A dynamic and experienced design professional with a life long passion for exploring design-craft. Helen has a strong portfolio career spanning project manager, designer, event producer and community founder, her track record shows her creating experiences and projects that matter. She executes briefs expertly, with a keen eye for detail and a lasting positive legacy for all stakeholders.
Key Skills
- Entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and revenue generation
- Bringing complex ideas and messages to life via creative and impactful design
- Outstanding organisational and planning skills coupled with the ability to work calmly under pressure
- Strategic project management, event organisation, marketing and allocation of budget
- Building supportive and successful partnerships
- Meticulous administration skills and a keen eye for detail
Projects
- National Festival of Making 2022The National Festival of Making takes over the streets of Blackburn every summer with music, markets, street food, art, performances, tours, talks, and most importantly, an eclectic mix of making experinces for everyone. Manufacturers large and small collaborate with national and international artists interlacing often traditional techniques with challenging, contemporary ideas. The event attracts makers and manufacturers from across the country and overseas who come to showcase their craft.
- The School of Life: Public ProgrammeEvents are at the heart of The School of Life. For over 10 years, School of Life has been running classes, workshops, talks and social events designed to bring people together and learn how to make changes and find fulfillment in every area of their lives. The School of Life live programme invites notable speakers to converse with audiences between 100 - 800 in Central London venues. Past speakers include: Nigella Lawson, Ralph Finnes, Alain De Botton, Brene Brown.
- The Future of Craft @ London Craft WeekOxo Tower Wharf, Future Icons, and Design-Nation partnered to bring back 'The Future of Craft' at Bargehouse during London Craft Week 2022. A carefully selected line-up of innovative and forward-thinking craft organisations, practitioners, and collectives sat alongside an engaging talks programme and demonstrations from master craftspeople, all under one roof. Across four floors of the visually appealing, raw and industrial Bargehouse, visitors to The Future of Craft discovered new projects, i
- Events and Partnerships Consultant at Craft Central 2018-1019Six month strategic analysis of Craft Central's existing event programme, with suggested solutions to engage with new audiences and marketing partners through events, experiences and community outreach. Key Outcomes: Emma Neuberg, Textile Artist solo exhibition Jan 2019 Craft Central at London Craft Week Talk by Celia Pym, Sponsored Stitch School Supper Cloth, Weeklong workshop programme 'Wellbeing through Craft' Two-month free community programme for Children and Young Adult residents on the Is
- Grand Marnier, UK Hidden Charm CampaignSweet&Chilli were tasked with revitalising the Grand Marnier brand for the UK festival & events scene, with the aim of shifting the brand identity & engaging a younger generation of Grand Marnier consumers. The creative execution of the brand included the design and production of an immersive mobile venue, which could pop up at festivals across the UK and help redefine brand perception.
- Puma Yard, ShoreditchManagement team for hospitality areas: Puma's sell out activation for the London Olympics, home of the Jamaican team. "Puma Yard Pop Up is a Jamaican themed venue open by sports brand Puma. Open throughout the Olympic Games, Puma Yard Pop Up hosts regular club nights and live music with performances from Groove Armada and Professor Green. The retail section has Usain Bolt inspired wear and exclusive items designed by Cedella Marley. There is also a rooftop bar and screenings of all the latest s
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Projects credited in
- FIELD TRIP: EAST LONDON PRINTMAKERSField Trip is a series of public tours exploring behind the scenes of London’s hidden design workshops, small factories and micro-manufacturing spaces. The project was developed in house as a way for people to experience Just Got Made's online directory in the real world. Guests on the field trip enter the normally private spaces of our production directory members and engage with the production of design objects. Field Trip is independent fringe event taking place during the London Design1
- FIELD TRIP: LONDON CENTRE FOR BOOK ARTSField Trip is a series of public tours exploring behind the scenes of London’s hidden design workshops, small factories and micro-manufacturing spaces. The project was developed in house as a way for people to experience Just Got Made's online directory in the real world. Guests on the field trip enter the normally private spaces of our production directory members and engage with the production of design objects. Field Trip is independent fringe event taking place during the London Design Festival (22nd - 25th September 2015), organised by Just Got Made. TO BOOK YOUR TICKET: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/just-got-made-8411173935 FURTHER INFORMATION: http://www.justgotmade.com/2015/08/field-trip-london-design-festival-fringe-event PRESS ENQUIRIES: journal@justgotmade.com / helen@justgotmade.com1
