Simara Lee McNaughton
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Swahili Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Emergency Fist Aid Responder
PADIAug, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Bigfish
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Australia
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer
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Apr 2021 - Present
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Aramis Events Co
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Australia
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Events Services
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Event and Social Media Manager/ Business Development
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Jan 2020 - Present
Aramis Events is my creative consulting and event management sole- trading company. For my clients, I develop sales strategies, creative vision, execute impactful events, mood-board creation, production, logistics, branding, online marketing, social media content creation.• Social Media strategy, including executing marketing campaigns• Business development and growth strategy Aramis Events is my creative consulting and event management sole- trading company. For my clients, I develop sales strategies, creative vision, execute impactful events, mood-board creation, production, logistics, branding, online marketing, social media content creation.• Social Media strategy, including executing marketing campaigns• Business development and growth strategy
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Event Coordinator/ Business Strategist
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Jan 2021 - Present
In 2020, I coordinated an Art Exhibition, where I managed the catering, sponsorship, press releases, hosted attendees, devised social media plan pre, during and post-event on Instagram and Facebook.In 2021, I have managed three internal events: fashion editorial photoshoot, promotional video film shoot and forward planning for conferences.• In-depth production: run sheets, floor plans, supplier communication• Events registration, greeting attendees and hosting In 2020, I coordinated an Art Exhibition, where I managed the catering, sponsorship, press releases, hosted attendees, devised social media plan pre, during and post-event on Instagram and Facebook.In 2021, I have managed three internal events: fashion editorial photoshoot, promotional video film shoot and forward planning for conferences.• In-depth production: run sheets, floor plans, supplier communication• Events registration, greeting attendees and hosting
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Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Consulting Marketing Manager
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Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
Working with the sales, reservations and operations team to execute the relaunch of the Crowne Plaza after being a Quarantine Hotel. Created the 2021 social media calendar, developed the corporate partnership model and reviewed all packages: accommodation, F&B, weddings, conferences and events.• Forecasting and scheduling marketing campaigns • Internal department communication• Development and improvements of packages Working with the sales, reservations and operations team to execute the relaunch of the Crowne Plaza after being a Quarantine Hotel. Created the 2021 social media calendar, developed the corporate partnership model and reviewed all packages: accommodation, F&B, weddings, conferences and events.• Forecasting and scheduling marketing campaigns • Internal department communication• Development and improvements of packages
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Joy Careers
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Australia
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Business Skills Training
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Creative and Social Strategy
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Aug 2020 - Nov 2020
As Head of Creative and Social Strategy, I am the creative flair behind the Joy Careers brand. I am responsible for preparing and delivering innovative and industry-leading social media content alongside eye-catching creative.I also utilized my extensive experience in event management and pubic relations to assist with corporate networking, media relations and events.• Social media strategy and content creation• New Business development and growth strategy As Head of Creative and Social Strategy, I am the creative flair behind the Joy Careers brand. I am responsible for preparing and delivering innovative and industry-leading social media content alongside eye-catching creative.I also utilized my extensive experience in event management and pubic relations to assist with corporate networking, media relations and events.• Social media strategy and content creation• New Business development and growth strategy
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The Drop Festival
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Australia
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Entertainment Providers
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Bar Operations Assistant
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Feb 2020 - Mar 2020
Accreditation for all 100 bar staff, ensuring valid RSA’s, monitoring start, break and finish times and payroll software admin. Knowledge and delivery of all key festival information, management of staff and aware of emergency protocols.• Email, telephone and on-site correspondence• Created run sheet, staff roster and software management Accreditation for all 100 bar staff, ensuring valid RSA’s, monitoring start, break and finish times and payroll software admin. Knowledge and delivery of all key festival information, management of staff and aware of emergency protocols.• Email, telephone and on-site correspondence• Created run sheet, staff roster and software management
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Frieze
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United Kingdom
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Artists and Writers
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100 - 200 Employee
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Host Manager & FOH Assistant Manager
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Oct 2019 - Oct 2019
Over the 5 event days, I managed nine hosts by dividing up a roster, managed breaks, ensured the wellbeing of each host, covered positions when needed and dealt with any guest that needed extra assistance. Assisting the FOH area included crowd management, liaison with the security teams via radios and worked directly with the FOH Manager to guarantee a seamless visitor journey through ticket check, bag drop and exit routes. Over the 5 event days, I managed nine hosts by dividing up a roster, managed breaks, ensured the wellbeing of each host, covered positions when needed and dealt with any guest that needed extra assistance. Assisting the FOH area included crowd management, liaison with the security teams via radios and worked directly with the FOH Manager to guarantee a seamless visitor journey through ticket check, bag drop and exit routes.
