Tuesday, 28 December 2010
Monday, 27 December 2010
Annika's Biography
Annika Nation-Reid (born 1978) is a Black British Broadcast Producer/Journalist in South Wales (United Kingdom).
Annika was born in Cardiff, but her heritage is quite unusual. Her Mother is native Jamaican (Maroon) and White/Indian, her father native English, White/Ghanaian and Jamaican. As a young girl, Annika was raised by her mother in a good Christian environment and taught the values of trusting in God. Her Pastor, Hyacinth Lewis of Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ (Cardiff, UK), recalls how they would ask her to pray at 7 years old and have to place a box for her to stand on at the Rostrum; "To this day I have people ask me how is that sweet girl who could pray the church down?".
Annika left Wales in 1995 to pursue her education in London, Brixton and spent 4 years pursuing a career in computers. Following the birth of her son Christopher John Charles II Nation, she returned to Wales, where she now resides. After returning, she trained in Health Care Science at the University of Glamorgan. In 2001 she began working in various NHS (National Health Service) Hospitals and Care Homes across Wales specializing in EMI (Elderly Mentally Impaired) patient care as a B Grade Nurse.
Tragedy struck Miss. Nation-Reid in 2006 when she was victim to a domestic violent incident which left her physically impaired. In 2008/2009 she nearly lost her life in a near death road traffic accident which saw her become an in-patient in the University Hospital of Wales for 3 months. Whilst there she was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia; a condition which causes severe muscle and joint pain and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. After which, Annika had to adjust to a completely new lifestyle. "I had to think before I would do simple things like open a door. I was like a baby learning to walk for the first time I re-embraced my faith for strength." She became an active member of her church choir, finding her voice again through Gospel Music.
Following her diagnosis Annika returned to College and joined 'Coleg Glan Hafren,' which is Welsh for 'The College Over the Severn,' training in Computer Administration. She pursued this career through the only Black-Welsh Managed Radio Station in Wales and was quickly promoted to Researcher/Producer for Faye & Latifa's (hosts of Radio Cardiff's 'Let the Music Play' radio show) 'Women Stepping Out' project. Annika's first Press Room experience was 'The Oraclez Gospel Concert', where artists such as CoCo from SWV, Mary Mary, Kirk Franklin and CeCe Winan were making their debut in London at The Wembley Arena. "I felt honoured to be there. While undergoing physiotherapy, I would listen to Kirk Franklin every morning. This would give me the strength I needed through the day to help me re-learn how to function."
Following this success, she presented the Saturday afternoon Sports Programme with Jeremy Rees 'Ready Steady Score!' ntil he took over the 'Soulful Saturday Breakfast' slot. It was then she started to script write/co-host for the 'What's In..?' a segment of 'Good Morning Cardiff' with John Lenny Jr MBE. " This is where I would have my first experience of requesting and receiving funding and sponsorship for my show, I was extremely proud of myself". Annika wrote up a proposal and received sponsored funding for this show, it would be her first independant project. She then began working with 'Able Radio' as a Broadcast Journalist who were recognised by the 'Cardiff &Vale Co-alition for Disabled People' Awards for its achievement in raisiing awareness of people living with disabilities or long term medical illnesses.
Annika began writing freelance for 'The Call & Post' an African American newspaper established since 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio USA and the university student union magazine 'Retro' in the University of Wales Institute Cardiff, where it was her goal to pursue a Doctorate in Media Studies. Annika was the Student Representative for the 2009 BA (Hons) Media Studies with Visual Cultures Students.
She actively seeks out charity fundraising events with a mission to build public awareness of the effort of BME non profit organisations and mental health charitable organisations within Wales such as 'MIND' and 'Time To Change'. Part of this mission was the drive which inspired her to coordinate the Cardiff Bay 'Tickled Pink' & 'MENFA Mentoring For All' and 'Radio Cardiff' charity fund raising event with 'ASDA Cardiff Bay(a part of the Walmart family'). Tickled Pink is a charity which helps to improve the lives of Breast Cancer survivors, and 'MENFA Mentoring For All' is a charity which supports the Cardiff Bay Ethnic Minority community empowering themselves to achieve their goals academically. Annika colaborated with ASDA Cardiff bay for the BBC charity 'Children In Need' whereby she contributed to the UK raising £18,098,199.
Annika also spent her time volunteering with 'BVSNW Black Voluntary Sector Network Wales' steering group whos aim it is to promote diversity within Wales. Their most recent project for Black History Month saw 6,000 people come in and around wales to the Wales Millenium Centre in Cardiff Bay to celebrate black heritage contributionals made to Wales.
