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Max Whitaker

Max Whitaker

Hockley

Summary

Dynamic Musician skilled in both studio work and live events. Versed in curating event set lists to include popular trends and covers. Delivers top-quality instrumental performances across diverse genres.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Musician

P&O Cruises
At Sea
07.2022 - Current
  • On drums, for onboard party band, jazz trio, orchestra & various cabaret acts.
  • Strong sight-reader & comfortable learnings songs by ear.
  • Comfortable with playing to click, track & IEMS.
  • Led bands where required - Triggering tracks to start & providing feedback to other musicians.
  • Acquired new performance skills to broaden and diversify live music act.
  • Handled business accounts, distribution of recordings and other administrative activities.

Drum Tutor

Self Employed
Peripatetic
01.2019 - Current
  • Evaluated student progress and provided constructive feedback for performances, exams and auditions.
  • Mentored struggling students by creating individualised solutions suited to specific needs.
  • Tailored curriculum to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
  • Set personalised targets for pupils, communicating progress through regular parent correspondence.

Managing director

Maximus Sterling Limited
London
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Whole of Market Mortgage and protection adviser building positive relationships with clients to find the best mortgage & protection solutions for their requirements.
  • Maintained smooth operations through careful management of office workflow and administrative processes.
  • Supervised budgets and timelines, ensuring progress met project scope targets.
  • Provided customers with outstanding service, extending relationships for future business opportunities.

Mortgage Broker

Coreco Partners LLP
London
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Employed Mortgage Broker - See above.

Locum Dispensing Consultant

Specsavers Opticians
09.2014 - 09.2016
  • Dispensing prescription glasses to clients
  • Training and supporting new members of staff
  • Provided thorough glasses and contact lens fitting and aftercare service with outstanding levels of customer care.

Education

Certificate in Mortgage & Protection Advice - Financial Advice

London Institute of Banking and Finance
London
04.2001 -

Certificate of Higher Education - Music

Academy of Contemporary Music
Guildford, Surrey
09.2016 - 07.2017

A-Levels - Music Technology

Palmer's College
Grays, Thurrock
09.2014 - 07.2016

GCSEs - Various

William Edwards Academy
Grays, Thurrock
2014

Skills

  • Music production
  • Drums Grade 8
  • Improvisation
  • Studio recording
  • Sight reading
  • System Skills: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Apple Mac, Ableton, Cubase

Additional Information

  • Feb 2015 Trinity Grade 8 Drum Kit, Distinction

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Musician

P&O Cruises
07.2022 - Current

Managing director

Maximus Sterling Limited
01.2021 - 07.2022

Drum Tutor

Self Employed
01.2019 - Current

Mortgage Broker

Coreco Partners LLP
01.2018 - 01.2021

Certificate of Higher Education - Music

Academy of Contemporary Music
09.2016 - 07.2017

A-Levels - Music Technology

Palmer's College
09.2014 - 07.2016

Locum Dispensing Consultant

Specsavers Opticians
09.2014 - 09.2016

Certificate in Mortgage & Protection Advice - Financial Advice

London Institute of Banking and Finance
04.2001 -

GCSEs - Various

William Edwards Academy
Max Whitaker