Experience

The Stables MK

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations and Production Support Manager

  • Nov 2016 - Present

• Duty Theatre Manager and Bar Manager

  • Dec 2013 - Present



The Parks Trust

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Seasonal Events Assistant

  • Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  Assisting the Events Coordinator in the planning and delivery of outdoor events in various locations throughout Milton Keynes. Projects included popular and high profile events such as: World Picnic, MK Playday, Proms the Park and Spooky Halloween Walks. I gained a strong understanding of production issues and limitations of outdoor events.



Milton Keynes Rugby World Cup Fanzone

• Programming Assistant/Artist Liaison

  • Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

  Involved in training of 100 Fanzone volunteers, building upon their skills and the supportive network around them in the lead up to the event and during.Took lead in creating a pre game entertainment programme with a short lead time to the festival and on an incredibly limited budget. Artist liaison for big name artists such as Sister Sledge, Rick Astley and Will Young. I formed quick, strong bonds with managers and artists and ensured they had a positive experience at the festival under some rather challenging situations.



The Queen's Hall

• Front of House Manager

  • Aug 2012 - Sep 2014

  I gained extensive knowledge of the successful operation of music venues. My post of Duty Manager gave me the heightened responsibilities to directly line manage front of house, bar and backstage staff whilst coordinating with artists and promoters to ensure requirements are met and the event runs smoothly. I was in charge of recruiting and training new staff, creating rotas for a 60 strong team, stock orders and filing reports of each event. I worked closely with the Operations Manager attending regular meetings and taking on additional admin tasks related to artist contracts and promoter enquiries. This further insight into the the operations of the venue gave me more of a solid understanding when transferring that knowledge into my front of house role when dealing directly with the promoters and artists on the night of the event.Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2011/2012/20133 years experience in Front of House Management and supervising during these extremely busy times at the venue. Dealing with high volumes of audiences and world class artists. Working long hours and ensuring we provide the highest standard of service across the venue.



Milton Keynes International Festival

• Stables Spiegaltent Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

  Responsible for the complete running of 28 events within the 10 day temporary venue. I adhered to demanding artists contracts, provided riders and welcomed them onsite to the festival. With a venue capacity of 500 I was responsible for leading a team 15 volunteers per performance, ensuring fast turnarounds, troubleshooting customers complaints and queries.



The Martyn Bennett Prize

• Project Administrator

  • May 2013 - Sep 2013

  The funding for the Martyn Bennett Prize application was received late and so deadlines for the organisation of this project were incredibly tight. Budget control, excellent communication skills, multitasking, delegation and team work were essential skills I possessed to successfully carry out my role of Project Administrator. I thrived working in this atmosphere and enjoyed seeing the project from start to completion.