About me

Eager and kindly good-humoured hard worker with a proven ability to successfully adapt to situations and deliver. An aptitude for conversing skilfully with others, quickly establishing amiable relationships. Previous experience as a science communicator and facilitator. Flexible and approachable individual, always keen to gain new experience and be the best that I can be.

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Work history

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Event CoordinatorEdComs
Jul 2015London, United KingdomFreelance
• Work with a wide range of audiences, communicating effectively with young people and teachers in schools, colleges and nurseries, with their families and communities, inside and outside the classroom. • Run and deliver outreach events, science workshops, demonstrations and live shows combined with theatrical experience to varying audiences. • Work across multiple projects, with no boundaries. Often representing different companies such as EDF Energy, BP, GSK, Samsung and the British Olympic and Paralympic Associations. • Bring knowledge of educational objectives and effective performance skills to achieve company objective of making an impact through education. • Engage pupils and teachers in every event. • Flexible approach to work with excellent punctuality and enthusiasm.
Assistant Manager
Nov 2016 - Nov 2016Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFreelance
• Supporting, supervising and motivating Team Leaders throughout working at the large scale event. Providing pastoral care and assistance where necessary. • Training and developing teams of local Abu Dhabi university students to deliver high quality workshops in English using clear, effective science communication skills. Supporting Team Leaders in managing their teams of Science Communicators. • Managing workload and priorities on a daily basis: solving logistical problems and undertaking any preparations needed. Liaising with the management team, production team and third-party organisations who work to deliver the festival; including the local event management agency and local Front of House agency. Support and deputise for Staff Manager where necessary. • Regularly visiting activity spaces, checking for any issues with content, team management or production. Gathering daily feedback from Team Leaders and resolving any issues. • Managing staff resources and editing staff rotas. • Management of the on site travel and catering arrangements for all Team Leaders. • Flexible approach to working with the ability to work both independently and in small teams. • Bringing the experience to life, possessing a real flair for improvisation when working with the public. • Ability to work well under pressure and remain motivated throughout the festival. • Responsible for health and safety of all visitors and staff. • Representing the Edinburgh International Science Festival as a high quality supplier of science events worldwide, maintaining good public relations.

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Skills

• Outreach Education
• Delivering Workshops
• Flexibility
• Science Communication
• Managing Teams
• Events Planning
• Interpersonal Skills
• Acting Performing
• Training Delivery
• Event Facilitation

Education

BA in Primary Education Studies 2:1
Sep 2005 - Sep 2008Glasgow, United Kingdom

Awards

Brand Communication/Experience (Events)
Awarded: GOLD Project: KPMG Work Ready 2016