A vibrant, driven and meticulous yet creative bundle of energy with incisive communications skills, I bring confidence, clarity and a creative edge to teams I work with.
Researcher, writer, event producer and production professional: I'm a multi-hyphenate fuelled by coffee and my insatiable imagination. I have developed my exceptionally personable and solutions-focused project management approach in over five years producing events and festivals, adapting to excel in fast-paced environments.
I excel in all things editorial, client services and production coordination. Quick to master new programs and processes, I'm always ready to lend a hand wherever needed.
In the course of my exceptional academic career I have received a dissertation award; developed innovative analytical approaches to literature, film, and critical theory; and honed incisive writing and research skills.
Culture and the creative arts are a defining force in my professional and personal life. After hours you'll find me reading, writing, catching up on my interminable to-be-watched film list, lost in a museum or trying (and failing) not to spill my drink at a gig.
Projects
- NGO Profile: Renewable World for The London EconomicArticle published in The London Economic online: 'Sustainable Development: An Insight into a Renewable World.' I was commissioned to produce this article exploring the unique mission of Brighton-based NGO Renewable World, exploring how their projects alleviate poverty through community-led installations of sustainable energy systems in some of the world's most underdeveloped and marginalised communities.
- Article: Pandora's Box for Cinegirl MagazineMy article published in Cinegirl: Introducing the female filmmakers and activists behind PANDORA'S BOX: LIFTING THE LID ON MENSTRUATION. An incendiary documentary providing an illuminating expose of the ongoing battle for menstrual equity, and the first feature-length documentary focusing on the pressing global issue of menstrual health.
Work history
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Accreditation ManagerSquamish Constellation Festival
- Squamish, BC, CanadaFreelance
I diligently coordinated the festival’s site loading and accreditation processes, and acted as a responsive and personable liaison for all staff, artists, vendors and media.
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Crew Wellness and Operations AuditorShambhala Music Festival
- CanadaFreelance
It was my job to embody an ethos of inclusivity and support in interactions with all staff and volunteers, building close relationships with staff and taking decisive action to resolve issues as and when they arose.
I conducted surveys with staff across the festival site, from stage production and human resources to artist liaison and security, collecting feedback to develop Shambhala’s operations to ensure the best possible staff experiences.
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Education
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Master of Arts (MA) in Comparative LiteratureUniversity of Amsterdam / Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
My graduate research interests are focused on cultural memory and trauma, the postcolonial trauma novel and the history, ethics and affective potential of documentary filmmaking.
First Class Bachelor of Arts in English and HistoryUniversity of Leeds
- Leeds, United Kingdom
My undergraduate research interests focused on African and diaspora literature and postcolonial history. My dissertation received the 2017 Lionel Cliffe Prize for outstanding contribution on an African topic.
Awards
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Lionel Cliffe Dissertation PrizeLeeds University Centre for African Studies
I won the Lionel Cliffe Prize for producing an outstanding dissertation on an African topic.