Annika played an active role in her community raising awareness of issues in the Educational Institution for Black Minority Ethnic children, this followed after her son became a victim of discrimination and race related crimes. "I encourage my son in proving the stereotypical system wrong, you're not what society labels you as, and education is the key for the door that he will open to positive life changing experiences".
Annika is looking forward to what the future may hold working alongside the Director of the Black International Film Festival & Music Video Screen Awards Mr Dean Alexander; hopes to manage a foundation in the name of her late grandfather Zachariah Reid who came to the UK from the caribbean following the windrush inspired by his ambition, self drive and hard work, she believes many other third generation caribbean males within the UK can also be inspired by his story to pursue their dreams, and empower themselves to advance economically, not allowing themselves to fit into typical stereotypes that society creates for them.
Annika was born in Cardiff, but her heritage is quite unusual. Her Mother is native Jamaican (Maroon) and White/Indian, her father native English, White/Ghanaian and Jamaican. As a young girl, Annika was raised by her mother in a good Christian environment and taught the values of trusting in God. Her Pastor, Hyacinth Lewis of Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ (Cardiff, UK), recalls how they would ask her to pray at 7 years old and have to place a box for her to stand on at the Rostrum; "To this day I have people ask me how is that sweet girl who could pray the church down?".
Annika left Wales in 1995 to pursue her education in London, Brixton and spent 4 years pursuing a career in computers. Following the birth of her son Christopher John Charles II Nation, she returned to Wales, where she now resides. After returning, she trained in Health Care Science at the University of Glamorgan. In 2001 she began working in various NHS (National Health Service) Hospitals and Care Homes across Wales specializing in EMI (Elderly Mentally Impaired) patient care as a B Grade Nurse.
Tragedy struck Miss. Nation-Reid in 2006 when she was victim to a domestic violent incident which left her physically impaired. In 2008/2009 she nearly lost her life in a near death road traffic accident which saw her become an in-patient in the University Hospital of Wales for 3 months. Whilst there she was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia; a condition which causes severe muscle and joint pain and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. After which, Annika had to adjust to a completely new lifestyle. "I had to think before I would do simple things like open a door. I was like a baby learning to walk for the first time I re-embraced my faith for strength." She became an active member of her church choir, finding her voice again through Gospel Music.
Following her diagnosis Annika returned to College and joined 'Coleg Glan Hafren,' which is Welsh for 'The College Over the Severn,' training in Computer Administration. She pursued this career through the only Black-Welsh Managed Radio Station in Wales and was quickly promoted to Researcher/Producer for Faye & Latifa's (hosts of Radio Cardiff's 'Let the Music Play' radio show) 'Women Stepping Out' project. Annika's first Press Room experience was 'The Oraclez Gospel Concert', where artists such as CoCo from SWV, Mary Mary, Kirk Franklin and CeCe Winan were making their debut in London at The Wembley Arena. "I felt honoured to be there. While undergoing physiotherapy, I would listen to Kirk Franklin every morning. This would give me the strength I needed through the day to help me re-learn how to function."
Following this success, she presented the Saturday afternoon Sports Programme with Jeremy Rees 'Ready Steady Score!' ntil he took over the 'Soulful Saturday Breakfast' slot. It was then she started to script write/co-host for the 'What's In..?' a segment of 'Good Morning Cardiff' with John Lenny Jr MBE. " This is where I would have my first experience of requesting and receiving funding and sponsorship for my show, I was extremely proud of myself". Annika wrote up a proposal and received sponsored funding for this show, it would be her first independant project. She then began working with 'Able Radio' as a Broadcast Journalist who were recognised by the 'Cardiff &Vale Co-alition for Disabled People' Awards for its achievement in raisiing awareness of people living with disabilities or long term medical illnesses.
Annika began writing freelance for 'The Call & Post' an African American newspaper established since 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio USA and the university student union magazine 'Retro' in the University of Wales Institute Cardiff, where it was her goal to pursue a Doctorate in Media Studies. Annika was the Student Representative for the 2009 BA (Hons) Media Studies with Visual Cultures Students.
She actively seeks out charity fundraising events with a mission to build public awareness of the effort of BME non profit organisations and mental health charitable organisations within Wales such as 'MIND' and 'Time To Change'. Part of this mission was the drive which inspired her to coordinate the Cardiff Bay 'Tickled Pink' & 'MENFA Mentoring For All' and 'Radio Cardiff' charity fund raising event with 'ASDA Cardiff Bay(a part of the Walmart family'). Tickled Pink is a charity which helps to improve the lives of Breast Cancer survivors, and 'MENFA Mentoring For All' is a charity which supports the Cardiff Bay Ethnic Minority community empowering themselves to achieve their goals academically. Annika colaborated with ASDA Cardiff bay for the BBC charity 'Children In Need' whereby she contributed to the UK raising £18,098,199.
