Katherine Newman
Reservations and Relationships Executive at Oxford Castle & Prison- Claim this Profile
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French Limited working proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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Latin Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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DBS check
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)Sep, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Facebook Marketing
Social Media College through FutureLearnJan, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Create a Social Media Marketing Campaign
University of Leeds and Institute of Coding through FutureLearnDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
The Museum as a Site and Source for Learning
University of Glasgow through FutureLearnOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Diploma in IT level 2
RSAAug, 1988- Oct, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) EnglandNov, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Artists' Techniques and Methods
Tate Gallery -
Diploma in Art History passed with Distinction
London College of Art -
Drawing Techniques
Tate Gallery
Experience
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Oxford Castle & Prison
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reservations and Relationships Executive
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Mar 2022 - Present
Promoting Oxford Castle and Prison as a heritage tourism venue and visitor attraction across a variety of channels and increasing awareness of the unique and fascinating history of the site and its long association with key events in the life of the city and role in shaping the wider history of England for over 1000 years. Maintaining strong connections with educational providers, detailing the structured educational sessions and costumed tours tailored to the National Curriculum which are on offer and increasing the number of English Language schools visiting the site as part of their cultural enhancement activities whilst studying in Oxford. Connecting with local history and archaeology societies, TICs and U3A groups to promote group visits and outreach education opportunities and running education workshops for visiting school groups and managing site visits for corporate and community partners. Creating a network of contacts across the heritage tourism and leisure sectors to increase visitor numbers and promote the range of events and experiences available at Oxford Castle and Prison from ghost walking tours to murder mystery evenings, holiday activities to private corporate hire and parties. Selling private hire space both via email and face-to-face with clients via site visits. Collaborating with hotels, local businesses, conference organisers and coach tour operators to promote the site and increase bookings and negotiating new partnerships to enhance the range of events we host. Thinking creatively to maximize opportunities to showcase the site and enhance visitor experience. It is such a privilege to be promoting this historically significant site and to share the story of the people who lived and died within its walls and to ensure that the site is preserved and protected for future generations as well as appreciated and enjoyed by visitors today. Show less
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Iona House Gallery
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United Kingdom
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Artists and Writers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art Gallery Manager
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Jan 2004 - Mar 2022
Responsible for all aspects of running a large contemporary art gallery including sales negotiation, working with artists and suppliers, hanging exhibitions and day-to-day accounts. Preparing and planning for art fairs and external events to showcase the gallery and our artists. Packing and shipping artwork internationally to ensure safe and prompt delivery. Administering two websites including writing a blog covering current exhibitions and featured artists. Offering high levels of customer service, promoting the work of our artists and undertaking art consultancy work with clients in order to find the right pieces for their individual taste and budget. I particularly enjoy the aesthetic process of hanging an exhibition to maximise the beauty of the work and ensure that our artists are viewed in the best possible environment and listening to clients to understand what they are searching for and achieving a perfect match for them. This is hugely satisfying. Processing Own Art loan applications Managing websites and online orders Creating social media content on several platforms to increase brand presence, SEO and promote artwork and sculpture Working with the Affordable Art Fair to organise all aspects of exhibiting at Battersea and Hampstead Daily accounting for the business on Xero and in-house systems Undertaking online courses to expand my knowledge of gallery and museum work and Art History (I have a Diploma in Art History, Passed with Distinction) Show less
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Translation Rights Negotiator
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Mar 2001 - Dec 2003
Negotiating the sale of foreign language rights for the Academic and Polity Press textbook lists with an international client base. Attending the International Frankfurt and London Book Fairs to promote the lists and managing assistants and temps to achieve annual sales targets.
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Senior Publishing Co-ordinator
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Apr 1999 - Mar 2001
Co-ordinating all aspects of the the publishing programme from market research, commissioning, manuscript delivery through to publication and organising marketing and publicity initiatives. Organising and running book launches and academic sales conferences.
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Market Researcher/ Web Researcher
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Sep 1998 - Apr 1999
Web research and drawing up extensive written reports including SWOT analysis, competition research, list building and pricing evaluation across the humanities and social science lists.Promoting newly published textbooks to academics across the UK, Eire and Scandinavia via the telephone and achieving regular sales targets.
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Roman Baths Museum and Interpretation Centre
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Roman Baths Museum, Bath
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Educational Tour Guide
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Jun 1994 - Nov 1998
Conducting seasonal educational guided tours of the ancient bath house and museum collections for visitors and special interest groups and school parties and assisting in handling and interpretation sessions in the education department. Also acting as a living history interpreter -- as Claudia, a Roman matron, I dressed in Roman costume and talked about various aspects of Roman life at special events at the Baths complex. I have experience of working with a wide cross-section of the community from primary school children and special needs groups to corporate and special interest groups, tailoring my educational tours to suit their needs and expertise and of working closely with colleagues to provide a range of interactive activities in order to interpret the site for visitors. Show less
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Waterstones
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Buyer/ Bookseller
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Oct 1995 - Dec 1996
Meeting sales reps to buy and sub stock and managing 3 sections in-store and writing book reviews for the Waterstones 'Guides' and table-top review initiative. Organising book signings with local authors and promotional displays in the Bath branch. Meeting sales reps to buy and sub stock and managing 3 sections in-store and writing book reviews for the Waterstones 'Guides' and table-top review initiative. Organising book signings with local authors and promotional displays in the Bath branch.
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Education
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1991 - 1994
University of Wales, Cardiff
Ancient History, Ancient civilization and culture with Latin -
2021 - 2021
FutureLearn in association with the University of Glasgow
The Museum as a Site and Source for Learning, Museology/Museum Studies -
2011 - 2013
London Art College
Diploma in Art History, Art History, Criticism and Conservation -
1998 - 1999
Oxford Brookes University
PG Dip, Publishing Studies -
1994 - 1995
University of Bristol
PG research, Ancient Cultures -
1983 - 1990
St Mark's CofE Senior School
A' Level, Modern History, English Literature, Art and Graphic Design -
1983 - 1990
St Mark's CofE Senior School
GCSE, 11 subjects -
2015 -
Futurelearn in association with University of Southampton
Agincourt 1415, Passed all modules -
2014 -
Futurelearn in association with University of Warwick
Shakespeare and His World, Completed all modules
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