Host (Wine Specialist), Script Writer & Producer
'Go Grapes!', Wine TV Show, ICS (International Channel Shanghai) On location, Shanghai 2011 to Present• This is Lindsey's newest show that she writes, produces & hosts, aired on the lifestyle programme 'Citybeat', where she is on a mission to educate the local chinese public about the wonderful world of wine..!
• This programme is aired in Shanghai, Macau & Hong Kong. (Refer to www.icshanghai.com under 'Hosts' for profile & 'Citybeat' to view shows.)
Host (Wine Specialist), 'Getaway' Travel Show, ICS (International Channel Shanghai) On location, Shanghai 2011• In this wine-focussed special, Lindsey explored the wines of the South of France & Cotes du Rhone regions, interviewing not only world-renowned wine makers, but also the only female 3-Star Michelin Chef.
• This programme will be aired in September. (Refer to www.icshanghai.com under 'Hosts' for profile & 'Getaway' to view shows.)
Host 'Rediscovering China', CCTV News (Previously CCTV-9)
On location, Shanghai 2010 to Present• On this show Lindsey has been travelling around China investigating the socio-political issues surrounding the under-developed areas of China - how the government are improving the situation, with a focus on the impact on the people.
• This programme is broadcast across the whole of China & internationally on Sky. Refer to: http://english.cntv.cn/program/rediscoveringchina/20101231/101019.shtml
Co-Host (In English & Chinese) 'Spring Gala Festival' Live TV Variety Show, ICS (International Channel Shanghai), Singapore's Channel 5 & Malaysia's Channel 8, On Stage Shanghai 2011• In this role Lindsey co-hosted with a Chinese-only speaking Malaysian introducing the acts & bantering with her co-host in Chinese & English
Talk Show Co-Host, 'Culture Matters', ICS, In Studio, Shanghai, 2011Lindsey just recently co-hosted on the channel's most successful & longest running talk show. (www.icshanghai.com)
Actress, starring in "Café Zhou", Sitcom / Drama, On location, Shanghai 2011Here Lindsey played the part of Julie, a fashion designer from London who moves to Shanghai, meets local friends and learns about their culture in an amusing and sometimes touching way. (www.cafezhou.com)
TV Show Host, 'Citybeat', ICS, In Studio, Shanghai, 2010Lindsey anchored this fashion/lifestyle show at the end of last year. (www.icshanghai.com)
Entertainment News Host, 'Expo 360' on ICS & 'Culture Express' for CCTV News, On location, Shanghai World Expo 2010In this role, Lindsey focused on the technological, environmental and innovative wonders inside the park, as well as the culinary delights of each country's pavilion. She also took viewers on a beer & wine tour of the park. Refer to: http://english.cntv.cn/program/cultureexpress/20100705/100849.shtml
& http://youxi.xintv.com/column/col_tech_max_1.html
Live Events Host, 'Mr Expo Competition', Expo Park, Shanghai World Expo 2010TV Show Host, 'Funniest Home Video', ICS, In Studio, Shanghai, 2010-PresentLindsey is also currently the anchor/host for this light entertainment show. (www.icshanghai.com)
TV Show Co-Host, 'Shanghai A-Z', ICS, On location, Shanghai, 2010In this travel show Lindsey co-hosted alongside Steven Weathers and voyaged around Shanghai to discover & promote the best the city has to offer in terms of leisure attractions. (www.icshanghai.com)
Host, Restaurant Critic Review TV Shows for 5 Star Hotels, Video & Online, BFIC TV, On location, Shanghai 2010-Present
Lindsey hosts restaurant review programmes promoting the fine dining options at the most important 5 star hotels of the city. Refer to: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjY2ODcwMzA0.html
Live MC / Host (Wine Expert), 'Chardonnay with Sparkle', Champagne & Wine Tasting Dinner, 'Just Grapes', Shanghai, 2010Lindsey hosted this event to educate people about the merits of this widely used and under-valued-by-some grape.
