Social Media & Digital Marketing

The Skills Co.
01.2016 - 01.2017

Music tutor

Audioface
07.2014 - 01.2020
George Halligan