Mel Read

Mel Read

PA to Creative Producer London, United Kingdom
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Mel Read

Mel Read

PA to Creative Producer London, United Kingdom
Work history
    Southbank Centre logo
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    PA to Creative ProducerSouthbank Centre
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    My most current role sat within the Artistic Programming department of the world's largest single-run arts centre. Drawing on over five years of PA experience, I provided hands-on support to the Creative Producer and her team. It was my job to ensure her department ran like clockwork; that fellow colleagues kept to schedule; and that projects were delivered within deadline. The projects were incredibly varied; one day we could be organising a big Indian wedding and the next creating an immersive installation of giant flowers that glow with people’s heartbeats. As well as complex diary control, inbox management and other essential PA duties, I was responsible for planning large internal events, such as the annual ‘Festival of Us’ where I devised a way of providing lunch for the entire organisation (of over 300 people) within a budget of £200. I also supported the development of Southbank Centre’s national and international touring strategy and did so by directly liaising with high profile artists, Foreign Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Directors of partner companies.
    Sales Associate & PA to Sales Director
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    I was appointed for this position after being personally recommended by my former employer, Chris Bracey of Gods Own Junkyard. It consisted of working in a target driven sales environment, meeting tight deadlines and making independent sales to a growing list of high net worth clients. I regularly participated within national and international art fairs as well as organised internal and external events, including assistance with mail outs and marketing campaigns.
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Skills
  • Visual Arts
  • Art Direction
  • Indesign
  • Office
  • Powerpoint
Education
    Fine Art
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    First Class