Annika also spent her time volunteering with 'BVSNW Black Voluntary Sector Network Wales' steering group whos aim it is to promote diversity within Wales. Their most recent project for Black History Month saw 6,000 people come in and around wales to the Wales Millenium Centre in Cardiff Bay to celebrate black heritage contributionals made to Wales.
Annika played an active role in her community raising awareness of issues in the Educational Institution for Black Minority Ethnic children, this followed after her son became a victim of discrimination and race related crimes. "I encourage my son in proving the stereotypical system wrong, you're not what society labels you as, and education is the key for the door that he will open to positive life changing experiences".
Annika is looking forward to what the future may hold working alongside the Director of the Black International Film Festival & Music Video Screen Awards Mr Dean Alexander; hopes to manage a foundation in the name of her late grandfather Zachariah Reid who came to the UK from the caribbean following the windrush inspired by his ambition, self drive and hard work, she believes many other third generation caribbean males within the UK can also be inspired by his story to pursue their dreams, and empower themselves to advance economically, not allowing themselves to fit into typical stereotypes that society creates for them.
Currently Annika can be found supporting her son Christopher John Charles II Nation (CJsNation) in his efforts to raise awareness of young carer, young adult carers, carers and elderly care givers roles. It is her hop to complete a degree through the Open University studying subjects such as Social Sciences, Psychology, Information Technology and English Literature to attain a BA Open Degree by 2019 and pursue further community projects to support vulnerable persons within the community.
For more information about Fibromyalgia and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder visit:
http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis_information/arthritis_types__symptoms/fibromyalgia.aspx
http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis_information/arthritis_types__symptoms/fibromyalgia.aspx
Annika's Curriculum Vitae (Resume)
Annika Reid
Profile
A conscientious individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. She also has the ability to communicate well with people on all levels, works well within a team or on her own initiative. She has a caring resolute approach to work, adapts well to changing situations and enjoys learning new skills.
Education
2008 - 2009 Coleg Glan Hafren
OCN Legal Secretarial Text Processing
2006 - 2008 UWIC
HNC&HND Biomedical Science
2003 – 2005 University of Glamorgan
Foundation – Health Sciences
1997 – 1998 Lambeth College
RSA CLAIT – Word Processing
1990 – 1996 Cathays High School
GCSE: Maths, Science, English, Welsh, Physical & Social Education, Graphics, Geography, Art, CDT
Employment
2012 - To date The Voice Newspaper Online
Photo-Journalist
To cover news in Wales Bristol and Gloucester
2012 - 2013 BBC Radio Wales & Radio Cardiff
Station Champion
Supporting volunteers at Radio Cardiff to share content and opportunities with BBC Radio Wales
2011 - To date Black International Film Festival and Music Video Screen Awards
Social Networking Manager
To keep members and the public updated and informed of BIFF & MVSA's announcements, events, films and music news worldwide
2010 - To date Black Voluntary Sector Network Wales
Black History Month Steering Group - Media Relations Officer
2010 - To date The Call and Post
UK Correspondance Journalist
To give insight through my articles on what life is like within the UK for the Black British community.
2009 - 2012 - Retro Magazine
Journalist
To investigate and write about current entertainment news catering to the student readership within Wales
2000 – 2004 Castle Health Care
Health Care Assistant/ B Grade Nurse
Responsibilities included in-patient care/communication, observations and neuro observations, patient infection control, manual handling, writing confidential care plans, one to one counselling, hand over and other general nursing duties.
Voluntary Work
2010 - To date Hospital Radio Glamorgan (WWthereII show)
Broadcast Producer/Journalist
To entertain hospital patients, to alleviate stressors caused by being away from home, to educate the hospital patients about BME officers, medical volunteers and civil servants preservation for peace efforts, to create an awareness of cultural diversity within the hospital environment through world music, to encourage the recovery of hospital patients through musical therapy, to promote equal opportunities, to raise funds for non-profit broadcast transmission.
2011 - To date Radio Cardiff (Young Carers Show)
Executive Producer
To be the watchdog of the public by informing the listenership of world news, current affairs seeking to make the world a better place.
2010 - 2011 Able Radio
Broadcast Journalist
To enlighten the UK population with regard to past, current and future disability focused news and views. Therefore empowering disabled persons with a voice.
