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Alex Manners Overview I am a sociable, reliable, intelligent and trustworthy person. My ambition is to become a TV presenter and I consider myself fortunate to have Asperger’s because I believe it is the reason why I am so quirky, creative and different. I think it is these qualities that will enable me to break into the TV world. I am inspired by people such as Michael Portillo, Mr Tumble and the Chuckle Brothers. Education History: 2008 – 2015 St George’s School, Edgbaston GCSEs: 1 x grade A 5 x grade B 2 x grade D A-level ICT – grade C Design & Technology – grade B 2015 – 2017 Solihull College Creative Media Production BTEC level 3 “Student of the Year” 2016 Relevant Experience Created my own documentary called “The lost and forgotten world of football grounds” Sep 16. Created my own children’s show called “Rainbow Man”; reviewed by Cbeebies commissioning team Aug 16. Shadowed Paul Franks (Presenter) for 1 week on BBC WM - Aug 16 [email protected] 0121 212 0090 www.alansharmanagency.com
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Alex Manners
OverviewI am a sociable, reliable, intelligent and trustworthy person. My ambition is to become a TVpresenter and I consider myself fortunate to have Asperger’s because I believe it is the reason why I am so quirky, creative and different. I think it is these qualities that will enable me to break into the TV world. I am inspired by people such as Michael Portillo, Mr Tumble and the Chuckle Brothers.Education History:2008 – 2015 St George’s School, Edgbaston
GCSEs: 1 x grade A 5 x grade B 2 x grade D
A-level ICT – grade C Design & Technology – grade B
2015 – 2017 Solihull CollegeCreative Media Production BTEC level 3
“Student of the Year” 2016
Relevant Experience Created my own documentary called “The lost and forgotten world of football
grounds” Sep 16. Created my own children’s show called “Rainbow Man”; reviewed by Cbeebies
commissioning team Aug 16. Shadowed Paul Franks (Presenter) for 1 week on BBC WM - Aug 16
[email protected] 0121 212 0090 www.alansharmanagency.com
Runner at Big Centre TV in Walsall - Oct-Nov 15 Auditioned for Top Gear Co-presenter role; chosen as the favourite audition by The
Times newspaper. Interviewed on BBC WM and articles were published about me inThe Times, Birmingham Mail and the Solihull News - 2015
Interviewed on BBC Cov and Warwks Radio and Live on Big Centre TV-Big News about Autism – 2016
Interviewed on the Antiques Roadshow on BBC1 - Oct 16 Attended a one day TV presenter training course (showreel on request) - 2015 Volunteer work in shop and plant sales at Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston - Sept 13 –
Dec 14 Work Experience at John Lewis Partnership, Solihull for 1 week - June 2012.
Current Work Create Promotional videos for Solihull Arden Club and the head squash and tennis
coaches. Film the Solihull Moors FC home matches during the 2016/17 season for BT Sports
“Vanarama National League highlights” show. Interview managers after the game. Volunteer helper at E2E (Equip to Enjoy) – a youth club for younger boys with
Asperger’s – 2012- present.
Computer Experience I am able to use all main Microsoft Products including Microsoft Word, Publisher,
Excel & PowerPoint. I have created two websites of my own, one on football and one on my TV
presenting. I have a YouTube channel; film and edit all videos. Created a website for my Aunt’s lampshade and soft furnishing business.
Hobbies and InterestsFootball
Ambition to visit all 92 Football League Clubs - I have visited over 60 already. Had an article published in the “Late Tackle” football magazine on this.
Helped to organise a charity football match for Family Equip which took place on 7th October 2012 (I designed and produced the match program in Microsoft Publisher).
Other Member of Solihull Arden Squash and Tennis Club and play in the adult squash
leagues. Member of Robin Hood Golf Club; Handicap of 25. Won the Presidents Prize at Robin Hood Golf Club for the junior who in the opinion
of the Junior Committee contributed most to the Junior Section during the year 2014.
Member of the National Trust and a member of the Wildfowl Wetland Trust.
[email protected] 0121 212 0090 www.alansharmanagency.com
