
Clare Forestier CV
Key Skills
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Professional and versatile broadcaster and presenter
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Experienced at researching, writing and editing to deadline on a wide variety of subjects
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Accomplished at facilitating high profile events and conversations, drawing the best from participants whilst delivering against the agreed activity outcome
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Adaptable and capable MC/Corporate Host able to professionally deliver key messages and also react spontaneously with humour and energy
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Able to develop thought leadership in blogs that appeal to diverse readership and have attracted interest across influential networks
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Seasoned presentation and media skills trainer
Professional Qualifications
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Postgraduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism, The University of Central Lancashire (PG Dip) Radio & TV training, NCTJ Law and Public Administration
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BA (Hons) English Literature and History - University of Liverpool
Career History
- Freelance reporter, presenter, event host and media trainer
- Reporter - Industry News, ITN Productions
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Making broadcast features for the creative and commercial arm of ITN
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Working for B2B organisations in a number of diverse industries including; maritime, gaming, emergency services, health
- Presenter/Reporter - TechNative
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Live Twitter reporting via Periscope for an online business news website and social media influencer at HPE Discover, a showcase tech event for business and government customers
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Carrying out a series of live and informal interviews across a wide range of digital issues and products across a 3-day event
- Media Trainer - Electric Airwaves and independent
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Training representatives from business, local government, environmental agencies, scientists and charities in media skills and presentation
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Working pro-bono with entrepreneurs and start-ups offering media training, story development and press release writing advice
- Presenter - ThereIsNoClash
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ThereIsNoClash is a social media initiative about religion and the physical and social sciences
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I have presented 20episodes about the the relationship between science, life and Islam with a production team in Egypt
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Currently the published videos are garnering global viewing figures of half a million
- Editor, Presenter, Moderator - MeetTheBoss TV
An established IPTV business channel, MeetTheBoss TV serves over a hundred thousand senior executive members with thought-leading content across its technology, marketing, strategy and finance channels. It hosts video, audio and written interviews with senior level executives. As editor, presenter and moderator, my responsibilities included:
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Presenting business programmes
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Researching, sourcing and conducting interviews with thought leaders in many verticals about digital disruption like this one on the impact of technology on sports broadcasting with Sky Sports
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Writing content, including blogs on a variety of business subjects and thought leadership
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Hosting and moderating events; including business dinners and high level round table discussions on a multitude of key modern business issues including IT business transformation, mobile, big data and analytics, customer experience, payment processing, DevOps, IT network agility and marketing
Broadcasters
During my career I have worked as a producer, reporter and newsreader for:
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ITV West Country
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BBC Radio: 5 Live, World Service, Radio Bristol, Radio Solent, BBC Wiltshire
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Commercial Radio: Ocean FM, Original 106 FM.
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ITN: Independent Radio News, Big Breakfast, News Direct
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The British Forces Broadcasting Service
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Essex Radio Group
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Capital Radio Group & 2CR FM