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Maximillian Hooper

Maximillian Hooper

South Croydon,Surrey

Summary

Dynamic and adaptable professional with a diverse skill base, excelling in communication, time management, and team orientation. Demonstrates confidence in public speaking and effective behaviour management. Enthusiastic and positive with proven team management capabilities. Punctual and committed to achieving organisational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

External Teacher | Acting for Screen

Woldingham School
Woldingham, Surrey
09.2019 - Current
  • Set fun activities to practice creating their own short film with the basic learnt camera angles
  • Teach the basics of film making
  • Encouraged creative thinking with improvisation exercises, fostering individual artistic expression.
  • Implemented drama-based activities for improved public speaking and presentation skills in students.
  • Manage classes of 20 pupils
  • Teach year 7 to Sixth Form

Company director

Hoopstar Theatrical
South Croydon, Surrey
08.2023 - Current
  • Help produce and manage successful theatrical experiences and events throughout their calendar year
  • Cast and manage performers for each event
  • Liaise with venues and help execute their objectives with their vision for each event
  • Managed event budgets, tracking expenses and identifying areas for cost optimisation.
  • Conducted post-event evaluations to determine areas for improvement in future projects.
  • Increased visitor numbers to Leeds Castle by 100%

Entertainer

Hoopstar Entertainment
South Croydon, Surrey
04.2017 - Current
  • Provide personalised entertainment packages for events
  • Entertain at Children Parties, Schools and Celebrations with Magic Shows, Discos and General Entertainment
  • Management of other entertainers
  • Time management is key due to start times of booked events
  • Collaborated closely with parents to understand specific party requirements.
  • Entertained and managed schools with over 100 pupils in each disco or session.
  • Communicate with clients

Voice Over Artist

Focal
South Croydon, Surrey
04.2017 - 04.2023
  • Delivered engaging voice-overs for various adverts, resulting in client satisfaction.
  • Guided audience through instructional videos via calm and clear narration.
  • Advanced story with both verbal and non-verbal acting.
  • Participated actively in post-production processes to ensure highest quality output.
  • Reviewed and revised recorded dialogue following feedback, enhancing final product quality.
  • Delivered 100 Voice Overs per Day

Drama Teacher

Step Up Theatre School
Sydenham, London
09.2016 - 10.2018
  • Directed scenes and performances for examinations
  • Facilitated drama games and activities for team and confidence building
  • Taught drama classes to ages 4-11
  • Organised opportunities for students to showcase their work.

Actor

London Bridge Experience
London, City of London
12.2013 - 08.2015
  • Performed as multiple characters in an immersive experience
  • Manage the public in character and guided them through the experience
  • Applied makeup and costumes transforming into character convincingly for each role.
  • Time management as each experience was booked time slots


Education

Licentiate Trinity College London (LTCL) - Level 6 - Performance Arts

Aelfa Academy of Dramatic Arts
South Norwood, Croydon
09.2011 - 07.2014

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills and time management
  • Team orientated
  • Adaptable and diverse skill base
  • Enthusiastic and positive
  • Confident in public speaking
  • Behaviour management
  • Team management

Certification

  • Full UK Driving License
  • Personal License
  • First Aid Trained
  • Enhanced DBS (Update Service)


Timeline

Company director

Hoopstar Theatrical
08.2023 - Current

External Teacher | Acting for Screen

Woldingham School
09.2019 - Current

Entertainer

Hoopstar Entertainment
04.2017 - Current

Voice Over Artist

Focal
04.2017 - 04.2023

Drama Teacher

Step Up Theatre School
09.2016 - 10.2018

Actor

London Bridge Experience
12.2013 - 08.2015

Licentiate Trinity College London (LTCL) - Level 6 - Performance Arts

Aelfa Academy of Dramatic Arts
09.2011 - 07.2014
Maximillian Hooper