2009 - To date Black Voluntary Sector Network Wales
Volunteer Staff /Co-ordinator Assistant
Greet meet and direct public during BHM event, support BVSNW.
2009 - To Date MENFA
Media and Community Relations Officer/Fundraising and Events Co-ordinator
Work involves media publicity and public awareness of organisation, fundraising events.
2009 - 2010 Premier Budgeting International
International Liasions Officer
Client mangement with regard to bookings for international media coverage.
2009 - 2010 UWIC
Staff/Student Liasion Officer
To attend Programme Committe Meetings, to meet regularly with student year to discuss issues and to represent the views of the whole year at programme committee meetings.
2008 – 2010 Radio Cardiff
Co-Host/Entertainment Journalist, Researcher/Producer
Work Involves organising of entertainment interviews for staff, keeping staff up to date with events, sponsorship, opportunities promoting Radio Cardiff. Liaising wih the Media and entertainment industry.
2008 - 2009 - BME Parent Support Group
Director
Work involves supporting BME parents especially those who have ESOL needs in school and school staff liasion.
2006 - 2008 - UWIC Multicultural Society
Chair
To welcome differnet culures to UWIC acting as a direct source in sign posting individuals according to their needs, fundraising, events management, university liasion.
Additional Information
I am registered disabled, I hold a full clean drivers licence and CRB certified.
Hobbies / Interests
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my mother and son.
Profile
A conscientious individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. She also has the ability to communicate well with people on all levels, works well within a team or on her own initiative. She has a caring resolute approach to work, adapts well to changing situations and enjoys learning new skills.
Education
2008 - 2009 Coleg Glan Hafren
OCN Legal Secretarial Text Processing
2006 - 2008 UWIC
HNC&HND Biomedical Science
2003 – 2005 University of Glamorgan
Foundation – Health Sciences
1997 – 1998 Lambeth College
RSA CLAIT – Word Processing
1990 – 1996 Cathays High School
GCSE: Maths, Science, English, Welsh, Physical & Social Education, Graphics, Geography, Art, CDT
Employment
2012 - To date The Voice Newspaper Online
Photo-Journalist
To cover news in Wales Bristol and Gloucester
2012 - 2013 BBC Radio Wales & Radio Cardiff
Station Champion
Supporting volunteers at Radio Cardiff to share content and opportunities with BBC Radio Wales
2011 - To date Black International Film Festival and Music Video Screen Awards
Social Networking Manager
To keep members and the public updated and informed of BIFF & MVSA's announcements, events, films and music news worldwide
2010 - To date Black Voluntary Sector Network Wales
Black History Month Steering Group - Media Relations Officer
2010 - To date The Call and Post
UK Correspondance Journalist
To give insight through my articles on what life is like within the UK for the Black British community.
2009 - 2012 - Retro Magazine
Journalist
To investigate and write about current entertainment news catering to the student readership within Wales
2000 – 2004 Castle Health Care
Health Care Assistant/ B Grade Nurse
Responsibilities included in-patient care/communication, observations and neuro observations, patient infection control, manual handling, writing confidential care plans, one to one counselling, hand over and other general nursing duties.
Voluntary Work
2010 - To date Hospital Radio Glamorgan (WWthereII show)
Broadcast Producer/Journalist
To entertain hospital patients, to alleviate stressors caused by being away from home, to educate the hospital patients about BME officers, medical volunteers and civil servants preservation for peace efforts, to create an awareness of cultural diversity within the hospital environment through world music, to encourage the recovery of hospital patients through musical therapy, to promote equal opportunities, to raise funds for non-profit broadcast transmission.
2011 - To date Radio Cardiff (Young Carers Show)
Executive Producer
To be the watchdog of the public by informing the listenership of world news, current affairs seeking to make the world a better place.
2010 - 2011 Able Radio
Broadcast Journalist
To enlighten the UK population with regard to past, current and future disability focused news and views. Therefore empowering disabled persons with a voice.
2009 - To date Black Voluntary Sector Network Wales
Volunteer Staff /Co-ordinator Assistant
Greet meet and direct public during BHM event, support BVSNW.
2009 - To Date MENFA
Media and Community Relations Officer/Fundraising and Events Co-ordinator
Work involves media publicity and public awareness of organisation, fundraising events.
2009 - 2010 Premier Budgeting International
International Liasions Officer
Client mangement with regard to bookings for international media coverage.
2009 - 2010 UWIC
Staff/Student Liasion Officer
To attend Programme Committe Meetings, to meet regularly with student year to discuss issues and to represent the views of the whole year at programme committee meetings.
