Henry Hawkins
Newcastle-under-Lyme,Staffordshire
Summary
A highly adaptable and reliable professional with strong communication skills and technical proficiency. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and remains calm under pressure, ensuring effective teamwork and independent learning. Committed to leveraging numerical proficiency and systems knowledge to drive organisational success while continuously seeking opportunities for growth as a quick learner.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Session Guitarist (Function Bands)
Professional Musician
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
2024.01 - 2026.02
- Assisted in learning 30 song setlists quickly for performances with limited rehearsal time.
- Supported sound design by developing and testing custom guitar patches to enhance audio quality.
- Adapted to high-pressure live environments by ensuring reliable performance during weddings and corporate events.
- Finalist in the Green King Untapped competition.
Warehouse operator
TJX Processing Centre
Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire
2021.01 - 2026.02
- Assisted in accuracy checks and reconciliation of reports.
- Supported ILPN manufacturing operations and ensured safety compliance through first-aid training.
- Operated stacker, pedestrian forklift, and forklift equipment effectively.
- Helped train new staff members on technical processes and safety protocols to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Participated in career pathways to gain insights into business functions and improve leadership skills.
- Developed skills across five departments.
Freelance Audio Engineer
Self-Employed
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
2014.01 - 2026.02
- Assisted in managing production for voice-over projects including recording, editing, and delivering to clients.
- Supported voice-over artists with technical requirements to ensure quality output.
- Troubleshot digital audio issues in real-time to maintain production flow.
Delivery driver
Evri (Hermes)
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Achieved seamless management of high-volume delivery routes in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire through enhanced local geographical knowledge.
- Resolved on-site delivery challenges, ensuring time-sensitive schedules were consistently met.
- Demonstrated exceptional self-management by autonomously completing daily targets with no supervision.
Audio Engineer
Cross Rhythms Radio
Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire
2018.01 - 2020.01
- Managed live radio production and scheduling of music to enhance broadcast quality.
- Oversaw editing of weekly shows, including idents and adverts, ensuring seamless integration for live broadcasts.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards in audio engineering, enhancing professional credibility.
Education
IT specialisation course - IT
Google
2025.12 - 2026.02
Diploma - Sound Engineering and Design
University of Bolton (SSR - School of Sound Recording)
Manchester 2014.09 - 2016.09
A-Levels - Mathematics, Physics, Design and Technology
Newcastle-under-Lyme School
Newcastle-under-LymeGCSE's - Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, D&T, English Literature, English Language, Geography, French
Newcastle-Under-Lyme School
Newcastle-Under-LymeSkills
- Reliability
- Communication skills
- Technical proficiency
- Numerical proficiency
- Systems knowledge
- Adaptability
- Independent learning
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
- Quick learner
- Teamwork
Interests
- Music, I love to continually improve my technical abilities on the guitar as well as learning and understanding music theory. I like to read up on new guitar technologies such as amp modelers and new gear. I’ve also worked with various digital audio workstations such as Pro Tools, Ableton, Cubase and Logic learning techniques in audio production and creation. I use this knowledge to help record and create music.
- Outdoor activities, I enjoy taking hikes in locations such as the Lake District and enjoying the peace and quiet of nature. I also enjoy playing 5-a-side football with friends and love to scuba dive when I get the chance! I live an active life attending the gym and going for runs.
Affiliations
- songwriting
- reading
- Hiking
Timeline
IT specialisation course - IT
Google
2025.12 - 2026.02
Session Guitarist (Function Bands)
Professional Musician
2024.01 - 2026.02
Warehouse operator
TJX Processing Centre
2021.01 - 2026.02
Delivery driver
Evri (Hermes)
2020.01 - 2021.01
Audio Engineer
Cross Rhythms Radio
2018.01 - 2020.01
Diploma - Sound Engineering and Design
University of Bolton (SSR - School of Sound Recording)
2014.09 - 2016.09
Freelance Audio Engineer
Self-Employed
2014.01 - 2026.02
GCSE's - Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, D&T, English Literature, English Language, Geography, French
Newcastle-Under-Lyme School
A-Levels - Mathematics, Physics, Design and Technology
Newcastle-under-Lyme School