Actress, 'Old Ghosts of Shanghai', Feature Film, Director: Eric Heise, Shanghai, 2010In this full-length feature film, Lindsey played the character of Sarah. This film is to be released later on this year and will be shown at the Sundance Film Festival. (http://ghostsofoldshanghai.com/trailer.html)
Presenter & Producer, 'Hyatt on the Bund', Promotional Video, On location, Shanghai, 2010Lindsey managed and created this production from conception to completion, writing the scripts, organising the shooting schedule, researching all material and directed all shots. She also presented the pieces to camera as well as conducted the interviews, and fnally edited the whole production to create the finished article. Refer to: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjA0MjcwNjUy.html
Producer, 'Tesco Value Lifetime Achievement Award', Corporate Video, On location, Shanghai, 2010Working alongside a cameraman, Lindsey managed the production, co-ordinating all crew, interviewees & location, as well as directed all shots interviews and pieces to camera.
TV Presenter/Auctioneer, 'Bid TV', 'Price-Drop TV' & 'Speed Auction TV', Freeview 23, Sky 654, Live Studio, London, 2008-2010Lindsey previously presented 3 hour shows, 5 days a week, live, solo, without autocue or scripts at the above channels (refer to www.bid.tv for live feed). Here, she specialised in selling fine art, fashion designer label goods, children's toys & fine wines, and was the principal host of the 'Jewellery Extravaganza' event on Price-Drop TV once a month.
TV Presenter/Travel Reporter, 'Holiday UK TV', Broadband, Liberty Productions, On location UK & Ireland, 2007-2008She previously freelanced as a travel reporter presenting on location alongside a male co-star, exploring the best the UK has to offer for weekend breaks and holiday destinations (refer to www.holidayuk.tv for programmes & her website for clips)
TV Presenter/Wine Expert, 'Vinappris', Sky 663, On-location & Live Studio, UK & France, 2007Here Lindsey worked as a reporter on-location, shooting abroad in the vineyards of France, interviewing producers in French & English and making short educational documentary-style stings. She was also the host of the live shows back in the UK studio, where she conducted live tastings to educate viewers about wine in general with an underlying objective to sell the wines discussed. Valuable skills/experience acquired here include a profound knowledge of Fine Wines from the world's most important growing regions, to grape varieties and tasting technique, as well as detailed training in sales presentational skills and effective interviewing technique. (refer to her website for clips)
TV Presenter/Auctioneer, 'Deal TV' Sky 677, Live Studio, London, 2006During her 10 months at the channel, Lindsey was consistently the highest selling presenter, conducting 3-4 hour shows, 4 days a week, live, solo, without autocue or scripts. She was also the principal host for the specialised theme shows in designer label fashion, fine jewellery & children's toys. Valuable skills/experience gained here included how to work effectively in a live situation with open talkback while delivering consistently professional seamless output, plus sales presentational techniques. (refer to her website for clips)
Reporter, Researcher, Writer, Producer, Editor & Presenter, 'Travelogs', On location in Paris, Newcastle & Beijing, 2007-2009Between shows, she worked on her own productions alongside a Director/Cameraman. With a genuine passion for travel, she created short promotional sales-focussed travel reports of major cities in the world (refer to her website for clips).
Fine Art Auctioneer & Sales Manager, onboard Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Norwegian Cruise Lines & Royal Caribbean for Park West Gallery, USA, Caribbean, Canada, Alaska, Baltic & Europe, 2002-2006In this role Lindsey was in charge of everything to do with the Art Auctions onboard the various cruise lines listed. She conducted the auctions live, 4 days a week, and the rest of the time managed her ten staff members, the financial accounts, the marketing/advertising plus all of the events promoting the auctions. Here she achieved and exceeded her weekly sales targets and was awarded 'Auctioneer of the Year' for outstanding revenue contribution achieved during her time with the company.
Events Host & Co-ordinator, Princess Cruises, Caribbean, 2001-2002Bi-lingual Live MC, Disneyland Paris, France, 2001Travel & Tours Sales & Entertainment Events Host, Virgin Holidays, Crete & Lanzarote, 2000Location Assistant, 'Green-Eyed Monster', BBC Drama, London 2000Researcher (Work Experience), 'The Holiday Programme', BBC 1, London, 2000(For full descriptions, further employment & previous experience information, please see CV attached.)
