Experience

LIMPI - Lillehammer Institute of Music Production & Industries

• Norway
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Working as part of the management team at LIMPI to further develop the school and its offer to the music talent attending. My role includes strategic development and enhancing the holistic approach and quality of the programme, alongside daily support of the students. Lillehammer Institute of Music Production and Industries offers the music education program Advanced one-year Program in Professional Music Production and International Music Industries. Music education is often synonymous with three to four years in school, with an emphasis on theory and classroom teaching, with time spent studying instead of creating. Limpi was founded to turn this model upside down - in addition to our world class mentoring, our program includes regular music business courses, technical master classes, writing and production workshops with industry experts. We also focus on our students well-being as everyone needs a bit of balance!



Los Angeles Academy for Artists & Music Production

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Admissions

  • May 2021 - Present

  Proud to be part of the team taking the LIMPI magic over to LA to replicate our one-year intensive music program in partnership with Stargate and an array of world class mentors. Proud to be part of the team taking the LIMPI magic over to LA to replicate our one-year intensive music program in partnership with Stargate and an array of world class mentors.



Action for Diversity and Development

• United Kingdom
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  It has been an absolute privilege to join this incredibly special bunch of people in the early stages of reviving an organisation that was set up in 2009 to tackle inequality in the music & creative industries. Like many, they saw the heightened, global consciousness following the death of George Floyd in May 2020 and the subsequent movement which highlighted many of the existing and systemic inequalities across society, as an opportunity to address with greater vigour, some of the long-standing disparities present within the industries they know and love. It remains an honour and a privilege to work with this remarkable group of accomplished individuals.



Fully Focused Productions | Million Youth Media (MYM YouTube)

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair of the Board

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  Fully Focused is a genuine youth led media organisation that uses the power of film to challenge perceptions, raise awareness, change mindsets and transform lives. We are a multi award-winning production company, recently rated as the fastest growing youth media platform in the UK. I have been part of the Fully Focused team since its inception - playing a significant role in developing infrastructure, business plan creation, event production and fundraising. I also provide support to the management of staff and the young team. In 2014 we were proud to win 'Best Documentary' at the TriForce Film Festival held at BAFTA for the 2014 Appeal Film produced for the Amy Winehouse Foundation. A dual celebration for me as this project enabled me to bring my two passions together. In 2011 I co-produced the documentary 'Riot from Wrong' which examines the underlying causes within society that led to the London riots. During 2011-2013 I organised multiple RfW screenings across the UK including Houses of Parliament, Somerset House, Roundhouse, BFI, East London Film Festival and Portobello Film Festival. Check out our youth led YouTube channel Million Youth Media below!



MUSIC WALK OF FAME LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Musicians

• Community & Events Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2020

  The world’s first Music Walk of Fame is literally setting in stone the names of those that have blazed a trail through the world of music. Icons, innovators and industry movers-and-shakers are being celebrated, alongside the unsung backroom writers, producers and impresarios. Across the next two decades stones will be unveiled in a fanfare of live performances and global media attention. Assisted the founder in the strategic and structural development of the organisation. Developed the organisations Corporate Social Responsibility plan, oversee all community projects and engagement activities. Events manager of all MWOF stone unveilings and post unveiling events for; The Who, Madness, Amy Winehouse, Soul II Soul. Involved in planning of future unveilings and their associated community activities. Liaison between artists, management, council officials, events team, sponsors and the public.



RoundTable Global

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Head of Social Responsibility

  • Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

  Lead on the Global Youth Awards 2018, a platform to celebrate inspiring young people aged 12-25 who are doing remarkable things around the world in the areas of Educational Innovation, Empowering Everyone and Environmental Rejuvenation. The awards took place in London, Los Angeles and Cape Town.RoundTable Global are an International award winning learning and development organisation passionate about making a change in the world. As part of our philanthropic commitment to Three Global Goals of Empowerment for All, Educational Reform and Environment Rejuvenation, we are expanding our reach to create the Global Youth Awards, previously the Positive for Youth Awards.

• Global Change Ambassador

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

  RoundTable Global is a learning and development organisation passionate about making a difference in the world. They use their expertise to bring the creative and corporate worlds together for mutual benefit and learning, delivering empowerment programmes that further their three Global Goals. This is their contribution to creating restorative, inclusive change in the world.I recently became a Global Change Ambassador, and am passionate about supporting the new global initiative and call to action for contributors, collaborators and sponsors to get involved with delivering ‘Three Generations, Three Global Goals’ to Find Balance through:Educational ReformEmpowering EveryoneEnvironmental Rejuvenationhttp://www.roundtable.global/ambassadors/



Amy Winehouse Foundation

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programme and Events Director

  • Oct 2011 - Sep 2018

  A founding member of the Amy Winehouse Foundation I held an overarching role in the design, development and structure of the organisation. I managed people, projects & events. People • Personal Development - support individuals with personal growth & transferable skills, supporting them into further employment, education & training opportunities. • Staff Management - line management of staff, volunteers & resources, encouraging development and growth, instilling leadership and direction, ensuring high quality delivery. Projects • Design of bespoke programmes from inception to delivery; research areas of need, consult with key stakeholders, develop pilot and evaluate effectiveness. • Amy’s Yard - plan, develop & oversee delivery of 12-week AQA accredited artist & personal development programme, supporting talented 18-25 year olds to become self-sustaining artists through 1-1 studio time and master classes with industry professionals. • Grant Making - identify priority funding needs, develop application & evaluation processes. Allocation of £1,050,00 over five years, manage relationships with grant holders, monitoring impact & effectiveness. Events • Gala Dinners – event director of annual AWF Gala managing fundraising, production, catering, staff, volunteers, entertainment, PR & communications, VIP guests and creation of appeal films. The Dorchester - 2018, 2013 & 2012, The Landmark Hotel - 2014, The Savoy - 2015. • #AWFis5 and #Amys 30 – marking Amy Winehouse’s & AWF's birthday - liaison with local Camden businesses & music venues. Leading on all programming, production, live music, PR, design, pop-up shop and merchandise, publicity & promotion. Management of staff & volunteers. • Exhibitions - 'For You I was a Flame' Proud Galleries and 'When I Walk in Your Shoes' Westbank Gallery – co-curated exhibitions & private view events, liaison with galleries, artists & photographers. • Planned & delivered events at Speakers House, City Hall, BT Tower & St Pancras Hotel.



Hackney Play Association

• Training & Development Coordinator

  • 2002 - 2010

  I joined Hackney Play Association as the office administrator assisting the Director with the preparation and delivery of training play work professionals. I moved on to become the Training & Development Coordinator managing the administration and programming of Level 2 and 3 play work qualifications, alongside a rolling programme of short courses for professionals from play and youth work settings. I also created and managed an employability programme for 16-25 year olds - securing funding, planning schedules, managing delivery, supporting young people and arranging work placements. My role also involved fundraising, event planning and governance support.