About me

10 years in film festivals & event production Managed Edinburgh International Film Festival's Guest Services Department Organised Glasgow Film Festival's Special (Pop-Up) Events ---- Loving everything immersive & ready for my next challenge ---

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Work history

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Further Festival RolesMultiple
Nov 2010United KingdomFreelance
An array of event and festival roles which allowed me to get a better understanding of the festival and event circuit, develop my experience and build my professional network: Oct 2019 - Nov 2019 Submissions and Marketing Manager - WIDF Jul 2018 - Sept 2018 Front of House - Assembly Festival Aug 2017 - Sept 2017 Tech Zone Coordinator - Future Play Nov 2016 - Mar 2018 Special Events Coordinator - Glasgow Film Festival Jul 2016 - Aug 2016 Festival Coordinator - Edinburgh Digital Entertainment Festival Mar 2016 - Jul 2017 Senior Guest Services Coordinator - Edinburgh International Film Festival Nov 2015 – May 2016 Wales International Documentary Festival (WIDF) - Communication, Marketing and Guest Services Apr 2015 - Jul 2015 Guest Services Coordinator - Edinburgh International Film Festival Oct 2014 - Dec 2015 Festival Coordinator - Trash'd Festival Hastings Sep 2014 - Oct 2014 Hospitality Assistant - BFI London Film Festival (LFF) May 2014 - Jun 2014 Guest Services Coordinator - Transilvania International Film Festival Mar 2014 - Apr 2014 Volunteer Coordinator - InHOUSE Film Festival Jan 2014 - Feb 2014 Event Producer ('21st Century Sketch') - London Comedy Film Festival (LOCO) Oct 2013 - Nov 2013 Volunteer Coordinator - Underwire Festival May 2012 - Sep 2012 Event Organizer - Stories and Spaces Nov 2010 - Apr 2012 Festival Assistant / Festival Coordinator - SEE: The Brighton Documentary Film Festival
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Event ProducerMetro Broadcast
Dec 2019 - Jun 2020Edinburgh, United KingdomFull Time
Project managing events which meet and exceed client expectations, ensuring maximum profit and a safe working environment. (Redundancy due to the economic circumstances caused by COVID-19)

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Skills

• Efficient Time Management Skills
• Calm Under Pressure
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Budgeting
• Data Management
• Practical and Proactive
• Staff Management
• Project Management
• Negotiation
• Creative Approach

Education

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MA Digital DocumentaryUniversity of Sussex, School of Media, Film & Music
Sep 2010 - Jul 2012Brighton, United Kingdom
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MA Gender and Media University of Sussex, School of Media, Film and Music
Sep 2009 - Jul 2010Brighton, United Kingdom

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Awards

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Digital Documentary ScholarshipUniversity of Sussex