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PrettyGreen
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United Kingdom
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Producer
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Aug 2019 - Oct 2019
During my freelance contract, I worked on both the Audible and Lego accounts. I co-produced Audible’s launch of their new folklore tales- Audible:HAG into an instagram-ready, immersive and interactive exhibition. During the three weeks prep, I managed the scenic build team with creative briefs, managed budgets, event catering, sourcing brand ambassadors and assisted in venue dressing details. Over two days we welcomed over 1000 visitors into a multi-sensory experience at the dynamic venue, The Vinyl Factory.In under two weeks, I produced the Lego- Rebuild your World workshop at The Southbank Centre aimed to unleash children’s creativity to build and think outside the box using lego bricks. I managed many aspects of this event, including venue liaison, catering, staffing, budget management, all production aspects; install and de-rig, schedules, creative briefs, staff briefing, co-ordinated venue styling and prop placement. The highly successful event went on to visit Legoland Windsor and Legoland Discovery centres in Birmingham and Manchester.• Budget forecasting, floorpan design and creative briefs• Detailed install and de-rig schedules
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Wonderland Agency
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United Kingdom
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Manager
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Sep 2019 - Sep 2019
Student Freshers welcome week: I managed a full week of interactive events, where over 180 students attended such as pasta making, tie dye workshops, tote bag making, a pizza pub quiz plus a large scale Sunday Welcome Party. My role was to fully manage the instal and de-rig of all suppliers and ensure smooth running of the events. I coordinated the catering, musical entertainment, healthy pick & mix station, glitter station, mocktail bar and paint-a-pot station. Student Freshers welcome week: I managed a full week of interactive events, where over 180 students attended such as pasta making, tie dye workshops, tote bag making, a pizza pub quiz plus a large scale Sunday Welcome Party. My role was to fully manage the instal and de-rig of all suppliers and ensure smooth running of the events. I coordinated the catering, musical entertainment, healthy pick & mix station, glitter station, mocktail bar and paint-a-pot station.
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elrowFamily
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Spain
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Costume Assistant
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Aug 2019 - Sep 2019
My main role was to organize over 40+ performers and ensure they were issued the correct costumes and props on time for their show call. I was able to use my practical problem solving skills and help fix and alter costumes for the walkabout and stilt performers at two Elrow events. Post show, I packed down and categorised all costumes and props to be sent on to next show venue in Europe. My main role was to organize over 40+ performers and ensure they were issued the correct costumes and props on time for their show call. I was able to use my practical problem solving skills and help fix and alter costumes for the walkabout and stilt performers at two Elrow events. Post show, I packed down and categorised all costumes and props to be sent on to next show venue in Europe.
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CAMP BESTIVAL LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Performing Arts
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Production and Venue Assistant
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Jul 2019 - Jul 2019
Complete back stage management of the Blue Coats interactive children and adults venue. I ensured all 18 games and props were prepared and ready, considered and attended to the welfare of all performers, acted within the performance games when necessary, made sure all areas were kept tidy and assisted in the development of new game and ways to encourage audience participation throughout the festival. Complete back stage management of the Blue Coats interactive children and adults venue. I ensured all 18 games and props were prepared and ready, considered and attended to the welfare of all performers, acted within the performance games when necessary, made sure all areas were kept tidy and assisted in the development of new game and ways to encourage audience participation throughout the festival.
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FOH Manager
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Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
Managed and co-ordinated the smooth-running of the entrance area, ticket desk, information desk and gift-bag desk. Daily roles included managing 8 FOH hosts, completing the host roster, greeting the VIP patrons and liaison with the production company to arrange delivery of stock. Managed and co-ordinated the smooth-running of the entrance area, ticket desk, information desk and gift-bag desk. Daily roles included managing 8 FOH hosts, completing the host roster, greeting the VIP patrons and liaison with the production company to arrange delivery of stock.
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SOUL STRETCH LIMITED
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Production Assistant
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Jun 2019 - Jun 2019
At Run Fest (a new running festival near Swindon), I co-managed The Retreat area, including yoga sessions, massage bookings and holistic healing. Over the festival weekend, my role was to coordinate multiple venues, manage supplies and equipment, liaise with 12 workshops leaders and promote all bookings and sessions. By using my engaging and genuine personality, I increased the sales and revenue. At Run Fest (a new running festival near Swindon), I co-managed The Retreat area, including yoga sessions, massage bookings and holistic healing. Over the festival weekend, my role was to coordinate multiple venues, manage supplies and equipment, liaise with 12 workshops leaders and promote all bookings and sessions. By using my engaging and genuine personality, I increased the sales and revenue.
