Media Work
Lea is an experienced Writer and Researcher working for Elev8 Sixth Form Magazine she was in charge of researching short lists and information for articles. She has been asked to write articles on specific subjects, to a specific work limit and make sure the language reads the right way for the magazines audience. She also included film reviews for the magazine.
Lea is a published author of The Evolution of the Vampire: From Beast to Beauty, which is an investigation of the modification and transformation of the vampire; contending that the vampire has evolved from a figure of fear to one of domestication and compassion. Researching into vampires and taking into account the historical evolution and contemporary significance her book explores myth, repressed memories, desires and primordial images giving rise to the archetypal hero that is the modern vampire. With reference to Sigmund Freud’s models and using Carl Jung’s framework, including the collective i.e. the Shadow, Id, Ego, Superego is explored in order to investigate the change from ‘Beast to Beauty’. Studying cultural archetypes in relation to belief and historical evidence and following Freudian and Jungian approaches to psychoanalysis provides a pragmatic base for understanding the human psyche. The vampire shows the evolution from a figure of fear to a figure of compassion and domestication.
Lea was a Student Ambassador for the University of Derby and was involved in open days and focus groups. She also did little bits of part time work here and there such as being on the interview panel for Serco.
Lea continued her career as an Editorial Assistant for the international Journal Transgressive Culture (published by Glyphi Limited). She had many Editorial Duties such as sorting through important emails. Filing the submissions into relevant folders; organising issues of Transgressive Culture. Also she kept in contact with the editorial board and photographers who are based in various countries, amongst other duties.
Lea has further Work Experience as a Researcher when she visited East Midlands Today. Her duties included Shadowing a researcher, observing a live broadcast of East Midlands Today, aiding the camera man shooting on location and gathering interviewees.
Lea was a Study Advisor for a short time at the University of Derby and she supplied support for undergraduate students with their assessment planning.
Lea also has experience as a Lab Technician working for Scientifics Ltd preparing and analysing environmental and metal samples (including bullets). I then had to record all the results then write up a report.
Lea’s has varied experience including admin which allows her to put her skills to use wherever she is employed. Now working freelance she has used all her valuable skills and put them to good use. She has accumulated many other skills including, being left in charge of businesses, using her initiative, updating webpages, appointment booking, advertising and marketing, researching, writing, cash-handing and invoicing, photocopying, filing, ordering supplies and restocking, typing, compiling letters and audio typing and many other postal and admin duties.
Lea also worked as a Researcher and Production Assistant on the Film Promo the Feet of Angels. Her job was to research photos and images for the trailer from the past also researching props and collecting props to use in the promo, Lea was also part of the on location team working as a production assistant. Lea was also involved as an extra in the making of "Derby Says No to Sexual Violence" information video that was produced by the Safe and Sound Group to raise more awareness surrounding the sexual violence against women.
Lea has has been involved with community arts projects and has undertaken performing arts roles, such as assisting with marketing and promotion, costumes, music and lighting design for Bexstar Entertainment Productions. Lea then subsequently performed with Bexstar Entertainment Productions as a dancer in the show. Bexstar now have a residency at Deda Derby in their artist Development Scheme. Lea was part of a co-creation commuity show who have now been shortlisted for The Stage Awards 2023. She went on to perform wirh The Wingscuffle Spectacular with The Revel Puck circus as one of the supporting acts. Lea acts as a talent scout and event co-organiser in the Hub Steering Group and performs with Derby CAN (Creative Arts Network) funded by the Arts Council and The Pal Hamlyn Foundation. Derby CAN's local partners include: The University of Derby, Derby County Community Trust, EMBAA, and Derby City Council, and are sponsored by the Arts Council England and The Paul Hamlyn foundation.
Strategic Partners include: China Plate, Crying Out Loud and In Good Company.
Derby based National Portfolio Organisation Partners include: Deda, Baby People and Quad.
Independant Company Partners include: Maison Foo, Not Too Tame, Purple Theatre and Wild Rumpus.
Lea has also been involvd in artistic catwalks at Derby Quad, UV paint photo shoots and fire manipulation. Lea is currently a voluntary script analyst for MProductions a performing arts company.
