Experience

Upswing

• Egypt
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Engagement Programme Producer

  • Mar 2017 - Present

  Planned and managed an engagement program connected to a ACE funded strategic touring projectManaging multiple budgets, of between £5k - 50kCreated systems to monitor and evaluate the success of projects against aims and outcomesLiaised with the creative team to find ways to connect the engagement program to the main productionEnsured targets for participation were met or exceededDeveloped Learner Resources connected to a production, and ensured this complimented core curriculum subjectsCreated and developed positive relationships with schools, libraries and arts centresManaged and trained teams of facilitators to deliver workshops

• Producer

  • May 2017 - Present

  Developed a participatory circus project for older people with dementia, for Upswing and Hull UK City of Culture 2017Created strong working relationships with six care providers in Kingston-Upon-HullManaged a budget of £26,000, ensuring that the project came in on budgetWrote detailed interim reports, to update all stakeholders on how the project was progressingProduced risk registers, and carefully managed risks to the projectManaged a diverse team of arts professionals, including a designer, artist educators, production manager and director.



Intrepid Ensemble

• Artistic Director

  • Jun 2012 - Present

  I have managed multiple projects through the full cycle of delivery. The organisation now provides innovative theatre workshops to schools across the U.K,, there is a regular program for young theatre makers and performance opportunities for young people in professional venues. I have managed multiple projects through the full cycle of delivery. The organisation now provides innovative theatre workshops to schools across the U.K,, there is a regular program for young theatre makers and performance opportunities for young people in professional venues.



Rose Bruford College

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Producer, Director, Workshop Facilitator

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2017

  Worked with the Course Director to plan and deliver the arts program, which supported the aims and objectives of Bruford Youth TheatreDesigned programs to explore varied artistic forms and methodologiesLed and managed small production teamsKept up to date with relevant safeguarding legislation Worked with the Course Director to plan and deliver the arts program, which supported the aims and objectives of Bruford Youth TheatreDesigned programs to explore varied artistic forms and methodologiesLed and managed small production teamsKept up to date with relevant safeguarding legislation



The Old Vic

• United Kingdom
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Facilitator

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

  The project uses the arts as a tool to support curriculum objectives and promote social wellbeing. As Lead Facilitator, I liaised with schools and other workshop leaders to ensure the smooth running and professional facilitation on the Schools Program. The workshops are practical, engaging and fast paced - enabling students to have first class access to the theatre and develop skills in team work, confidence and public speaking. I was also involved in the evaluation process, to improve the quality of the project in the next phase of delivery.



Silent Secret

• Information Services

• Outreach Coordinator

  • Feb 2015 - Apr 2016

  Developed a series of arts workshops which used drama to explore the theme of mental healthBuilt strong partnerships with schools to ensure wide participation on the programTook responsibility for monitoring and evaluation. Developed a series of arts workshops which used drama to explore the theme of mental healthBuilt strong partnerships with schools to ensure wide participation on the programTook responsibility for monitoring and evaluation.



Bunbanter Young Theatre Company

• Director

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

  I directed two productions; one devised (Slow) and one working with new writing (No.1 Villain Agency). I worked closely with the writer in the early stages, then broke down the script, analysed and explored the content and conducted relevant research. I directed two productions; one devised (Slow) and one working with new writing (No.1 Villain Agency). I worked closely with the writer in the early stages, then broke down the script, analysed and explored the content and conducted relevant research.



International Youth Arts Festival

• United Kingdom
• Musicians

• Outreach Coordinator, Director

  • Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

  I devised and delivered an outreach program for the International Youth Arts Festival – producing a collaboration between schools, artists, venues and the festival. I devised and delivered an outreach program for the International Youth Arts Festival – producing a collaboration between schools, artists, venues and the festival.



National Citizen Service (NCS)

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Arts Practioner

  • May 2014 - Sep 2014

  I led a group of 10 young people, training them in intensive arts workshops. For the project, I managed the group working with a community partner - such as homeless shelter or O.A.P. home - then directed a performance with which reflected the stories they learned. I led a group of 10 young people, training them in intensive arts workshops. For the project, I managed the group working with a community partner - such as homeless shelter or O.A.P. home - then directed a performance with which reflected the stories they learned.



The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts

• United Kingdom
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Workshop Facilitator

  • Oct 2012 - Aug 2013

  Delivered workshops training diverse theatre conceptsWorked towards set aims and outcomes, and completed evaluations at the end of sessionsLed groups of up to 30 young people, being responsible for their safeguarding and well-being of the group at all times Conducted relevant risk assessments and followed Health and Safety guidelines Delivered workshops training diverse theatre conceptsWorked towards set aims and outcomes, and completed evaluations at the end of sessionsLed groups of up to 30 young people, being responsible for their safeguarding and well-being of the group at all times Conducted relevant risk assessments and followed Health and Safety guidelines



Third Arrangement Theatre Company

• Producer

  • Jun 2012 - Nov 2012

  Coordinated a tour of European Festivals for the company - which visited Bratislava, Edinburgh and MoscowManaged budgetsArranged travel & accommodation for all cast and crew. Coordinated a tour of European Festivals for the company - which visited Bratislava, Edinburgh and MoscowManaged budgetsArranged travel & accommodation for all cast and crew.