Luke Ward
London,United Kingdom
Summary
I am a dedicated individual with a strong work ethic who contributes meaningfully to a team. I bring a positive impact to the workplaces around me and do so using the skills I have harnessed through experience in public speaking and jobs requiring effective communication and high pressure performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Volunteer Usher
The New Black Film Collective Festival
London, Greater London
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Worked as a volunteer usher during the TNBTC's Film Festival for 6-8 hour shifts.
- Directed audience members to their seats to ensure smooth transitions between performances.
- Conducted thorough checks of the auditorium post-performance, maintained orderliness.
- Maintained theatre cleanliness standards by regularly sweeping and mopping floors.
Actor
Oxford University Press
12.2023 - Current
- Actor in educational videos for Oxford University Press as part of their international English teaching curriculum
- Shoots in a formal production studio in OUP’s headquarters
- Twice returned for new projects. Commitment ongoing
Assistant Coach
Raynes Park Residents Lawn Tennis Club
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Coaching 4 to 10 year olds for 3 sessions a week
- Led drills and practices by myself
Actor
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Played a leading role in theatre production ‘When It Rains’ by Natasha Brotherdale-Smith
- Performed at Lime Studio, Greenside, from August 4-12, 2023
- Reviewed by various magazines including The Scotsman (3/5) and Wee Review Magazine (4/5), which highlighted my performance
Actor
Cambridge University Press
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Actor in educational videos for Cambridge University Press as part of their international English curriculums
- Formal production studio in London for two shooting days
Education
High School Diploma -
Whitgift School
04.2001 -
International Baccalaureate Diploma
04.2001 -
Skills
- Effective communication
- Collaborative leadership
- Creative thinker
- Calm under pressure
- Public speaking
- Multilingual
Languages
English
Native
Brazilian Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish
Advanced
Writing
3 times Highly Commended in New Views National Theatre Playwright Competition
- A play titled ‘Where Do We Go?', 2024
- A play titled ‘Revival’, 2023
- A play titled ‘Hell Bound’, 2022
Timeline
Volunteer Usher
The New Black Film Collective Festival
03.2025 - 03.2025
Actor
Oxford University Press
12.2023 - Current
Actor
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
08.2023 - 08.2023
Actor
Cambridge University Press
05.2023 - 05.2023
Assistant Coach
Raynes Park Residents Lawn Tennis Club
09.2022 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Whitgift School
04.2001 -
International Baccalaureate Diploma
04.2001 -
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