Lea is an experienced Writer and Researcher working for Elev8 Sixth Form Magazine she was in charge of researching short lists and information for articles. She has been asked to write articles on specific subjects, to a specific work limit and make sure the language reads the right way for the magazines audience. She also included film reviews for the magazine.
Lea is a published author of The Evolution of the Vampire: From Beast to Beauty, which is an investigation of the modification and transformation of the vampire; contending that the vampire has evolved from a figure of fear to one of domestication and compassion. Researching into vampires and taking into account the historical evolution and contemporary significance her book explores myth, repressed memories, desires and primordial images giving rise to the archetypal hero that is the modern vampire. With reference to Sigmund Freud’s models and using Carl Jung’s framework, including the collective i.e. the Shadow, Id, Ego, Superego is explored in order to investigate the change from ‘Beast to Beauty’. Studying cultural archetypes in relation to belief and historical evidence and following Freudian and Jungian approaches to psychoanalysis provides a pragmatic base for understanding the human psyche. The vampire shows the evolution from a figure of fear to a figure of compassion and domestication.
Lea was a Student Ambassador for the University of Derby and was involved in open days and focus groups. She also did little bits of part time work here and there such as being on the interview panel for Serco.
Lea continued her career as an Editorial Assistant for the international Journal Transgressive Culture (published by Glyphi Limited). She had many Editorial Duties such as sorting through important emails. Filing the submissions into relevant folders; organising issues of Transgressive Culture. Also she kept in contact with the editorial board and photographers who are based in various countries, amongst other duties.
Lea has further Work Experience as a Researcher when she visited East Midlands Today. Her duties included Shadowing a researcher, observing a live broadcast of East Midlands Today, aiding the camera man shooting on location and gathering interviewees.
Lea was a Study Advisor for a short time at the University of Derby and she supplied support for undergraduate students with their assessment planning.
Lea also has experience as a Lab Technician working for Scientifics Ltd preparing and analysing environmental and metal samples (including bullets). I then had to record all the results then write up a report.
Lea’s has varied experience including admin which allows her to put her skills to use wherever she is employed. Now working freelance she has used all her valuable skills and put them to good use. She has accumulated many other skills including, being left in charge of businesses, using her initiative, updating webpages, appointment booking, advertising and marketing, researching, writing, cash-handing and invoicing, photocopying, filing, ordering supplies and restocking, typing, compiling letters and audio typing and many other postal and admin duties.
Lea also worked as a Researcher and Production Assistant on the Film Promo the Feet of Angels. Her job was to research photos and images for the trailer from the past also researching props and collecting props to use in the promo, Lea was also part of the on location team working as a production assistant. Lea was also involved as an extra in the making of "Derby Says No to Sexual Violence" information video that was produced by the Safe and Sound Group to raise more awareness surrounding the sexual violence against women.
Lea has has been involved with community arts projects and has undertaken performing arts roles, such as assisting with marketing and promotion, costumes, music and lighting design for Bexstar Entertainment Productions. Lea then subsequently performed with Bexstar Entertainment Productions as a dancer in the show. Bexstar now have a residency at Deda Derby in their artist Development Scheme. Lea was part of a co-creation commuity show who have now been shortlisted for The Stage Awards 2023. She went on to perform wirh The Wingscuffle Spectacular with The Revel Puck circus as one of the supporting acts. Lea acts as a talent scout and event co-organiser in the Hub Steering Group and performs with Derby CAN (Creative Arts Network) funded by the Arts Council and The Pal Hamlyn Foundation. Derby CAN's local partners include: The University of Derby, Derby County Community Trust, EMBAA, and Derby City Council, and are sponsored by the Arts Council England and The Paul Hamlyn foundation.
Strategic Partners include: China Plate, Crying Out Loud and In Good Company.
Derby based National Portfolio Organisation Partners include: Deda, Baby People and Quad.
Independant Company Partners include: Maison Foo, Not Too Tame, Purple Theatre and Wild Rumpus.
Lea has also been involvd in artistic catwalks at Derby Quad, UV paint photo shoots and fire manipulation. Lea is currently a voluntary script analyst for MProductions a performing arts company.