I am a highly motivated photography graduate, with seven years administration and production experience in the creative industry.
Photography has been the focus in my professional career, where I have produced photo shoots, project managed exhibitions, coordinated an annual photography festival and organised photography workshops and cultural projects for a world-renowned camera brand.
Projects
- Photoblock2014-2017 PHOTOBLOCK is a curated programme of photography events and exhibitions at the Old Truman Brewery every October. The week-long showcase is a creative hub for industry celebrations such as the Association of Photographers Awards, as well as the prestigious Royal Photographic Society & British Press Photographers’ Association annual exhibitions. An engaging platform for all things photographic, PHOTOBLOCK is a space to see both contemporary and traditional imagery. PHOTOBLOCK is a part
- Photomasters MA Exhibition2014-2017 PHOTOMASTERS is an inspiring exhibition, showcasing the work of recent MA Photography Graduates and Students from across the UK. As a new initiative from the creators of the Free Range Graduate Shows, PHOTOMASTERS is designed to provide both incredible exposure as well as professional opportunities for Graduates. The exhibition is an annual fixture in the photography calendar as part of The Old Truman Brewery's programme of photography events, PHOTOBLOCK. Creating an exciting time fo
Work history
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Akademie and Cultural Projects ManagerLeica Camera
- London, United KingdomFull Time
• Manager for Leica Akademie UK, developing a programme of photography workshops for Leica customers.
Commissioning guest photographers to teach masterclass workshops and scheduling regular workshops with Leica ambassador photographers.
• Managing cultural projects and partnerships for the Akademie, working with organisations such as The Photographers Gallery, National Portrait Gallery and Photoworks
Account ManagerThe Truman Brewery
- London, United KingdomFull Time
•Account Manager for filming, photography, art and exhibition clients.
Ensuring that an exciting programme of commercial shoots and exhibitions are regularly occupying the venue. Through active sales, and answering reactive and proactive enquiries. Researching, maintaining and developing client lists, including new client leads.
•Director of PHOTOBLOCK, an annual curated programme of photographic events and exhibitions.
Sales, research, budget management, partnerships, branding and marketing, production and logistics, growing the event year on year.
Strategic and mindful sales and research in finding complementary new clients alongside existing clients in the collection. Working with partners and designers to ensure the brand and event is reaching a wide audience with a clear message. On the ground production in preparing for the event, including team management of assistants, volunteers and security, whilst managing client requests.
•Project manager of PHOTOMASTERS, an exhibition of MA Photography. Sales, research, budget management, partnerships and sponsorship, branding and marketing, production and logistics.
Having a creative approach to curating an interesting exhibition year on year, selecting and showcasing the best of MA photography. Working with partners and sponsors for the Private View. Private View organisation, including managing bar staff, cleaners, guest list, volunteers, security. Scheduling and planning the newsletters, mailings and private view invitations to guests, press and industry"professionals.
•Co-Project and Studio manager of Gallery Six, a workspace for recent creative graduates.
Recruitment, development, marketing and planning to launch the new initiative.
Managing the daily administration and maintenance to effectively maintain a studio space, including office supplies, keeping the space presentable and managing member requests.
• Photography manager for all in-house photography.
Regularly and creatively updating the accessible image library, for image use on the website, social media, press content, b2b marketing, newsletters and other marketing materials.
Creating image content for sales and marketing materials.
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Skills
- Photography
- Picture Research
- Picture Editing
- Creative Direction
- Research Projects
- Client Management
- Production Co-ordination
- Exhibition Coordinating
- Office Administration
- Office Management