2008 – 2010 Radio Cardiff
Co-Host/Entertainment Journalist, Researcher/Producer
Work Involves organising of entertainment interviews for staff, keeping staff up to date with events, sponsorship, opportunities promoting Radio Cardiff. Liaising wih the Media and entertainment industry.
2008 - 2009 - BME Parent Support Group
Director
Work involves supporting BME parents especially those who have ESOL needs in school and school staff liasion.
2006 - 2008 - UWIC Multicultural Society
Chair
To welcome differnet culures to UWIC acting as a direct source in sign posting individuals according to their needs, fundraising, events management, university liasion.
Additional Information
I am registered disabled, I hold a full clean drivers licence and CRB certified.
Hobbies / Interests
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my mother and son.
References Available Upon Request
Contact Annika
Annika Nation-Reid
2 Birch Walk
Cardiff
CF5 3HL
info@annikanation-reid.com
Work Mobile:(0) +4479 8263 9676
For all media enquiries:
media@annikanation-reid.com
Work Mobile:(0) +4479 8263 9676
2 Birch Walk
Cardiff
CF5 3HL
info@annikanation-reid.com
Work Mobile:(0) +4479 8263 9676
For all media enquiries:
media@annikanation-reid.com
Work Mobile:(0) +4479 8263 9676
Annika's Campaigns
EAEBP European Association for the Empowerment of Black People
BVSNW Black History Month Planning Group
WWII We Were There II Musologues
Christopher anti-discrimiNATION under 18's Party in the park
AfriCaribDydd Radio, Book and Food Festival
Black Britain Is Beautiful "Thanksgiving Awards"
BBC Children In Need
NSPCC
Women's Aid
BVSNW Black History Month Planning Group
WWII We Were There II Musologues
Christopher anti-discrimiNATION under 18's Party in the park
AfriCaribDydd Radio, Book and Food Festival
Black Britain Is Beautiful "Thanksgiving Awards"
BBC Children In Need
NSPCC
Women's Aid
Annika's Shows
Able Radio Interview with RNID Kate Galloway
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qsw9Ai9pPSU RNID
For more information go to www.ableradio.com
Able Has Soul
For more information go to www.ablehassoul.blogspot.com
Published Articles
Whats the 411?
http://voice-online.co.uk/article/what’s-411
United Kingdom journalist contributing to CP2
http://www.cleveland.com/call-and-post/index.ssf/2010/06/united_kingdom_journalist_cont.htmlPeaceful Protest sparks UK riot
http://callandpost.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=981:peaceful-riot-sparks-uk-riots&catid=100:world&Itemid=492
American R & B Sensation "NEXT" come to Wales supported by "Dretonio"
http://annikanation-reid.blogspot.com/2010/07/american-r-b-sensation-next-come-to.htmlThe UK MOBO Awards Nominations Launch
http://www.uwicsu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=177453
Jo Jo “Young” Simmons tells “Young Black Cardiff” You can only get better every day you can’t get worse!
http://www.uwicsu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=177463
ASDA Cardiff Bay BBC "Children In Need" Charity Ball marred by controversy and theft
http://annikanation-reid.blogspot.com
Retro Magazine Jan-Feb 2011 "Goodbye 2010 Hello 2011" Page 20-21
http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1qsxj/RetroJanFeb2011/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yudu.com%2Fitem%2Fdetails%2F279575%2FRetro---Jan---Feb-2011
Retro Magazine May 2011 - Mario "An RnB Love Song for Cardiff?" Page 14-15
http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1s4yp/RetroMay2011/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yudu.com%2Fitem%2Fdetails%2F330454%2FRetro---May-2011
Social Networking Sites
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http://www.blackplanet.com/LadySyreeta
http://www.blackplanet.com/professional_profile/?username=LadySyreeta
http://annika-nation-reid.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/annika.reid
http://www.flickr.com/photos/annikanation-reid
http://hi5.com/friend/profile/displayProfile.do?userid=488044001
http://www.myspace.com/ladysyreeta_rhkp
http://www.twitter.com/AnnikaN_Reid
http://annikanation-reid.tumblr.com/
http://www.youtube.com/AnnikaNationReid
http://www.blackplanet.com/LadySyreeta
http://www.blackplanet.com/professional_profile/?username=LadySyreeta
http://annika-nation-reid.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/annika.reid
http://www.flickr.com/photos/annikanation-reid
http://hi5.com/friend/profile/displayProfile.do?userid=488044001
http://www.myspace.com/ladysyreeta_rhkp
http://www.twitter.com/AnnikaN_Reid
http://annikanation-reid.tumblr.com/
http://www.youtube.com/AnnikaNationReid
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