Lydia Durham
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Lydia Durham

Social Media Manager & Content WriterUnited Kingdom
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Lydia Durham

Social Media Manager & Content WriterUnited Kingdom
About me
Graduate of BA Painting, Drawing & Printmaking at Plymouth College of Art, 2021. I’m a Social Media Manager, Arts & Culture Assistant and Writer. I am passionate about the visual arts scene and its many facets in the UK & Ireland, particularly curation and writing. I’m enthusiastic about out of the box ideas, critical thinking, and working to a high level of detail. Currently looking for a Part-Time, Remote role in the Arts Sector.
Work history
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    Social Media ManagerRoyal Society of British Artists
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    • I develop creative and engaging social media strategies for the Royal Society of British Artists, particularly for the Bicentennial Annual Exhibition 2023 at Mall Galleries, London. • I manage the day-to-day handling of all social media channels such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, adapting content according to each platform. • I manage and facilitate social media communities by responding to social media posts and developing discussions. • I monitor, track, analyse and report on performance on social media platforms using tools such as Meta Business Suite and Instagram insights. • I recommend improvements to increase performance. • I educate members on the use of social media and promote its use within their artistic practice. • I regularly liaise with members and the board via email and Zoom calls.
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    Events FacilitatorTemple Bar Gallery + Studios
    Dublin, IrelandPart Time
    • Assisting in the organisation and the front of house tasks of arts cultural events. Including monitoring visitors, acting as a first point of call for questions about exhibitions and maintaining COVID-19 hygiene standards. • Operating a digital till system and selling merchandise to visitors. Mediated the following events: • Dublin Culture Night, 17th September 2021 • Uncle Joe / Michelle Malone, 7th October - 14th October 2021 • Dublin Art Book Fair 2021 • On Ice / Tasmin Snow, 29th January 2022 • Opening Night at The Lab Gallery, Dublin. Featuring the works of Karen Ebbs, Claire Halpin and Rory Tangey, 3rd March 2022 • Oh My Demigod / Farouk Alao, Oona Doherty with Luca Truffarelli, Michelle Doyle/Rising Damp, Louis or Brocquy, Friday 25th March 2022 • Galalith / Lauren Gaunt and Katherine Murphy, 1st June 2022 • Opening Night at The Lab Gallery, Dublin. Featuring ‘idirlinn, shifting silence‘ by Rosie O’Reilly and ‘Past, Present, Future’ by Catherine McDonald, 14th July 2022 • ‘Paintings from The Last Gallery & Studio’ by Ramon Kassam • Business to Arts 30th Annual Awards Ceremony 2022, National Concert Hall
Skills
  • Copywriting
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Art Writing
  • Academic Writing
  • Arts Writing
  • Ceative Writing
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Painting
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Canva
Education
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    Arts University Plymouth logo
    Bachelor of Arts (BA) Arts University Plymouth
    Plymouth, United Kingdom
    High 2:1 Grade in BA (Hons) Painting, Drawing & Printmaking