Tristan Brookes - CV
Tristan Brookes
Writer
A word-junkie with a background in music and film. Hell-bent on a life of learning. Geared towards social change. Obsessive editor and tinkerer. Practical and goal-oriented.
mobile: 07434 944 353
email: ------------
location: London
EXPERTISE
Copywriting
Adaptability
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Written & Verbal Communication
Time Management
Self-Motivation
Critical Thinking
Creativity
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer 2017-Present
Case studies for ‘Tech-for-Good’ cooperative Outlandish
Objectives:
to completely rewrite Outlandish’s website case studies, in such a way that they depend less on jargon and are immediately comprehensible to a wider readership
to liaise with project leaders in order to fully understand and untangle a project’s objectives and technical solutions
to communicate the project, including it’s impact for both the client and society more generally, in a clear, coherent and conversational tone that would attract future clients and collaborators
to provide a loose framework for future studies that effectively communicates Outlandish’s objectives and aspirations as a cooperative
Book reviews for The Political Quarterly
Short Fiction, Poetry and a Screenplay
Bartender, Waiter, Kitchen — Hawksmoor 2015-Present
creating quality cocktails for menus, offers and events
collaborating with colleagues on the above
ensuring the smooth running of a massively busy cocktail bar and restaurant
talking with guests to ascertain their tastes and to make sure their experience beats their expectations
Photographer, Cataloguer, Bookman — Superhire Prophouse 2014-2015
photographing and cataloguing Superhire’s extensive warehouse of film props
advising on current stock and availability in the context of a projects design, aesthetic and budget
forming and maintaining friendly relations with prop buyers in person, over the phone or by email
drawing up contracts and liaising with production companies
pricing and cataloguing new stock
Freelance Composer, Editor & Copyist 2008-2014
Fulfilling commissions from ensembles, festivals and cultural organisations in the UK (London Philharmonic Orchestra), Europe, Russia and Israel
Creating new concert music for performance
Editing and copying the work of other composers for professional performance
Shop Assistant, Travis & Emery Music Bookshop 2008-2009
Writing catalogue entries for annual publication
Pricing, cataloguing and referencing books
Assisting, advising and learning from customers
EDUCATION
MMus. Composition. Royal College of Music
Postgraduate. Composition. Universität für Musik und Darstellende Kunst, Graz, Austria
BMus - 1st Class Hons. Music. King’s College, London
MA. Film Production. Raindance (unfinished)
Introduction to Social Anthropology. Oxford Department of Continuing Education
INTERESTS
Wordplay
Fiction
Anthropology
Photography
Other Cultures
Music
History
Art
Other modes of thought
Journalism
Philosophy
Travel & Walking
The Environment
Poetry
Psychology
Dreams & Sleeping
Tristan Brookes
Writer
A word-junkie with a background in music and film. Hell-bent on a life of learning. Geared towards social change. Obsessive editor and tinkerer. Practical and goal-oriented.
mobile: 07434 944 353
email: ------------
location: London
EXPERTISE
Copywriting
Adaptability
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Written & Verbal Communication
Time Management
Self-Motivation
Critical Thinking
Creativity
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer 2017-Present
Case studies for ‘Tech-for-Good’ cooperative Outlandish
Objectives:
to completely rewrite Outlandish’s website case studies, in such a way that they depend less on jargon and are immediately comprehensible to a wider readership
to liaise with project leaders in order to fully understand and untangle a project’s objectives and technical solutions
to communicate the project, including it’s impact for both the client and society more generally, in a clear, coherent and conversational tone that would attract future clients and collaborators
to provide a loose framework for future studies that effectively communicates Outlandish’s objectives and aspirations as a cooperative
Book reviews for The Political Quarterly
Short Fiction, Poetry and a Screenplay
Bartender, Waiter, Kitchen — Hawksmoor 2015-Present
creating quality cocktails for menus, offers and events
collaborating with colleagues on the above
ensuring the smooth running of a massively busy cocktail bar and restaurant
talking with guests to ascertain their tastes and to make sure their experience beats their expectations
Photographer, Cataloguer, Bookman — Superhire Prophouse 2014-2015
photographing and cataloguing Superhire’s extensive warehouse of film props
advising on current stock and availability in the context of a projects design, aesthetic and budget
forming and maintaining friendly relations with prop buyers in person, over the phone or by email
drawing up contracts and liaising with production companies
pricing and cataloguing new stock
Freelance Composer, Editor & Copyist 2008-2014
Fulfilling commissions from ensembles, festivals and cultural organisations in the UK (London Philharmonic Orchestra), Europe, Russia and Israel
Creating new concert music for performance
Editing and copying the work of other composers for professional performance
Shop Assistant, Travis & Emery Music Bookshop 2008-2009
Writing catalogue entries for annual publication
Pricing, cataloguing and referencing books
Assisting, advising and learning from customers
EDUCATION
MMus. Composition. Royal College of Music
Postgraduate. Composition. Universität für Musik und Darstellende Kunst, Graz, Austria
BMus - 1st Class Hons. Music. King’s College, London
MA. Film Production. Raindance (unfinished)
Introduction to Social Anthropology. Oxford Department of Continuing Education
INTERESTS
Wordplay
Fiction
Anthropology
Photography
Other Cultures
Music
History
Art
Other modes of thought
Journalism
Philosophy
Travel & Walking
The Environment
Poetry
Psychology
Dreams & Sleeping