David Matthew

Presenter, Live Presentation, Actor, Full drivers & motorcycle licence

Writing/scripting, interviewing, video direction & editing, presenter coaching.

Adventure Travel Writing, Music, Marathon Running, Mountain Biking, F1 Grand Prix, Skiing, Tennis, Rugby.

David started his career producing television programmes for the BBC’s Light Entertainment department, before moving over to the other side of the camera to present a variety of music, lifestyle and travel programmes, including: ‘Holiday’, ‘Songs of Praise’ and ‘Was It Good For You?’
Having started up an ‘Employee Engagement’ agency a few years ago, he now mostly presents in the corporate world hosting/MC-ing large international conferences and events, as well as presenting corporate videos.

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Downes Presenters Agency
96 Broadway
Bexleyheath
Kent
DA6 7DE

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David Matthew




EDUCATION
1985-88	London Academy of Music & Dramtic Art (LAMDA)
1984-85	Cambridge College of Art & Technology (CCAT)
1977-84	Stamford Boys School - two 'A' levels & six 'O' levels
Other	Full Drivers & Motorcycle Licence

CAREER HISTORY
1998-2010	Corporate videos, conferences & events Host/MC, V/O work: Key recent clients include: AXA Insurance, AXA PPP Healthcare, AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical, Barclays, BT, DHL, EDF Energy, Focus DIY, GlaxoSmithKline, Iceland Foods, Mars, MFI, Molson Coors Brewers, Pedigree, Roche Pharmaceutical, Tradeteam (DHL)

Current Role	Joint Partner and owner of INVOLVE (Employee Engagement agency) Senior Consultant & Corporate Presenter Additional skills: Writing/scripting, interviewing, video direction & editing, V/O work and presenter coaching

TELEVISION HISTORY
1994-98	Television Presenter: Television credits include: ‘The Holiday Programme’ (weekly season reporter) – BBC TV; ‘Songs of Praise’ (season co-host) – BBC TV; ‘Jim’ll Fix It’ (weekly reporter/presenter – 3 years) – BBC TV; ‘Was It Good For You?’ (season co-host) – Channel 5; ‘The Times Newspaper’, ‘Marks & Spencer’, ‘Williams F1 Racing Team’ & ‘Oracle’ – TV Commercials
1990-94	Television Production: Progressive roles: Floor Assistant; Assistant Floor Manager; Researcher; Associate Producer & Director – BBC TV & ITV Key programme credits include: ‘Top of the Pops’, Jim’ll Fix It’, ‘Surprise Surprise’, ‘Song for Europe’, ‘The Brits Awards’, ‘Opportunity Knocks’, ‘Bread’, ‘Green Claws’, ‘Blue Peter’, ‘Dr. Who’, ‘Body Matters’, ‘Tomorrows World’ & ‘East Enders’
1988-90	Theatre Production – Stage Management West End theatre credits include: Les Miserables


INTERESTS
Adventure Travel Writing, Music, Marathon Running, Mountain Biking, F1 Grand Prix, Skiing, Tennis, Rugby and the ‘Make-a-Wish’ charity.

David Matthew

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