Artist Manager

• Jul 2022 - Present

Artist & Project Manager for Janusz Wawrowski

• Jun 2020 - Present

Worldwide management of violinist Janusz Wawrowski who is considered the leading Polish violinist. Twice winner of the Fryderyk Award, he has been decorated by the Polish Ministry of Culture and is one of the youngest tenured professors in Europe, at the Chopin University of Music, Warsaw. As tribute to his global efforts to promote Polish culture he has been loaned, indefinitely, the Antonio Stradivari “Polonia” violin (1685) (courtesy of Roman Ziemian). Worldwide management of violinist Janusz Wawrowski who is considered the leading Polish violinist. Twice winner of the Fryderyk Award, he has been decorated by the Polish Ministry of Culture and is one of the youngest tenured professors in Europe, at the Chopin University of Music, Warsaw. As tribute to his global efforts to promote Polish culture he has been loaned, indefinitely, the Antonio Stradivari “Polonia” violin (1685) (courtesy of Roman Ziemian).

Production Manager

• Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

Cultural Programme Officer

• Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

Developed and diversified the cultural programme of this major cultural centre in Abuja: planning and co-ordinating the delivery of a diverse and dynamic range of cultural events such as screenings, concerts, theatre plays, exhibitions, conferences – about 80 per year, average of 150/300 guests (public grew by 40% in the last 2 years), with local and international artists – keeping the annual budget on track and coordinating logistics (contracts, visa applications, transport, hotels, artist schedule). Enhanced organisational communication in order to promote the Institut and grow its audience, creating and maintaining its website, designing flyers, producing content (programmes, newsletters, press releases), growing the organisation’s presence on social networks and leading on public relations. Established local and international partnerships, identifying partners to create collaborative projects and to co-fund programmes, and maintaining excellent working relationships with the network of Alliances Françaises in Nigeria and the Institut Français in Paris.

Programming Administrator

• Sep 2012 - Feb 2013

To support and assist the administration of the Programming department in the realisation of the Festival program, with particular focus upon artist coordination and contracts. To support and assist the administration of the Programming department in the realisation of the Festival program, with particular focus upon artist coordination and contracts.

Programming Assistant and Artist Liaison

• May 2012 - Sep 2012

Assisted the Producer of the Classical Music Department for the Utzon Music Series (administrative support, issuing schedules for artists, preparing contracts, writing programmes for concerts and liaising with the artists when in town). Assisted the Producer of the Classical Music Department for the Utzon Music Series (administrative support, issuing schedules for artists, preparing contracts, writing programmes for concerts and liaising with the artists when in town).

"Rising Stars" Programme Coordinator

• Jan 2012 - May 2012

- Assisted and worked with the Director of Business Development, Concerts- Organised concerts, masterclasses, public rehearsals and mentoring sessions with international leading chamber music performers for the three 2012 Musica Viva Rising Star ensembles (Enigma Quarter, Streeton Trio, Sydney Camerata Quartet).- Liaised with performers, checking repertoire details and deciding specific requirements for the performances.- Provided support in marketing strategies for Rising Stars and International concerts: niche marketing, planning and booking media.

Marketing Coordinator

• Nov 2011 - Mar 2012

- Assisted and worked with the General Manager, Senior Promotions Manager, Label Manager and Marketing Strategy Executive in the Universal Music Australia, Classics & Jazz Department- Compile and coordinate internal release schedule- Responsible for scheduling the release of recordings with sales and production departments- Create and distribute marketing assets for sales and promotions departments plus external business/media partners (sales, marketing and media presenters, distributing coverart, press/publicity shots, biographies and press release and all data pertaining to artists and albums.)- Assist and deal with the following departments/areas of the business - internal (sales, promotions, production, label managers, new business) and external (media, venues, retailers) - Contribute to establish effective marketing plans and new business presentations.- Coordinate mailouts of CDs stock, catalogue plus event invites. - Editing of Eloquence Label 2004- 2012 catalogue (as a freelancer)

Project Manager

• Apr 2010 - Dec 2010

- Corporate Sponsorship: strategic analysis and coordination: Researched an International Cause for GEMALTO (smart-card manufacturer): benchmarking, employee auditing (with worldwide interviews), CSR analysis, developing relationship with experts on the project, partnerships proposition. Managed budget: 40,000 euros- Event management: ­ 'Cultural Personality of the Year 2010' - ParisLogistical organisation of the prize-giving ceremony (booking of venue, catering and music), partnership sourcing and negotiation, invitations, signage, promotion and post event report- Strategic, commercial development and day to day administrationParticipation in strategic proposals, prospecting, market monitoring, researching and identifying targets sponsorship opportunities, internal newsletters, coordinated development of internal communication tools.