Experience

Brighter Sound

• United Kingdom
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Nov 2017 - Present

• Marketing and Operations Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

• Operations and Marketing Coordinator

  • Jul 2015 - Jan 2017

  Central support role for the company around business admin, HR support, coordination of data monitoring, contracting, reporting and applications. Manage communication systems and processes, coordinate internal and external communications and play core role in communications strategy. Task managing Digital Marketing Apprentice. The role includes:Operations-Organising the company's admin systems, including reviewing systems regularly, record management filing, handling post-Coordinating the company's calendars-Key coordination role in ensuring staff meet deadlines including delegating tasks accordingly-Supporting financial reporting, monitoring and evaluation of projects, applications and reports-Coordinating company Board meetings, including sourcing venues, setting dates, distributing the relevant papers and responsibility for accurate minute taking.-Managing and ordering office equipment and supplies within allocated budgets-Supporting Head of Operations in carrying out risk assessments-Coordinating HR processes including, recruitment, annual staff appraisals, training plans, equality and diversity policiesMarketing-Developing and coordinating company communications strategy internally and externally-Overseeing online marketing campaigns (social media, website, and other online platforms) including task managing Digital Marketing Apprentice-Writing and distributing press releases-Planning, producing and distributing company newsletters-Managing databases and networks, building positive relationships with stakeholders-Writing, creating and proof reading all company communication material-Input into management of marketing budgets-Reporting and evaluation of marketing campaigns Show less

• Marketing Officer Intern

  • Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

  Supporting role in marketing company projects. Key role in launching new brand and website. Managing all social media channels.



BRIGHTER SOUND LTD

• Manchester

• Project Manager

  • Nov 2017 - Present



Freelance

• Professional Musician (cello, piano)

  • Sep 2005 - Present

  - Regular paid musician work around South Yorkshire and Lancashire including performance with various string groups, including Steel City Strings, Yorkshire String Quartet and Simply Strings.- Piano accompanist for concerts and exams, and as a pit musician for Walmsley Church Theatre.

• Cello teacher

  • Sep 2002 - Sep 2015

  Planning, preparing and delivering specialist cello tuition to children and adults across South Yorkshire.



Sheffield DocFest

• United Kingdom
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Venue Coordinator

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

  Central front line role at Sheffield Doc/Fest 2016. Included managing a team of volunteers, liaising with producer, speakers, technicians, and external venue staff and suppliers to ensure the smooth delivery of the festival's Talks and Session programme. Required exceptional organisational and communication skills when working under pressure to oversee the delivery of a diverse and busy programme of activity, manage crowds, and ensure sessions ran on time, with smooth change overs. Central front line role at Sheffield Doc/Fest 2016. Included managing a team of volunteers, liaising with producer, speakers, technicians, and external venue staff and suppliers to ensure the smooth delivery of the festival's Talks and Session programme. Required exceptional organisational and communication skills when working under pressure to oversee the delivery of a diverse and busy programme of activity, manage crowds, and ensure sessions ran on time, with smooth change overs.



The Whitworth, The University of Manchester

• Manchester

• Retail Assistant (casual)

  • Mar 2015 - Oct 2015

  Delivering exceptional customer service and maximising sales opportunities for a newly re-opened art gallery shop. Delivering exceptional customer service and maximising sales opportunities for a newly re-opened art gallery shop.



Sofar Sounds

• United States
• Musicians
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Co-leader

  • Nov 2014 - Sep 2015

  Devising, programming, marketing and running secret performances in Sheffield, part of a global network of shows in 120 cities. Take joint responsibility for: - booking and liaison with artists, including national touring acts, - organising contracts, - scouting and securing venues in-kind, - carefully managing a budget made up entirely of donations, - publicity and marketing including managing an increasing database, whilst all the time ensuring all output is in line with Sofar Sounds HQ. Show less



Oxfam

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Festival and Event Steward

  • May 2012 - Aug 2015

  Volunteer crowd management, health and safety and assistance at major UK music festivals. Volunteer crowd management, health and safety and assistance at major UK music festivals.



