Rob Massey
Brighton
Summary
Having excelled as a performing musician for many years, Rob is looking to apply his experience of and passion for the music industry to a more physical role. He has excellent communication and leadership skills, proven success working to deadlines, and experience of labouring, both in a musical setting and working with contractors.
Rob has performed as a resident musician in Dubai and recorded as a session bassist with Grammy award winning producer Peter Katis in Connecticut. His music has been played on Radio 6 Music and released on multiple streaming platforms, giving him a first-hand understanding of what it means to be a musician in the current climate.
Rob currently works as the training and coaching manager for one of the U. K's leading charity fundraising agencies, alongside his work as a freelance musician, teacher and casual labourer.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Freelance musician
Self-Employment
2012.01 - Current
- Recording session musician (Tarquin Studios etc.)
- Contracted performing musician (Hear and Now Entertainment Ltd.)
- Freelance performing musician
- Peripatetic instrument tutor
Casual Labourer
Self employed
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
2025.02 - Current
- Aided skilled workers, contributing to timely project completion.
- Assisted with heavy lifting to ensure safe and efficient operations on site.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials, aiding in maintaining orderly workspace.
- Worked efficiently under pressure resulting in consistent productivity despite tight schedules.
- Utilised hand tools effectively ensuring accuracy and precision in all jobs performed.
- Improved site cleanliness by regularly removing debris and waste materials.
Training and Coaching Manager
REAL Calling
2023.01 - Current
- Managed high-performance fundraising teams, ensuring achievement of targets
- Designed objection handling strategies
- Directed further coaching team
- Fostered an environment conducive to continuous professional development with regular feedback sessions
- Evaluated and redesigned internal training processes
- Facilitated staff training, resulting in improved results across campaigns
- Streamlined fundraising/ sales pitches to improve team productivity
- Designed and delivered tele-sales training sessions to external clients through Zoom
- Led on creative/ script-writing
Senior A&R Rep
Liberty Music PR
Remote
2024.09 - 2025.03
- Promoted product knowledge, enhanced sales performance.
- Established new business partnerships; expanded market presence.
- Designed marketing strategies, enhancing artist's public image and boosting music streams.
- Identified new talent through regular scouting activities in local and international music scenes.
Fundraising manager
Purity Fundraising
Brighton
2021.08 - 2023.12
- Managed team KPIs
- Kept up to date with news, trends, and developments in the sector
- Aided successful fundraising campaigns to bolster charity finances
- Managed database of donors including contact details, donation history and preferences improving overall relationship management
- Developed effective donor engagement strategies, enhancing organisational reputation
- Collaborated with client services department to create compelling creative materials, driving donor interest
- Fostered strong relationships with donors resulting in sustained support
- Analysed campaign performance using advanced metrics, optimising future efforts accordingly
Fundraising coach
Purity Fundraising
Brighton
2018.04 - 2021.08
- Enhanced communication with personal development sessions
- Fostered a positive and supportive environment, leading to increased morale and motivation
- Led on regular 'skill-share' sessions for honing skills and techniques
- Ensured team's legal compliance
- Nurtured development through focused mentoring, enhancing potential significantly over time
Campaign Consultant
Pitch! Marketing
Brighton
2017.09 - 2017.11
- Enhanced brand visibility by implementing innovative marketing strategies
- Developed rapport with new leads for successful business relationships
- Identified potential clients by researching and analysing sales options
- Generated qualified leads through cold calling to drive business growth
- Created compelling presentations to attract potential customers
Senior Telesales Agent/ Trainer
Business Finance Network (alternative finance brokerage for SMEs)
Brighton
2016.08 - 2017.08
- Regularly exceeded sales targets
- Handled high call volumes with accuracy and efficiency for optimum productivity
- Conducted follow-up calls to assure client satisfaction and ensure sales were closed
Senior Telephone Fundraiser/Training Assistant
Pell and Bales/Parseq/Pure Fundraising
Brighton
2013.04 - 2016.08
- Consistently exceeded KPI targets
- Received zero complaints by prioritising and ensuring donor welfare
- Secured £1mil+ in projected funding for projects and community-related fundraising campaigns
- Collaborated with others to discuss new fundraising strategies.
- Developed charity/ supporter relationships through effective communication
Education
Postgraduate Certificate of Education, Further Education Training (PGCE FET) -
University of Brighton
Brighton 2019.01 - 2020.04
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Professional Musicianship, Second Class (Division One) BIMM -
University of Sussex, British Institute of Modern Music
2012.01 - 2015.04
Level 3 Combined for Music Practitioners - Music Performance
Access to Music
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 2009 - 2011
A-Levels - Art, Sociology, Theatre
Spalding Grammar School
Spalding 2005 - 2007
Skills
- Outstanding leadership
- Strong communication
- Heavy lifting competence
- Load unloading efficiency
- Live performance experience
- Music industry awareness
- Qualified teaching skills
- Employee development experience
- Classroom management experience
- Punctuality and reliability
References
References upon request
Timeline
Casual Labourer
Self employed
2025.02 - Current
Senior A&R Rep
Liberty Music PR
2024.09 - 2025.03
Training and Coaching Manager
REAL Calling
2023.01 - Current
Fundraising manager
Purity Fundraising
2021.08 - 2023.12
Postgraduate Certificate of Education, Further Education Training (PGCE FET) -
University of Brighton
2019.01 - 2020.04
Fundraising coach
Purity Fundraising
2018.04 - 2021.08
Campaign Consultant
Pitch! Marketing
2017.09 - 2017.11
Senior Telesales Agent/ Trainer
Business Finance Network (alternative finance brokerage for SMEs)
2016.08 - 2017.08
Senior Telephone Fundraiser/Training Assistant
Pell and Bales/Parseq/Pure Fundraising
2013.04 - 2016.08
Freelance musician
Self-Employment
2012.01 - Current
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Professional Musicianship, Second Class (Division One) BIMM -
University of Sussex, British Institute of Modern Music
2012.01 - 2015.04
Level 3 Combined for Music Practitioners - Music Performance
Access to Music
2009 - 2011
A-Levels - Art, Sociology, Theatre
Spalding Grammar School
2005 - 2007