Experience

Rough Trade

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Events & Partnerships

  • Aug 2023 - Present

• Head of Events, UK

  • Jan 2021 - Jul 2023

  My role involves coordinating with music labels/distros and artist management around booking in-store events across all our Rough Trade stores. In-stores are used to promote a musician/band's latest release where we would retail the album as entry to an exclusive live performance and signing. With some larger artists, we may use this mechanism to put on larger shows at bigger venues outside of our shops.I also help oversee the Co-Op Marketing bookings within the company in regard to the paid marketing spaces available in each store and online. Show less

• Head of Bar & Events, UK

  • Jan 2021 - Apr 2023

  My primary role involves coordinating with music labels/distros and artist management around booking in-store events across all our Rough Trade stores. In-stores are used to promote a musician/band's latest release where we would retail the album as entry to an exclusive live performance and signing. With some larger artists, we may use this mechanism to put on larger shows at bigger venues outside of the shops. A few artists I've worked with in the past are, The Vaccines, Little Simz, Jordan Rakei, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Jake Bugg, Tom Odell, Jungle, Damon Albarn, and more.I look after the overall cafe/bar offer for each store, determining what is sold at each site, paying particular attention to margins, customer demand, and profitability. I feel it's important for each store to have its own individuality while keeping the offer recognisable to customers visiting every Rough Trade store. Show less

• UK Bar Manager

  • May 2018 - Jan 2021

  Overseeing the Bar/Cafe sectors for all UK Rough Trade sites which include East London, Nottingham, and Bristol. This includes staff training on till, bar, and cellar operations. Judging which products work best and molding each sites bar offer individually, while keeping a sense of familiarity for customers who would visit every Rough Trade store. In-depth analysis of each products margin and profitability is key, as well as viewing how well each store control their stock levels MoM, while investigating ways to lower their variances and improve sales efficiency. This, in turn, improves the customer's overall experience at a Rough Trade. I look to preserve good working relationships with major company wide suppliers, ensuring we get the best price for the products we are retailing. We then deliver a good price to the customers, while keeping profit margins sustainable and healthy. Show less

• Bar & Events Manager

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2021

  In this role, I spearhead the bar offer for the Nottingham store as well as booking events for the 2nd floor live music/events space. This involves everything from profit margin calculations and making sure the bar sells the right products for the target market, to supervising and delegating staff on shift, alongside working face to face with customers. I've formed good working relationships with local and national suppliers to ensure we are getting the best available price to maximise margins and pursuing an overall sizable profit percentage. I also have the responsibility of being DPS to ensure the venue is operating to licensing standards.On events, I liaise and organise shows with local and independent promoters, as well as national promotions, such as DHP, Live Nation, and BBC Introducing. The events space hosts not just live music but DJs, film screenings, Q&As, book/zine launches and community-driven events such as Drag Bingo, Lego Club, baby groups, Light Night and Nottingham Pride. A few of the artists we have worked with on live in-store events include Sleaford Mods, Jake Bugg, The Charlatans, Enter Shikari, Big Narstie, Blossoms, Feeder, The Amazons, Placebo, Frank Carter, Brian Fallon and more. Show less



Under The Tree

• Nottingham

• Events Assistant

  • Oct 2012 - Sep 2015

  In my role as Event Assistant, I regularly assist in events both front of house and behind the scenes, as well as booking line ups for live music events in Nottingham. I am skilled in event promotion, including the design of promotional materials to meet briefs, social media management, online content creation and working with traditional media formats. Day to day, this involves liaising with venues, promoters, technical staff, musicians and contractors as well as maintaining the company profile and professional standards. Confident in stage management, events and festivals include Waterfront, Hockley Hustle, Dot to Dot, Kerblammo and CQ Pop Ups plus taking the lead on a charity fundraiser for Movember. Show less



The Cricketers Public House

• Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

• Assistant Bar Manager

  • Nov 2009 - Sep 2015

  After being promoted from bar staff, my current role of Assistant Bar Manager involves day to day bar operations, staff management, stock rotation and cellar operations. This position has allowed me to develop excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment while keeping up high standards and complying with health and safety standards. I am confident front of house, serving food and addressing any complaints/queries in a professional manner. I also reguarly hold the position of acting manager to cover holidays etc. Show less