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Alexander Walker

Alexander Walker

Auckland

Summary

Talented professional entertainer with experience in theatre, film and television in lead and supporting roles. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong ability to collaborate within a team to deliver compelling performances and adapt seamlessly to changing requirements. Additional experience in education settings, utilising theatre and improvisation skills to deliver engaging material and achieve educational objectives. Brings dynamic and adaptive performance skills to a wide range of projects.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Character Performer

Auckland Museum
2023 - Current
  • Performing in character as MC and host of events.
  • Creating and improvising character interactions within immersive museum installations to convey scientific knowledge and foster engagement with young people.
  • Collaborating with other actors to execute improvised performances, integrated into scripted theatre elements, and adapting improvisation based on audience reaction to maximise engagement.

Caption Editor

ABLE
10.2015 - 07.2025
  • Producing and editing caption content for broadcast TV and commercial clients; live captioning free-to-air news bulletins, breaking news, sports and political events; assisting in training and mentoring new producers and creating training resources.
  • 20 to 40 hours per week

Postie

NEW ZEALAND POST
07.2015 - 10.2015
  • Sorting/delivering mail, packages, magazines, on bicycle and motorcycle
  • 40+ hours per week

Children’s entertainer

AN ENCHANTED PARTY
10.2013 - 12.2014
  • Pirate/Spiderman/Peter Pan – weekend work, booking-based
  • Performing one-hour shows for children’s birthday parties involving games, dance, treasure hunts, face-painting and storytelling.

Bell attendant

PULLMAN HOTEL AUCKLAND
11.2013 - 07.2014
  • Shift-based, between 16 and 40 hours per week
  • General guest help, assisting guests with luggage, parking guest vehicles, providing concierge information, airport transfer driver for VIPs, assisting in reception duties

After-school care supervisor

HOBSONVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
03.2013 - 11.2013
  • Supervising children 6 – 13 years old – assisting them with homework, facilitating games and activities, liaising with parents
  • 10 hours per week

Glassie

FREEMAN & GREY
03.2013 - 06.2013
  • Friday/Saturday overnight shifts
  • Bar work – resupplying bar, cleaning tables, ensuring general cleanliness, washing/restocking glasses

Teacher Aide

LISTON COLLEGE
05.2012 - 12.2012
  • Working with autistic child 11 years old - assisting him one-on-one with classwork, individual/group activities, liaising with teachers, creating suitable resources
  • 20 hours per week

Education

Bachelor of Performing And Screen Arts - Theatre And Screen Acting

UNITEC Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ

Skills

  • Very good command of the English language
  • Very good communication, collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Strong performance abilities in acting, hosting, MCing; expressive body language and vocal skill
  • Strong text editing skills
  • Typing (90 wpm approx)
  • Computing – experienced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint, Outlook), WinCaps Q4 and QLive Good computing skills overall
  • Full NZ Class 1 driver’s licence; can drive manual
  • Full NZ Class 6 motorcycle licence

Interests

  • Music
  • Acting and Theatre
  • Camping
  • Gardening
  • Horseback Riding
  • Dancing
  • Backpacking and Hiking

Timeline

Caption Editor

ABLE
10.2015 - 07.2025

Postie

NEW ZEALAND POST
07.2015 - 10.2015

Bell attendant

PULLMAN HOTEL AUCKLAND
11.2013 - 07.2014

Children’s entertainer

AN ENCHANTED PARTY
10.2013 - 12.2014

After-school care supervisor

HOBSONVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
03.2013 - 11.2013

Glassie

FREEMAN & GREY
03.2013 - 06.2013

Teacher Aide

LISTON COLLEGE
05.2012 - 12.2012

Character Performer

Auckland Museum
2023 - Current

Bachelor of Performing And Screen Arts - Theatre And Screen Acting

UNITEC Institute of Technology

Training

  • Bachelor Performing and Screen Arts – Acting for Screen and Theatre (completed 2011 at UNITEC)
  • Kacie Stetson Screen Acting Studio 2018-2019
Alexander Walker