For those of you nosey enough, I have compiled a Resume, which is quite comprehensive.
Contact Me:
- Tel: 01253 966997
- Email: aaron.bennett@shoutradio.org.uk
Education:
Imberhorne Comprehensive School, East Grinstead West Sussex
I attended Imberhorne from 1995 – 1999
- 5 GCSE in English, Math, Science, Italian, IT
- Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (Bronze and Silver)
- Award for the Greatest Contribution to School Life
- Editor of the School Newspaper (The Imberhorne Gazette, published monthly)
- Elected School Council Member (Looked after Pupils – Pupils living in Care)
- Deputy and Head Prefect in Years 10 and 11
- School Librarian
East Surrey College, Redhill Surrey
I attended East Surrey College from 1999 – 2005
- Successful Completion of Continuing Educational Programme
- GNVQ in Information Technology
- President of the Students Union
- Elected Member of the Academic Board
- Mod Apprenticeship in School Caretaking
Work Experience
Shout Radio – Chief Executive Officer (Voluntary) 2013 – Present
I run Shout Radio as the Chief Executive Officer, which is a voluntary role.
- Running a Internet Radio Station
- IT Systems Management
- Finance
- Recruitment
- Policy Writing and Delivery
- Operational Management
Shout Radio – Presenter (Voluntary) 2013 – Present
I am a presenter on Shout Radio, which is a voluntary role.
- Presenting a wide selection of quality Radio Programming
- Taking Requests
British Heart Foundation – Facilities Manager (Volunteer) 2025 – Present
I volunteer in the Blackpool Store, where I hold the position of Facilities Manager
- Health and Safety
- Cleaning
- Maintenance
- Till Work
- General Assistance
Holy Trinity Church Northwich – Site Manager (Voluntary) 2015 -2018
I was the Site Manager for the local Parish Church in Northwich. I also served on the PCC. (Parish Church Council)
- Cleaning
- Health and Safety
- Fire Safety
- Security
- Maintenance
- Events
- Contracts
- Budgets
CPR \ Preston Hospital Radio Presenter 2014 – 2015
I was a Presenter on Chorley and Preston Hospital Radio (CPR Radio) and on Preston Hospital Radio
- Presenting a wide selection of quality Radio Programming
- Taking Requests
- Ward Visiting
Radio Victoria (Blackpool Hospital Radio) 2010 – 2014
I was a Presenter and Systems Manager on Radio Victoria
- Presenting a wide selection of quality Radio Programming
- Taking Requests
- Ward Visiting
- Server Management \ Maintenance
- IT Support
- Playout Systems Management
York LGBT Youth Project – Youth Worker (Voluntary) 2007 -2009
- Guidance and support to Young People
- 1 – 1 Support for a Young Person with Cerebral Palsy
- Championing LGBT Rights for our Young People
St Nicolas School Merstham – Caretaker 2002 – 2005
This was part of my Mod Apprenticeship Caretaking in a Special Needs School in Surrey.
- Cleaning
- Maintenance
- Setting up Rooms
- Health and Safety
- Grounds Work
Enterprise Youth Club East Grinstead – Youth Worker (Voluntary) 2001 – 2004
I helped to run the local Enterprise Youth Club for Young People who are disabled and or have a learning difficulty. I found this very rewarding, but sometimes challenging.
- Guidance and support to Young People with SEND and Physical Disabilities
- I oversaw the running of the Youth Radio Station, (Radio Wallis) which ran from the Centre
- Tuck Shop
WAZZZZZUP! (The Magazine for Young People in Care) West Sussex 1996 – 1999
I was a Reporter for the magazine written by Children and Young People in Care for Young People in Care)
- Children’s Homes Reporter writing stories from other Young People in Residential Care
- Wrote articles highlighting Young People’s rights in care.
This is how I got into journalism and how I ended up as Editor of the School Newspaper
Care Council (West Sussex Young People in Care) Elected Member 1997 – 2001
- Represented Children and Young People in the Children’s Home I was placed in, speaking up for them and helping services improve.
- Representative for Care Leavers, helping to improve the Pathway for Young People leaving care
Extra Qualifications
- Red Cross First Aid at Work
- Level 3 Safeguarding Adults and Children
- Jangro Certified Cleaner
- AED Qualified
- Qualified Fire Warden
- COSHH Trained
- Level 2 in Health and Safety
Special Skills
- Desktop Publishing (Creating banners, posters etc)
- Can competently use Floor Machines, such as floor polishers \ washer scrubber dryers
- Trained to perform life rescues
- Extensive knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, including Server OS
- Extensive knowledge of Novell Netware
- Has excellent inter-personal skills
- Caring and compassionate