In Place of War

• Manchester

• Programme Co-ordinator, Change The Record

  • Feb 2014 - Feb 2015

  Programme Co-ordinator (voluntary) for a new charitable programme of In Place of War, with the aim of creating and supporting cultural spaces in some of the most deprived areas of the world. At present, the charity has collected over £100,000-worth of music and film equipment. The role involved: - development and fundraising work including several successful sponsorship proposals - strategy creation and implementation - marketing and publicity including creating a new website and managing social media - budgeting and project evaluation - co-ordinating a team of volunteers - project managing a tour for several prominent UK artists and chefs to Makokoba, Zimbabwe for a performance, recording and workshop tour Show less



Agencia

• Freelance Social Media Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Nov 2014

  Worked closely with a team of sales reps, graphic designers, Search Engine Optimization and marketing representatives to deliver a consistent brand identity through social media. The role included: - writing social media strategies for two well-known retail brands - sales promotions - customer interaction - creative blog writing - promotion of monthly music events - doubled the email databases for one brand - coordinated a global increase in sales and interaction with customers - detailed reporting using various data evaluation tools such as Google Analytics, SEO and social media insights - designing and implementing the brands’ autumn campaigns, involving researching, budgeting and booking of a number of ‘Adventures’ and writing clear briefs for those involved, and reporting back on the effectiveness of the campaign. Show less



The Music Academy, Sheffield

• Music Tutor

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2014

  - Teaching one to one piano and cello tuition to gifted and talented young musicians from across Yorkshire, aged between 8 and 19, as part of the Centres for Advanced Training Network- Challenging pupils to excel in instrumental and musicianship skills, by providing group tuition in aural training and theory classes- Coaching and accompanying choirs and small chamber ensembles to attain high performance standards

• Senior Administrator

  • Aug 2012 - Mar 2014

  Handled day-to-day logistical and personnel management for The Music Academy, an educational music charity.The role included:- all timetabling, management and implementation of exams, concerts, workshops and weekly teaching for over 120 students and 32 tutors- producing and managing internal communication with The Music Academy (TMA), including minute taking, staff handbooks and job descriptions- assisting in the financial management and marketing of TMA including fundraising and development- designing, creating and managing a new website and social media pages- creating, recruiting and organising roles for volunteer staff Show less



The University of Manchester, School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (SALC)

• Manchester, United Kingdom

• Childrens' Activity Facilitator for Manchester Histories Festival

  • Mar 2014 - May 2014

  Designed, developed and led a project for children to engage families attending the festival. The role involved: - research into a historical point of interest for Manchester to focus the activities on - creating and leading a differentiated programme of activities for different age ranges - creating resources for use throughout the day - evaluating the project to feed back to SALC. Designed, developed and led a project for children to engage families attending the festival. The role involved: - research into a historical point of interest for Manchester to focus the activities on - creating and leading a differentiated programme of activities for different age ranges - creating resources for use throughout the day - evaluating the project to feed back to SALC.



Sheffield Music Service

• Sheffield

• Strings tutor and ensemble leader

  • Dec 2009 - Aug 2012

  - Planning, preparing and delivering specialist music tuition to young musicians from across Yorkshire, aged between 6 and 17 as individual lessons (cello and double bass), small groups and whole class teaching (violin and theory). - Musical director of Sheffield Music Service’s Intermediate String Orchestra and Double Bass Club, involving choosing repertoire, leading rehearsals and conducting performances in a range of venues. - Planning, preparing and delivering specialist music tuition to young musicians from across Yorkshire, aged between 6 and 17 as individual lessons (cello and double bass), small groups and whole class teaching (violin and theory). - Musical director of Sheffield Music Service’s Intermediate String Orchestra and Double Bass Club, involving choosing repertoire, leading rehearsals and conducting performances in a range of venues.



Wallace Consulting Engineers

• Preston, United Kingdom

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jun 2006 - Sep 2008

  Day-to-day administrative duties for a busy engineering company. Role included: - using a variety of computer programs, including designing MS Excel and Access databases - setting up a new efficient database - answering phones and dealing with queries - managing petty cash and stationary budgets for a busy office - providing secretarial support for office staff as required. Day-to-day administrative duties for a busy engineering company. Role included: - using a variety of computer programs, including designing MS Excel and Access databases - setting up a new efficient database - answering phones and dealing with queries - managing petty cash and stationary budgets for a busy office - providing secretarial support for office staff as required.



Ashton Primary School, Lancashire County Council

• Holiday Club Leader

  • Jul 2005 - Sep 2006

  Planning and implementing a full schedule of arts and sporting activities for children aged 5-11. Involved managing a team of staff, ensuring all children were appropriately engaged, and being responsible for the health and safety of all participants.

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2004 - Aug 2005

  Assisted classroom teachers with the planning, preparation and delivery of lessons for all age groups, including taking out groups for reading and maths, teaching music, singing practise, external trips and running the Christmas production.