Simon Gibbons

Versatile, with a strong background in acting, facilitation, entertainment and event hosting within the creative and entertainment sectors. Able to act out role plays, improvise and portray different character styles to create engaging and immersive training experiences that maximise delegate learning. Expertise in active listening, communication and emotional intelligence that ensures realistic and powerful performances.

Adept at hosting high profile events including award ceremonies, quizzes and TV.

Host and Presenter - Envisage

(2025-01)

Host and Presenter at immersive events including the Minecraft Exhibition and The Last Days of Pompeii

• Delivering a live experience for guests at immersive events
• Roles included talking and entertaining groups of people. Explaining how to play the immersive games around the experience and dealing with customer questions.

Role Play Actor - Sopra Steria - Kennington Assessment Centre

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

Role Play Actor and Facilitator at Kennington Assessment Centre for the Met Police.

• Delivered live role play with various characters and scenarios for training, improvising where necessary to react in a real-life way to delegates responses to the scenarios.
• Facilitated groups preparation time for responding to the scenarios for DS, Day 2 and PCSO.

Presenter and Host - Reel Talk Entertainment

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

Presenter and host of the platform Reel Talk Entertainment.

• Researched and wrote content for documentary series checking any information was accurate and up to date.
• Empowering actors and creatives in the entertainment industry on how to create their own brand and stand through our podcast shows and street entertainment.

Presenter and Host - Freelance

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

Presenter and host at high-profile events including the I Am Film Festival, and Cine Circle.

• Hosting award nights and networking.

Quiz Host - Question One - London

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

Quiz host for venues in and around London.

• Clearly presented the questions for the quiz providing and coming up with creative rounds and music round content for the teams.
• Dealt with any challenges publicly presented in a calm and professional manner.
• Entertained the crowd and provided live entertainment to keep them engaged and amused.

Teaching Assistant - Tradewind

(2018-01 - 2022-12)

Working in schools with primary school children doing teaching assistant work for lessons.

Drama and Acting Instructor - Casting Kids

(2018-01 - 2023-12)

Teaching kids and teenagers (5-18) from the casting agency Casting Kids drama and acting.

• Advised kids on how to be seen and the casting process, which improved their confidence.

Character Performer - Christmas Grotto

(2017-01 - 2019-12)

Playing Elf and Santa roles requiring strong improvisational and storytelling abilities to maintain the character and festive spirit of the experience.

• Communicated with adults and children, demonstrating patience, empathy and active listening.
• Collaborated with other members of the team to manage busy periods to time slots whilst delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Developing a good rapport using a warm and approachable demeanour.

Workshop Facilitator - Creative Spotlight

(2016-01 - 2019-12)

Worked as a lead and support workshop facilitator in schools for children for a careers challenge.

Children's Party Entertainer - Milly Madness Entertainment

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

Providing entertainment at birthday parties and events dressed as a character.

• Presented a magic show and created balloon animals, quickly building trust and rapport with children.

Hospitality Worker - Food By Dish

(2014-01 - 2017-12)

Serving customers, bar work, handling cash, waiting, and wine waiting.

Postgraduate Course - Drama - The Actor Works Drama School

BTEC PERFORMING ARTS National Level Diploma - Performing Arts - Kingsway College

BTEC PERFORMING ARTS First Level Diploma - Performing Arts - Kingsway College