- FIELD TRIP: LONDON SCULPTURE WORKSHOPField Trip is a series of public tours exploring behind the scenes of London’s hidden design workshops, small factories and micro-manufacturing spaces. The project was developed in house as a way for people to experience Just Got Made's online directory in the real world. Guests on the field trip enter the normally private spaces of our production directory members and engage with the production of design objects. Field Trip is independent fringe event taking place during the London Design Festival (22nd - 25th September 2015), organised by Just Got Made. TO BOOK YOUR TICKET: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/just-got-made-8411173935 FURTHER INFORMATION: http://www.justgotmade.com/2015/08/field-trip-london-design-festival-fringe-event PRESS ENQUIRIES: journal@justgotmade.com / helen@justgotmade.com
- FIELD TRIP: MIKE SMITH STUDIOField Trip is a series of public tours exploring behind the scenes of London’s hidden design workshops, small factories and micro-manufacturing spaces. The project was developed in house as a way for people to experience Just Got Made's online directory in the real world. Guests on the field trip enter the normally private spaces of our production directory members and engage with the production of design objects. Field Trip is independent fringe event taking place during the London Design Festival (22nd - 25th September 2015), organised by Just Got Made. TO BOOK YOUR TICKET: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/just-got-made-8411173935 FURTHER INFORMATION: http://www.justgotmade.com/2015/08/field-trip-london-design-festival-fringe-event PRESS ENQUIRIES: journal@justgotmade.com / helen@justgotmade.com1
- FIELD TRIP: RACHAEL SOUTH, TRADITIONAL WORKSHOPField Trip is a series of public tours exploring behind the scenes of London’s hidden design workshops, small factories and micro-manufacturing spaces. The project was developed in house as a way for people to experience Just Got Made's online directory in the real world. Guests on the field trip enter the normally private spaces of our production directory members and engage with the production of design objects. Field Trip is independent fringe event taking place during the London Design2
- FIELD TRIP: HATO PRESSField Trip is a series of public tours taking you behind the scenes of London’s hidden design workshops, small factories and micro-manufacturing spaces. The project was developed in house as a way for people to experience Just Got Made's online directory in the real world. Guests on the field trip enter the normally private spaces of our production directory members and engage with the production of design objects. Field Trip is independent fringe event taking place during the London Design1
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Work history
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Events and Exhibitions managerDesign-Nation
London, United KingdomPart Time
- Strategy and delivery of 6 -10 major events per year for Design-Nation, a national portfolio of 300+ designers, craftspeople and artists
- Development of International programme for 2023
- Contribution to education programme
- Lead for diversity and inclusion
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Senior Event ProducerFreelance
London, United KingdomFreelance
• Working with arts organisations, brands and charities to deliver exceptional events that exceed goals and create lasting positive legacies for the future.
Highlights:
• YMCA and The School of Life: Delivered an innovative and globally streamed conference in London for 400 people, to launch the YMCAs award-winning Wellbeing programme in 2017. Event promoted to ‘flagship’ event by YMCAs management.
• Silicon Milk Roundabout: Expanded the hospitality offering at this key tech recruitment show in Shoreditch from a single bar to three hospitality zones over three years. Hospitality now ranked as the key visitor perk of the show.
• Klanghaus on Air @The Southbank Centre: Worked with Artist collective Klanghaus to realise their vision in a challenging and historically sensitive environment. The show became a cult classic and sold out its final three weeks.
• Tesco x City Pantry: Delivered a 4 week series of weekend Street Food markets, outside Tesco’s flagship store in Earls Court, London. Sales met and exceeded expected levels week on week.
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Skills
- Advertising
- Events
- Promotions
- Creative Event
- Live Event
- Outdoor Event
- Promotional Event
- Event Execution
- Event Organisation
- Brand Experience
- Experiental Marketing
- Brand Activation
- Brand Engagement
- Experiential Campaign
- Brand Campaign Management
- Project Management
Education
BA Textile DesignUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
London, United Kingdom