Janet Rich
MUSIC PROFESSIONAL | MUSIC TECHNOLOGY | PERFORMANCE | CREATIVE ARTS
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About
Music professional and postgraduate composer with extensive practical experience in music performance, music education, live events, recording, music technology and creative production. Experienced pianist, vocalist, music director, teacher and composer with a strong understanding of rehearsal, performance and studio environments. Confident using Logic Pro X and digital music-production workflows, with experience supporting creative projects from preparation through to delivery.
Highly organised, dependable and comfortable working independently or collaboratively. Particularly motivated by opportunities to support young people and help lessons, rehearsals and performances run smoothly.
Experience
Business Owner / Music Teacher & School Arts Leader at Recreate School of Arts (2018-06 – 2020-01)
- Planned and delivered engaging individual and group music lessons for students aged 3+.
- Conducted and arranged music for five school choirs across primary and secondary schools.
- Organised school productions, plays, competitions and associated musical preparation.
- Led rehearsals and supported students in preparing for live performances.
- Managed auditions, lesson planning, administration and day-to-day organisation of the school.
- Established Recreate Choir, which achieved Gold at regional level and qualified as a finalist in a national choir competition.
Music Director & Creative Co-ordinator at Imagine Church (2003-01 – 2018-01)
- Directed vocal and music teams and organised worship-team rotas, rehearsals and musical preparation.
- Planned and coordinated services, concerts, weddings, funerals, Christmas and Easter productions and outreach events.
- Worked with musicians and vocalists to prepare and deliver live performances and large-scale events.
- Supported album recording projects and contributed as songwriter, composer, musician and vocalist.
- Built stage sets for plays, concerts and opening events and coordinated creative production requirements.
- Provided administration, scheduling, communications, stock management and event coordination alongside creative responsibilities.
Freelance Graphic Designer, Video Editor & Film Scorer at Liejavu Design (2020-02 – 2022-05)
- Composed and produced music for student film projects, including film scoring and music direction.
- Edited video and created digital content for non-profit organisations.
- Worked to creative briefs and collaborated with project stakeholders to achieve their intended vision.
Small Business Owner at Liejavu Productions (2024-12 – 2025-12)
- Provided media music composition, filming, interviewing, video editing and creative production services.
- Worked directly with customers to understand and deliver creative requirements.
- Managed business administration, marketing and project organisation.
Administration Assistant at Fagan Electrical (2024-05 – 2024-12)
- Organised contractors and the hire, return and tracking of tools and equipment.
- Received deliveries, recorded serial numbers in the CRM/database and maintained equipment information.
- Arranged purchases, raised purchase orders, requested supplier quotations and followed up deliveries.
- Maintained organised records and supported scheduling and day-to-day administration.
- Ensured equipment calibrations were completed annually.
Operations Assistant / Project Administrator at Shaw Renewables Ltd (2022-06 – 2024-05)
- Coordinated contractors, equipment hire, deliveries, transport and project schedules.
- Tracked projects using project-management software and maintained organised project documentation.
- Managed tools and equipment hire/returns, stock information and supplier relationships.
- Coordinated meetings, diaries and logistics across multiple stakeholders.
- Maintained technical documentation, manuals, datasheets and handover packs.
- Worked within structured health, safety and risk-assessment processes.
School Cleaner & Kitchen Assistant (Part-time) at Berry Recruitment (2024-11 – Present)
- Works reliably within a school environment, following procedures and maintaining clean, safe and organised spaces.
Cleaner at LIPA University (2026-05 – Present)
- Works reliably within a Higher Education Environment, following procedures and maintaining a high standard of cleaning services.
Education
MA in Professional Media Composition – ThinkSpace Education / Arts University Bournemouth (2026)
Level 5 CPD in Admin, Secretarial & PA (Executive)
Level 7 CPD in Operations Management