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COFFEE LAB HOLDINGS LIMITED
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Project and Events Manager
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
I delivered and produced a new co-working and events space in Southampton. I was able to utilise my in-depth knowledge and strong skills of the shared workspace industry in combination with my passion for event management. I developed all the marketing material, the membership schemes, established operational and management structure, social media accounts, budget management, furnished the space and compiling the database of members. I also organised and managed the launch event, where a mixture of potential members and investors attended. I also organised the successful launch event in April, in which over 70 local businesses and investors attended, gaining many membership sign-ups. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelabsouthampton/
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WeWork
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Community Associate
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Jul 2018 - Dec 2018
Working within the dynamic community team, I managed all in-house events; from pop-ups, Happy Hours, tailored networking events and Lunch & Learns. My role was to support the team with sales and operations, manage the front desk, coordinate the busy mail room, assist members with a variety of enquiries and provide a positive and helpful ‘face’ to the building. I also led many walk-in hot-desk tours, with successful on-the-spot membership agreements. Working within the dynamic community team, I managed all in-house events; from pop-ups, Happy Hours, tailored networking events and Lunch & Learns. My role was to support the team with sales and operations, manage the front desk, coordinate the busy mail room, assist members with a variety of enquiries and provide a positive and helpful ‘face’ to the building. I also led many walk-in hot-desk tours, with successful on-the-spot membership agreements.
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The Office Group
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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300 - 400 Employee
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Front of House
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Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Complete office management including office space viewings, service and licence fee billing, meeting room coordination, client liaison, technical support for all members and project managed new office client logistics. I project managed the logistics of over 20 office clients as they move in and out of offices. It was a great process in which my meticulous attention to detail and excellent use of Outlook and Microsoft office has proven very useful. Most importantly, my friendliness, professionalism and impeccable customer service skills have ensured for extremely happy, loyal clients.
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Quintessentially
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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500 - 600 Employee
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Production Assistant
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
My internship at Quintessentially Events allowed me to work with award-winning event managers and producers on large-scale live events. I learnt many valuable skills including professional confidence, time management, balancing priorities, budgets and business development. I have also learnt about the dynamics of working within a corporate team towards important deadlines, pitching event proposals, venue procurement, sourcing and editing quotes by dealing directly with suppliers and clients. During my time at Quintessentially I was viewed as an asset to the team and was able to work for the following clients; Facebook, Instagram, Deutsche Bank, CCA, Cunard, Barbican Theatre, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Good Chance Charity, Walking the Courses, Capital FM Summertime Ball and numerous Weddings and private Birthday Parties.
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Creative Director and Founder
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Dec 2015 - Mar 2016
This wonderful grass roots festival took place in April of 2015 at Holton Lee, Dorset. My role as creative director was to: liaise with the health and wellbeing workshop leaders, run the live Instagram page, write social media posts, write official press release for online and newspaper, programme health and wellbeing schedule, researched suitable marketing platforms and advertising spaces.Our slogan was ‘Recharge yourself not your phone’, and over two days, we entertained over 130 attendees, providing imaginative health and wellbeing activities. The intimate festival provides a unique environment allowing to unplug and recharge. I coordinated the following workshops: laughter yoga, ecstatic dance, sound baths, mediation, drum circles, dreamcatcher making, squidge and pop workshop, reiki, hula hooping and so many more!
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Waitress
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Sep 2013 - Jan 2016
My role as a waitress was to welcome customers, take their food and drink order, ensure their orders were noted and delivered quickly. I was able to let my personality shine through, in which the customers always commented on how welcome and comfortable they felt. I benefited greatly from working as a waitress as it enabled me to deliver great service and multitask while predicting and forward thinking requests of the customers. I worked part time at Koh Thai Tapas for over 3 years at numerous sites including Bournemouth, Boscombe, Christchurch, Bath and Bristol.
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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
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Kenya
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Events consultant
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Aug 2015 - Sep 2015
Assistant project manager for upcoming New Years Eve Festival, aiming to create a two day festival including a dhow after party. I assisted by formulating a strategic on and offline marketing plan, prepared a full gantt chart, developed their public relations by corresponding with the decor team, build team and professional body painter, created design briefs for the graphic designer for poster and print material. I developed my own decor ideas, simulated a ‘ticket rep’ system to enhance their target market, identified possible problems and developed solutions and researched further creative activities for the festival.I had a wonderful time being an active member at Distant Relatives and they were extremely impressed and appreciative of my work and efforts. By assisting with content ideas, developing their database, extending marketing campaigns and liaising with professionals I proved myself to be a valuable member of the management team.
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Event Producer
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Nov 2014 - Dec 2014
I completely management and organisation the 2014 annual fashion show at Ocean Sports in Watamu on the Kenyan coast. I was the project manager and was in charge of all departments including sourcing models, designing the runway, finding a DJ and setting up a music playlist, backstage arrangements and dressing room build, marketing and promotion of the event in the town and orchestrated the after-show purchase and promotion of clothes. I completely management and organisation the 2014 annual fashion show at Ocean Sports in Watamu on the Kenyan coast. I was the project manager and was in charge of all departments including sourcing models, designing the runway, finding a DJ and setting up a music playlist, backstage arrangements and dressing room build, marketing and promotion of the event in the town and orchestrated the after-show purchase and promotion of clothes.
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Education
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Arts University Bournemouth
BA (HONS) Arts and Events Management, Arts and Events Management -
Institut Montana, Zugerberg Switzerland
International Baccalaureate, Biology, Visual Arts, Economics -
Wenona School, Sydney
High school