Talent Development Co-ordinator for TriForce Creative network I'm passionate about engaging with and helping to promote diverse talent into the creative industries.
I am also the founder of Boujie Media, I spend much of my time creating content with youth organisations that seek to give young people a voice. I run a series of content called Bouje Media Presents, interviewing local inspirational people, enabling young people to develop networks, confidence build, research and develop networking skills.
I also speak on a number of education panel discussions as a strong advocate for recognising soft skills and inspiring the next generation of talent.
In addition, I was Leeds Melanin Festival Director. The Melanin Festival, created by Our Mel, is a celebration of culture, history and communities, the festival is run throughout Black History Month. In 2018 Sam helped to organise numerous free events for communities and families, this included but wasn’t limited to, creative writing workshops at ITV, STEM workshops and hosting cinema screenings for films such as No Shade, opening up much-needed discussions on colourism. I worked alongside other members of the Our Mel team to deliver this amazing festival
Projects
- Paid work experience TV DramaWant to find out what roles are available on a TV drama? PAID work experience for those who live within commuting distance to Skipton and Harrogate train stations! Come and meet the Heads of Department and get your questions answered! #behindthescences�� #ScreenSkills #mua #productionroles #TVDrama #WorkingInTV https://www.screenskills.com/bookings/first-break-all-creatures-great-and-small-open-doors-event/
- Beyond Brontës Creative industries ProgrammeBeyond Brontës is Screen Yorkshire’s successful initiative, established in 2019 to address under-representation within the screen industries. It is designed to break down the perceived and actual barriers that can prevent young people (aged 18 – 24) from diverse backgrounds establish careers in the creative industries.
Projects credited in
- Join us in celebrating 20 years of TriForce Creative Network!The TriForce Creative Network was founded in 2003 with a core focus of addressing the issues in our industry regarding diversity, inclusion, access, and social mobility. Over the past 20 years, the TCN (and Dandi) has altered the routes of access for thousands of individuals and affected fundamental change in how our industry discovers and engages with diverse talent, the impact of which can be seen through the uplift in on and off-screen representation and the talent we have supported over the
- TCN TALENT POOL JOB ALERT? JOB ALERT ? Ever wanted to work in the exciting world of television cookery? Optomen Television are seeking a bright, enthusiastic and hardworking Assistant Home Economist to join their team for the next series of BBC2’s primetime cookery competition Great British Menu. Date: 11th September - Friday 24th November 2023 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon Click the link to find out more and apply https://zurl.to/ROhr?source=CareerSite #TCN #DandiorgUK #TCNTalentPool #HelpingPeopleHappen #TV
- Paid work experience TV DramaWant to find out what roles are available on a TV drama? PAID work experience for those who live within commuting distance to Skipton and Harrogate train stations! Come and meet the Heads of Department and get your questions answered! #behindthescences�� #ScreenSkills #mua #productionroles #TVDrama #WorkingInTV https://www.screenskills.com/bookings/first-break-all-creatures-great-and-small-open-doors-event/
Work history
Talent Development Co-OrdinatorTriForce Creative Network
Leeds, United KingdomFull Time
Supporting, developing and promoting talent from all walks of life in the entertainment industry, across departments.
Identifying issues in the entertainment industry regarding diversity, access and “knowing the right people”, TriForce was built and grown on a strong ethos of inclusivity not exclusivity, to open the doors to the industry to people from all walks of life, as well as providing a trusted and viable avenue for the industry to discover diverse talent.
We’re a unique company with unprecedented outcomes that creates opportunities for individuals and companies to develop and thrive within the industry, whatever their background or circumstances
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Beyond Brontes Programme ManagerScreen Yorkshire
- Leeds, United KingdomFull Time
Currently programme manager at Screen Yorkshire, I manage Beyond Brontës which seeks to break down the barriers both perceived and actual young people from the Leeds City Region may face when trying to break into the screen industries.
I seek to encourage and deliver a programme that will bring all the creative industries across the region together to create an inclusive space where diversity, including diversity of thought becomes the focal point for growth and sustainability.
Skills
- Final Cut Pro
- Project Management
- Budgets
- Recruitment Marketing
- Recruiment
- Podcast Production
- Podcasting
- Interviewing
Education
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BA Media and MarketingLeeds Trinity University
- Leeds City Centre, Leeds, UK