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Mary K Burke Resume

Mary Kathleen Burke 0141 881 1964 • marykburke@btinternet.com Driving Licence • Car Owner Personal Statement Creative gifted people person with experience in many areas including IT, Live musical performance, live music promotion, radio broadcasting, event organising and dealing with people in a professional and courteous manner. Works well on own initiative or as part of a team. Positive thinker. Highly motivated with great leadership qualities as well as being a great communicator with vision and creative ability. Proven track record in directing successful creative projects. Would make a positive contribution to any organisation. Skills  Highly developed organisational abilities with the ability to prioritise and set targets and goals  Experience and proven track record of promotions, marketing and facilitating events  Excellent computer skills and knowledge of HTML  Extensive knowledge of the Scottish Music Scene.  Three years Hands on experience of interviewing radio guests of all walks of life and producing own radio programme Work Experience Greentrax Recordings, Scotland 2007 to present Recording Artist Produced four tracks EP for portfolio and search for licensing deal. Contracted to Highly respected and successful record Label to produce a Debut album of material for their catalogue. Organised Musicians, Producers, Artwork, Contracts, and Studios etc… Conducted Interviews with high profile magazines and radio shows worldwide. Performed at live shows in UK, Ireland and Italy and Germany to promote debut album. Space to Live /Neilston Development Trust, Neilston Village May 2005 to Aug 2007 Neilston Live Pubfest founder programmer and Director Neilston Live Music and Arts Festival programmer and director Assembled programmed and booked line up for Neilston Live Pubfest 2005 and Main Festival closing concert. Liaised with Publicans, bands, public, police, health and safety and Local Arts council to ensure successful operations. East Renfrewshire Council, Neilston Primary School April 04 to Aug 04 Guitar tutor Delivered guitar tutelage both on a group and one to one basis Arranged organised and delivered guitar lessons to Children and adults in a classroom setting Monitored customers learning. Self Employed, Scotland 2001 to 2003 Director/Promoter (Country Music Scotland ) Designed and Built (Country Music Scotland) an online Music webzine. Website created as a media vehicle promoting touring acts to Scotland Provided first point of contact for touring artists worldwide also promoters and music fans . Promoted and acted as agent for worldwide artists. Provided writers and interviewers to clubs and venues reviewed live shows and CD’S. Provided up to date news on UK music Scene . Self Employed, UK /Ireland 1994 to 1999 Professional Singer/Musician Responsible for co coordinating musicians from rehearsal to performance’ Liaised with Booking agents and promoters. Organised Tours, Gigs, Transport, Equipment, accommodation, stage clothes, Posters, contracts etc... Wallis Woman's Wear, Sauchiehall Street Glasgow 1993 to 1994 Sales Representative Merchandising to point of sale to create maximum input. Provided excellent customer service. Accountable for sales, stock control and branch profitability Clan Retail Security, Retail outlets Scotland 1991 to 1993 Store Detective Detailed to high profile retail outlets and administration centres. Ensured procedures were adopted and adhered to. Dealt with issues arising from duties in a calm, responsible and effective manner. . Education Reid Kerr College, Paisley 2006 to 2007 HNC Musical Performance and promotion. Music History, Music Law, Music Technology, Song writing, Musical Performance. Musical Promotion. (Magic wand project)East Renfrewshire Council, Barrhead 2004 to 2004 First Aid Certificate Small Business Gateway, Paisley 2002 to 2003 Navigater and selling skills course. Netconx Web design training company, Glasgow 2000 to 2001 Intensive webmaster course. Windows Office Suite. Hypertext Mark-up Language5. JavaScript, Dreamweaver and Paint shop Pro. Reid Kerr College, Paisley 1999 to 2000 Information Technology Applications 1 HNC module (Merit Result) Londonderry College of Technology, Londonderry 1979 to 1980 City and Guilds Mechanical and Electrical engineering . Hobbies and Interests My hobbies include photography making videos and seeking out good musical talent . I like the countryside I am interested in the environment and the universe and our connection to it . References available on request

Updated: November 5, 2011