Catherine Gates
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Catherine Gates

Founder: The Set - Fostering Community and Connection through events || CG1 Management - Consultancy, Event Programming, DJ Bookings || UX DesignLondon, United Kingdom
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Catherine Gates
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Catherine Gates

Founder: The Set - Fostering Community and Connection through events || CG1 Management - Consultancy, Event Programming, DJ Bookings || UX DesignLondon, United Kingdom
About me
About Me: I bring a wildly diverse background spanning a range of industries and experiences. For nearly six years, I held the position of Head of Members Relations at Shoreditch House. During this time I led teams in VIP and high-profile music, entertainment and cross-spectrum events. I’ve always been recognised as a connector, whether that be people, places, brands and ideas. I’m truly versatile and can build lasting relationships, create engaging experiences, all whilst leveraging my colourful and active network of personal and professional contacts. Following my tenure at Soho House & Co, I transitioned into UX Design - including teaching others at General Assembly – an online education and training platform for tech skills. There I developed a real passion for user-centred design and honed ability to harmoniously blend creativity with strategic problem-solving. Now, as an independent DJ agent, and events curator, I continue to thrive in building relationships and helping others to create impactful, successful experiences. I draw upon my wide-ranging expertise to create unique and exciting events. My innate communication skills enable me to build and maintain strong client relationships, while my background in fashion design and marketing adds a trend-led and creative touch to all aspects of my work. I consistently strive for excellence, whether it's through exceptional customer service, crafting immersive settings and atmospheres, or implementing intuitive design. Calm and collected under pressure, I am a self-starter brimming with ideas, always seeking opportunities to innovate and exceed client expectations. Overall, I can quickly deploy my skillset across relationship and community building, dedicated to creating memorable experiences and fostering meaningful connections in the ever-evolving landscape of events and entertainment.
Work history
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    FounderThe Set
    London, United KingdomFull Time
    The Set is an evolving community that aims to facilitate meaningful in-person connections. Our mission is to unite individuals, encouraging them to meet, mingle, and bond through a variety of events.
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    FounderCG1 Management
    London, United KingdomFull Time
    Artist Management, Consultancy, DJ Booking and Event Programming
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Skills
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Planning
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Commercial Awareness
  • Social Awareness
  • Quick Learner
  • Leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Organised
  • Client Services
  • Project Management
  • Public Relations
  • Media Relations
  • Marketing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Business Development
  • Design
  • Brand Awareness
  • Production Co-ordination
  • Event Management
  • Event Marketing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Teamworking
  • VIP Care
  • Client Relationships
  • Artist Relations
  • Building Relationships
  • Customer Relations
Education
    General Assembly logo
    General Assembly logo
    User Experience Design Immersive CourseGeneral Assembly
     - London, United Kingdom
    A 12-Week, full-time, immersive training course for developing a broad and practice-based understanding of UX. This course was fully remote and conducted daily over Zoom. Club Soda Guide - Client Project, 3-Week Sprint, Group Project (3 people) - A mobile first project with the task of redesigning the drink’s guide website for a mindful drinking brand Club Soda. Buddy - Concept Project, 1-Week Sprint, Solo Project - A gardening app design project for a fictional brand called Buddy with the primary focus on UI design principles using Figma. Apple Music - Concept Project, 2-Week Sprint, Group Project (4 people) - Part of a team of four working on designing a new interactive fan tier on the Apple Music App to incorporate live-streaming, fan participation, artist rooms and artist support. Prose & Poetry - Concept Project, 2-Week Sprint, Solo Project - To design an e-Commerce website for the fictional neighbourhood bookstore Prose & Poetry, while keeping the small shop feel and promoting their dedication to diversity with the aim to increase customer checkouts. App - Concept Project 1-Week Sprint, Solo Project - This first project was to create an app solution to benefit one of my peers by helping them enjoy more creative activities in their free time.
    University of The Arts London (UAL) logo
    University of The Arts London (UAL) logo
    ABC Practical Language Award: Spanish, Intermediate LevelUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
     - London, United Kingdom
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Awards
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    Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) EnglandMental Health First Aid (MHFA) England