Jeremy Dillon

Jeremy Dillon

  • Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire

Engaging public speaker and Blogger

Contact

Media

Social

Biography

People say you shouldn't mix faith and politics, but Jeremy Dillon has made a habit of trying to disprove this theory. A former City Councillor, and member of the Church of England, he is passionate about building cities that succeed. He has overseen the development of a multi-million pound project as part of his city's redevelopment, as well as being involved in decision-making for a quarter of a million people.

With 14 years experience in broadcast radio, along with his experience in internet journalism, he has spoken to audiences as far as the USA and Canada, and brings a diverse set of skills to the table, as well as a passion for people, especially the disadvantaged and dis-enfranchised . He has an insight into virtual communities and social media, and is an avid blogger.

Industry Expertise

Media - Broadcast
Professional Training and Coaching
Religious Institutions

Areas of Expertise

Church
Social Networking
Jesus

Accomplishments

City Councillor

2010-05-06

City Councillor of Stoke-on-Trent. Involved in public scrutiny, and heading up the
Committee for a £4.5 million project to regenerate a Youth Theatre in the City Centre.

Vice Chair Stoke Central Labour Party

Became Stoke Central Labour Party Vice-Chair

Education

Warwick Business School

Local Government Leadership Academy

Local Government

2011

As a City Councillor for Stoke-on-Trent, completed a residential course at England's Premier Business School in Political, Personal and Community Leadership.

Staffordshire University

BA (Hons) Film, Television and Radio

Media Studies

2009

Practical Media course. Filmmaking, Live Television, Interviewing and Live Radio.

Sample Talks

The future of creativity in the City.

Maiden speech to the City Council in 2010, on the back of the decision to pump a further £600,000 into the Mitchell Memorial Youth Theatre Project in Stoke-on-Trent. Followed by a BBC Interview on the future of the local area.

Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Corporate Training

Fees

$0 to $1000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee