PETER ANDERSON - Project Portfolio
2003 till present day - LocalEyes
Aiming to:
1. give a VOICE to every man woman and child
(on local issues)
2. become the no.1 local social network
(grounded in action)
- Nominated for "The Revolutionary Award" in Gordon Brown's Social Innovation Awards
- Other support and awards from NESTA, UnLtd, WCVA, CitizensOnline, The Funding Network
- Somerset County Council piloting the software
- www.localeyes.org
2006 - The Studio - Voice & Music Workshops
- Converted an old garage into this music & recording studio
- Running vocal workshops & instrumental sessions with up to 20 people
- Teaching with original materials, powerful harmonies, toning, over toning & improvisation
- www.shireinitiative.co.uk/studio
2005 - Tsunami Appeal CD
- Compiled 15 acoustic acts based in Pembrokeshire to create this "Acoustic Sessions" CD
- Currently in the process of selling our target of 2000 CDs with the hope of raising over £20,000
- 999 seater Gig organised for March 5th, 2005 will launch the CD and raise another £10,000 for the appeal
- http://www.shireinitiative.co.uk/default/asiacd.asp
2004 / 05 - Nautilus Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
- Setup cafe, bar & restaurant from breeze block & concrete shell in 5 months
- Instantly acquired reputation as one of the finest restaurants in Pembrokeshire
2004 / 05 - The Shire Initiative
- Founder of the Shire Initiative that facilitates various community & shire based projects
- www.shireinitiative.co.uk
2003 / 04 - Widow Twankeys Laundrette
- Refurbished, re branded & re marketed this thriving laundrette in Predergast, Haverfordwest
- Set up what is now the leading web design, hosting & technical support company in South West Wales
- www.buzinetsolutions.com
2002 / 03 - The Hoochie Coochie Blues Band
- Played saxophone in this blues band
- Became very popular on the Pembrokeshire music scene with our highlight being our support gig for Dr. Feel Good
- www.hoochiecoochieblues.co.uk
1998/99 - Combined Insurance Company of America, (Pembs. district).
- Selling personal accident insurance.
- Awarded top salesman in Pembrokeshire.
1997/98 - 3D Event Management, Melton Mowbray, Leics.
- Set up own business managing the coordination of public events
1996/98 - '3D' Double Decker Diner
- Set up own business by converting a derelict double decker bus into a mobile restaurant.
- Successfully managed the business, catering for events such as Glastonbury Festival, (backstage for the bands and crew), Bristol Balloon Fiesta, Weston Park and Longleat Safari Park.
- www.petera.co.uk/ddd
- Selling double-glazing.
- Awarded top salesman nationwide.
1995/96 - West Wales Windsurfing and Sailing, Dale, Pembs, Wales.
- In charge of running all advanced sailing, windsurfing, catamaran, powerboat and maintenance courses.
- Offered the position of management.
- Sailing Photos >>
1994/95 - Alaskan Tours, Juneau, Alaska, U.S.A.
- Selling a wide variety of different Alaskan tours.
- Promoted to sales manager in charge of a team of 5 other reps.
1993/94 - Ka-anapali Sailing Center, Lahina, Maui, U.S.A.
- Guiding whale watching trips and teaching on catamarans.
- Senior instructor, managing 4 hotel sites with 8 staff.
1992/93 - Radisson Le Flamboyant, St. Martin, Caribbean, U.S.A.
- Entertaining and looking after the well-being of between 300 and 500 guests.
- Head entertainer, organizing all activities and entertainment, including on stage performances with 3 staff.
1992/93 - Moorings Yacht Deliveries, St Martin, Caribbean, U.S.A.
- Delivering 40/60ft yachts.
- Atlantic crossing made from France via the Canary Islands to Antigua.
- Skippered 6 deliveries in-between the Caribbean islands.
1988/92 - Sunsail International, Portsmouth, U.K.
- Teaching all kinds of sailing activities.
- Managing and head chef the summer children's' campsite.