1. Sam Embery
Flat 75, Altitude Apartments, 9 Altyre Road, Croydon CR0 5BP
M: 07739 353 427 E: samembery@yahoo.co.uk
Worked as a professional drummer and percussionist for nine years. Gained excellent people and
communication skills through travelling in confined environments for long periods of time.
Proficient in carpentry and construction work with good time keeping skills and the ability to work
under pressure. A good team player who is highly flexible and interested in learning new skills.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
ASHCROFT CONSTRUCTION
2014 - Present Building, carpentry and construction work on a variety of residential and commercial
premises.
Drummer & Percussionist Work
AMY MACDONALD
2010 - 2013
Australian Arena Tour Support Act for Bryan Adams
Life In A Beautiful Light UK & European Arena Tour
Life In A Beautiful Light Studio Recording
Love Love UK & European Arena Tour
A Curious Thing UK & European Promotion Tour
OLLY MURS
2010
In Case You Didn’t Know UK Promotional Tour
RAYGUN
2008 - 2010
European & UK Arena Tour Support Act for P!nk
Raygun Studio Recording
FIVE O’CLOCK HEROES
2005 - 2008
Speak Your Language Studio Recording (New York)
Bend to the Breaks UK, European & Japanese Concert Tours
Bend to the Breaks Studio Recording
FESTIVALS - ARENA VENUES - TELEVISION & RADIO SHOWS
BBC Radio 2 Maida Vale Live • British Anthems Festival Tokyo • Glastonbury Festival
Graham Norton Christmas Special • Hallenstadion Zurich • iTunes Festival • Montreux Jazz Festival
Moon and Stars Festival • MTV World Stage Malaysia • Nokia Green Room • O2 Arena • T4 on the
Beach
The Friday Night Project - Channel 4 • This Morning • Top of the Pops • Wetten Das TV • V Festival
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
THOMAS KITCHENS AND INTERIORS
2006 - 2013
Carpentry, painting and decorating (part time)
EMBERY KITCHEN FITTERS AND DECORATORS
2000 - 2014

2. Carpentry, painting and decorating (part time)
SUTTON LEISURE CENTRES Sept 2003
- Jan 2005
Lifeguard (part time) supervising the safety of adults and children using the swimming pools at two
Surrey centres. Also responsible for cleaning and general upkeep of the pool, changing rooms and sports
equipment.
- 2 -
WIMBLEDON MUSEUM SHOP Summer 2002 &
2003
Salesperson & Cashier handling a large range of tennis-themed gifts, merchandise and souvenirs sales.
WIMBLEDON LAWN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Summer 2000 & 2001
Ball Boy on Wimbledon’s prestigious show courts for two consecutive years. (Involved nine months’ of
intensive training leading up to the 2000 championships.)
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
ACADEMY OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
2002 / 2003
Higher Diploma (Distinction) in Drums Performance
THE ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (Lifeguarding & Pool Management, First Aid, CPR, Lifesaving Skills)
THE BEACON SCHOOL, BANSTEAD
A Level in Physical Education (Grade B)
AS Level in Physics, Music, Physical Education
GCSEs (Grades A-C) in English Language, English Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Music, Maths,
Geography, Physical Education, Design Technology
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ACADEMY OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
2002 / 2003
Higher Diploma (Distinction) in Drums Performance
THE ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (Lifeguarding & Pool Management, First Aid, CPR, Lifesaving Skills)
THE BEACON SCHOOL, BANSTEAD
A Level in Physical Education (Grade B)
AS Level in Physics, Music, Physical Education
10 GCSEs (Grades A-C)