Rob Murray
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Rob Murray

Admin and Ops OfficerKingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
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Rob Murray

Admin and Ops OfficerKingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
About me
UEA graduate experienced in live music and festival admin and production, seeking Event Production and Marketing roles.
Projects
  • CIRKT
    CIRKTCIRKT is a project designed to make musical connections between local venues, artists and audiences in Kingston. My role primarily supports the digital marketing campaign, using my experience as a Social Media Manager to assist the team with the successful running of social channels as well as updating the website with news, blog posts and more.
  • Handmade Effect Pedals
    Handmade Effect PedalsI build analogue effect pedals and work with the client to create a unique, custom finish. Effect pedals alter the sound of an instrument using a small circuit activated by a footswitch and adjusted with knobs. Almost every band use some form of effect, whether it's a light touch of reverb or a dark, heavy overdrive. I source components and circuit boards designed by an electronics professional, then build the circuit, install it in the pedal. I work with the client to create a design, and th
  • IYAF 2019
    IYAF 2019The International Youth Arts Festival 2019 was a week-long "Fringe" style festival in Kingston-Upon-Thames, London, that hosted hundreds of participating groups from around the world. Featuring theatre, music, dance, comedy and visual arts, as well as interactive workshops, free activities and an open-air live music stage. AS Operations Manager I was broadly responsible for the safe and successful running of many aspects of the festival, which took place at venues across Kingston - including the
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Work history
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    Digital Marketing CoordinatorCIRKT
    Kingston upon Thames, United KingdomFreelance
    CIRKT is a project designed to make musical connections between local venues, artists and audiences in Kingston. My role primarily supports the digital marketing campaign, using my experience as a Social Media Manager to assist the team with the successful running of social channels as well as updating the website with news, blog posts and more. A key aspect of this role going forward is to support the local events industry through the difficulty of the COVID-19 pandemic. To this end, I am spearheading a programme of online events to keep our partner artists and venues connected to audiences.
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    Administration and Operations OfficerCreative Youth Charity
    Kingston upon Thames, United KingdomPart Time
    My role as Administration and Operations Officer for Creative Youth is extremely varied, with responsibility for the safe, efficient and successful management of all aspects of Creative Youth. To date, I have successfully overhauled the office IT systems to ensure their security against new threats, completed detailed risk assessments for a range of events, developed and managed box office operations for IYAF 2019 and managed profitable and safe bars at a range of fundraising events to name a few key tasks. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have been key in organising the cancellation procedure, including processing refunds, and liaising with suppliers.
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Skills
  • Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Copywriting
  • Event Administration
  • Sound Engineering
  • Music Festivals
  • Music Production
  • Wordpress CMS
Education
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    Bachelor of Arts (BA) UEA - The University of East Anglia
     - Norwich, United Kingdom
    First Class (Hons) BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics
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    A LevelsThe Richard Hale School
     - Hertford, United Kingdom
    A - Maths A - Geology B - Physics