Lisa Samantha Morris (also Butler)
Shrewsbury,Shropshire
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in partnership development and digital communication skills. Demonstrates a strong ability to foster strategic partnerships, enhancing brand visibility and engagement. Delivered impactful programmes that developed professional skills of young people, promoting collaboration and leadership within youth organisations. Ambitious to affect change and bring results in new environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Creative Learning Practitioner
Birmingham REP
Market Drayton, Shropshire
2021.09 - Current
- Integrated creative learning strategies, such as games and team-building exercises, resulting in increased classroom engagement.
- Collaborated with teaching team and Birmingham REP coordinators to develop and stage impactful creative projects at Birmingham REP.
- Created engaging drama lesson plans to foster dynamic and inclusive creative learning environments.
- Maintained creative learning atmospheres aligned with school policies to support student engagement and development.
Director/Education Practitioner
Shrewsbury High School
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
2021.09 - Current
- Collaborated with teaching team to develop innovative drama curriculum strategies, enhancing student engagement and providing CPD opportunities for staff.
- Implemented and coordinated cross-partnership working between schools, performance company and heritage organisations through site-specific performance practice
- Implemented creative learning strategies, boosting student engagement.
- Ensured safe working practices across site, adhering to safeguarding frameworks for school and local council.
Director
Shropshire Youth Theatre
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
2012.07 - Current
- Directed multiple performance groups, fostering collaboration and achieving project milestones.
- Coordinated large-scale projects, achieving successful outcomes that aligned with organisational goals.
- Enforced compliance measures, ensuring adherence to industry standards and enhancing operational integrity.
- Facilitated youth membership and adult volunteering opportunities, enhancing youth and leadership capabilities within our organisation.
- Fostered positive work environment, driving increased youth membership and retention rates.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Communication, Screen and Performance
University of Chester
Chester, England 2017.09 - 2026.04
Master of Arts - Theatre, Film and Television Studies
Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth 2010.09 - 2012.07
Skills
- Partnership development
- Digital communication skills
- Brand promotion
- Partnership development
- Experience in using Canva for social media and print promotion
Certification
Chaperone License (Issued by Telford and Wrekin Council)
Accompanying Safeguarding Certificate
First Aider Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Creative Learning Practitioner
Birmingham REP
2021.09 - Current
Director/Education Practitioner
Shrewsbury High School
2021.09 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy - Communication, Screen and Performance
University of Chester
2017.09 - 2026.04
Director
Shropshire Youth Theatre
2012.07 - Current
Master of Arts - Theatre, Film and Television Studies
Aberystwyth University
2010.09 - 2012.07