Derek
Operations Support
Derek provides operational support across Urban Foundry’s projects, working alongside the team to help coordinate activities and keep things running smoothly. He has been involved in a wide range of initiatives, including Swansea Bay Street Markets, PopUp Wales and creative projects delivered for local organisations.
His experience includes supporting projects for Quadrant Shopping Centre and University of Wales Trinity Saint David, including the Creative Bubble initiative and Phoenix Community Fun Days. He brings a flexible, hands-on approach to his work, supporting the practical delivery of projects and events.
Alongside his work at Urban Foundry, Derek is a freelance performer and writer. Since returning to Swansea in 2015, he has worked on a variety of creative projects, including writing, directing and performing in a comedy sketch show and having a short play developed through the Sherman Theatre’s Taith scheme.