About me

I am a commercially-minded creative thinker who specialises in launching events from inception. I have invented disrupters to the classical recital scene and worked with leading figures in the arts world to launch new products and festivals. I arrange and host events for up to 3,500 delegates and am experienced in international event logistics and remote programming and planning. I am a senior level company representative for key stakeholders and clients.

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Projects

• Merton College Oxford short-form documentaryShooting and post-production on a short-form documentary commissioned by Choir & Organ magazine to showcase a new organ build and installation at Merton College, Oxford.
• Three Choirs Festival @ 300 short-form documentaryProducing, filming, audio recording and editing a short-form documentary commissioned by Choir & Organ magazine to celebrate 300 years of this iconic festival.
• Rhinegold TV channel launchOverseeing the launch of Rhinegold TV; commissioning & uploading content; producing short-form documentaries; shooting & editing live recital content; overseeing freelance production teams; creating and maintaining partner content relationships & delivery.
• Rhinegold LIVE recital series; disc launches, recitals & after partiesOverseeing the launch of this now established recital series which has featured a number of world-class artists and launched several high-profile discs, tours and festivals. Artists: Julian & Jiaxin Lloyd-Webber; Andrew Litton; Mary Bevan; Carolyn Sampson; Fidelio Trio; Tasmin Little; National Opera Studio; Charles Owen; Jennifer Pike; Katya Apekisheva
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  Music Teacher Awards for ExcellenceManaging an annual gala dinner and awards evening for 300 high-profile arts education guests, with awards in thirteen categories and hosted by a Classic FM host.
• Music & Drama Education Expo LondonOverseeing an annual two day conference & exhibition that welcomes over 3,500 visitors and features over 80 professional development seminars and 150 exhibitors.

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Work history

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Head of EventsRhinegold Media & Events Ltd
Apr 2014London, United KingdomFull Time
Liaising with key stakeholders and managing internal and external teams at every level of the business to ensure the effective delivery of events. Strategising and creating business plans to deliver targeted commercial and audience growth. Events include Music & Drama Education Expo London, Music & Drama Education Expo Manchester, British Schools in the Middle East Music & Drama Conference Dubai, Music Teacher Awards for Excellence, Rhinegold LIVE Reciral Series.
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Title ManagerRhinegold Publishing Ltd
Nov 2009 - Apr 2014London, United KingdomFull Time
As a title manager at this globally renowned publishing house, I took on the management of International Piano magazine and worked closely with the editor to improve finances and audience figures. During my tenure we increased readership by over 1,600 in just twelve months and in the financial year 2011-2012 increased advertising revenue by over 15%. Role involved account managing key clients across the portfolio via regular phone and email contact, face-to-face meetings and key event attendance; creating and negotiating series proposals; managing editorial commissioning meetings. Client portfolio includes; Yamaha, Steinway & Sons, Hyperion Records, World Federation of International Music Competitions, Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

Skills

• Arts Events
• Music
• Project Management
• Budget Management
• Content Commissioning
• Conference Planning
• Exhibition Management
• Event Management
• Operations
• Stakeholder Management

Education

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PGCE Postgraduate Certificate EducationUniversity of Bangor
Sep 2008 - Sep 2009Bangor, United Kingdom
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(BA Hons) Music Technology and Popular MusicUniversity of Huddersfield
Sep 2005 - Sep 2008Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Awards

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Employee of the YearRhinegold Group