Digital Learning Producer

• Sep 2021 - Present

In my role I:- lead on the creation of a library of audiodescriptions of artworks for blind audiences, available on Smartify;- produce videos in BSL, from script to postproduction;- support Programmers and Gallery Educators to deliver online programmes, and digital content at live onsite events, through technology support;- support Programmers to develop and produce online learning resources - work with the Social Media and Community Manager in the Digital Team to create a strong and vibrant online community of NG audiences;- coordinate work with other teams with a digital remit, including Digital, Audio Visual, Commercial Services and Press, to promote sharing of resources and content. - stay aware of innovations in the e-learning community both nationally and internationally, and bring best practice to The National Gallery, supporting the innovation programme with the development of new formats. - make sure that all digital learning content conforms to National Gallery brand, policies and best practice guidelines including safeguarding, accessibility and diversity. Show less

Young People's Programmer

• May 2019 - Aug 2021

I oversaw the strategic programming, delivery and evaluation of the Gallery's programme and outreach sessions for young people. I was specifically responsible for increasing youth audiences (particularly those who face barriers to access) and engaging young people in the decision-making processes of the Learning and National Programmes Department and across the Gallery as a whole.

Special Lecturer

• Feb 2016 - Present

Translator

• Sep 2015 - Present

NEXT TRANSLATION TO COME IN 2024 - I translated bell hooks` "Teaching to transgress - Education as the practice of freedom", published in 2019 at Syllepse Editions. - I translate articles, reviews, press releases. NEXT TRANSLATION TO COME IN 2024 - I translated bell hooks` "Teaching to transgress - Education as the practice of freedom", published in 2019 at Syllepse Editions. - I translate articles, reviews, press releases.

Research And Development Manager

• Aug 2017 - Dec 2020

As part of a team, I supported the production of film screenings. I also: - Headed the fundraising and evaluation strategy (from writing fundraising applications to designing surveys). - Participated in identifying and reaching out to potential speakers and filmmakers to introduce Dispatch FMI`s screenings. - Illustrated the fanzines we sold at screenings. As part of a team, I supported the production of film screenings. I also: - Headed the fundraising and evaluation strategy (from writing fundraising applications to designing surveys). - Participated in identifying and reaching out to potential speakers and filmmakers to introduce Dispatch FMI`s screenings. - Illustrated the fanzines we sold at screenings.

Founder and Director

• Mar 2017 - Mar 2019

As founder and director of this organisation I: - produced three workshops designed as a collaboration between me (in my capacity as a philosopher) and an artist on good practices in the arts (focusing on translation, photography, and dance). - built the fundraising and evaluation strategy (from writing fundraising applications to designing surveys) and successfully secured a £5,300 Grant from the Arts Council to produce the workshops. - identified and recruited a network of artists and partners to take part in Paper Planes' events and research. - designed all the posters and visual communications for the workshops. Show less

Director Of Education And Outreach

• Mar 2017 - Aug 2018

After carrying out the evaluation of the festival in 2017, I created and fundraised for an Outreach and Participation department and: - Built the outreach strategy for Art Night 2018, (with an impact of 1,300 participants), for children, students and families. - Set up Art Night film school in partnership with the BFI and the Cinemathèque Française for young people (13-18 years old). 90% of them achieved an AQA award unit in filmmaking. - Designed the entire monitoring and evaluation framework (collecting feedback from audience members, partners, funders, volunteers and staff) and wrote the evaluation report. - Managed a team of 4 assistants. - Identified and developed partnerships in line with the festival`s curatorial programme: institutions, schools, not-for-profits. - Implemented good practices in communications by making them colour compliant, and therefore accessible to visually-impaired spectators. - Supervised the training of 100 Art Night Guides (mostly art students), as part of Art Night`s volunteering scheme, supported by Art Fund. Show less

Report Writer

• Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

As report writer for Salzburg Global Seminar, an independent non-profit organization founded in 1947 to challenge current and future leaders to shape a better world, I: - wrote a concise summary which included a description of the event, the participants, the substantive approach, and the session findings and an engaging session report. - captured in note form the questions, ideas, recommendations, proposals, and strategies that were discussed/generated at the session. - compiled a list of articles/reports as a pre-session reader for session participants. Show less

Research and Communications Associate

• Jul 2015 - Mar 2017

Social media campaign: after successfully implementing a new social media strategy of daily sharing and publishing native content, our Twitter activity increased by twenty times from the point I started (July 2015) and September. Content production: developed and expanded our blog; shot and edited video interviews and sought out contributors; commissioned our new website in order to make it more dynamic and social media friendly. Network building: established contact with partners as diverse as filmmakers, architects and professional societies. Research: monitored new technologies and innovative interventions related to peacebuilding, policy making and the art world. Show less

Visiting Research Fellow

• Mar 2016 - Apr 2016

Junior Research Fellow

• Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

Visiting Research Fellow

• Dec 2013 - Nov 2014