Gemma Hadley
Categories: Radio, Entertainment
Presenting/Broadcasting:
A fast accelerating talent, who surged to recognition with her debut Television appearances on ITV1 for GMTV. An accomplished broadcaster renowned for her opinionated personality on the UK’s number one commercial radio station Talk Sport in 2006, who has since become an influential personality surging from journalistic bulletins with the ITN news team, to hosting interactive quiz shows and celebrity entertainment formats on Sky TV.
She certainly is richly diverse, and continues to excel currently on prime time TV as principle Sales Host for Speed Auction TV. A seasoned professional at the age of 31 who has the benefit of 8 years of live television she has proved to consistently be a high achiever, infinitely adaptable, fabulously engaging and consistently delivers! With a wealth of knowledge in specialist areas such as Art and Design, consumerism, lifestyle, and fashion she is fiercely adaptable. Engaging and articulate, she’s undeniable a unique Gem, and at a statuesque 5ft 10” will not fail to impress!
Live TV and Radio:
Senior Host Speed Auction TV. 2007-2009 Virgin 746 Sky 555. A position that is not only fast paced and figures driven, but one where the Presenter creates marketing and sales strategies, including creating all editorial decisions, who actively drives the visual merchandising of products where necessary, and researches product lines and competitors before transmission.
Presenter Bid TV July 2006-2007 Sky 654. Sales orientated. A role where infinite adaptability is key.
‘Maurice’s Psychic World’ 2006. Live interview based celebrity show for SKY TV.
‘The Psychic Zone’ Live interactive format. 2006 channel 235
Presenter GMTV Competitions 2005
ITN National News Channel. Traffic and travel reporter. January 2005 – August 2005 . A journalistic position with research, prioritizing, and concise reports in a live studio environment.
GMTV traffic reporter. National and Regional. August 2003 to August 2005. Broadcasting to in excess of two million viewers live across the capital.
Sports Presenter Talk Sport Television December 2004 -August 2005
National Broadcaster Talk Sport radio. May 2002-2005
Television critic for Star Fm 2004
Station Broadcasts on Classic FM, BBC Regional Radio, Choice FM.
Experience:
SALES: Training conferences in The Art of persuasion, How to sell better, and ASA Guidelines. 2008 Sit Up Channels.
ART AND DESIGN: Mixed Media Painting and fashion course. Sumer 2008 Central St. Martins School of Art and Design. Incorporating history, research and project tasks.
Solo Art exhibition. Surrey studio. September 2008. Marketing, promoting, curating own show.
TELEVISION: Runner, researcher, and Assistant producer at BBC Television centre on various shows with BBC and Independent companies including The Baftas, The Soap Awards, This is your Life, Gimme,Gimme,Gimme, My Hero, Top of the Pops.
Course: BBC Core Radio Training
Course: BBC Producing, writing, creative package making, avid, cool edit pro.
Training: Continuity announcing BBC.
Employed Tour Guide for BBC Television Centre
Mediterranean and Caribbean Cruise Presenter. Qualified for teaching aerobics.
Redcoat at Butlin’s in Minehead
EDUCATION: BA Acting degree. Middlesex University 1996-1999. Three A grade A Levels, Theatre, Media and Art.
Skills and Interests:
• A skilled artist, painting in acrylic oils, and mixed media. Website www.apostle-art.co.uk
• Passionate about the arts, culture, films, interior design and cars. Full driving license.
• Dance trained in Jazz, and street dance. Gym and boxing.
• Photography
Gemma Hadley is an influential high performing Presenter who can tackle an extensive range of challenges. Always in demand, who is driven and articulate.