Amanda Kirkpatrick Email & Phone Number

Newcastle, Gb

Newcastle, Gb

Saintfield, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Belfast, United Kingdom

I have experience in the following areas:Concept creation, planning, implementation, and evaluation of events and all related paperworkMarketing and promotion, writing press releases, organising press photos, overseeing the design of promotional materials, social media coverage, canvassing, web site maintenance. Market research, evaluations and reports, budget control and financial management.Festival and large scale event management with specifics to the following roles; Event Controller, Event Assistant, Artist Liaison, Stage Management, Volunteer Coordinator, Health & Safety/Risk Management, Trader/Concession Manager. Design, Management and Implementation of large scale rota. Management of large teams of volunteers/staff for events. Logistics and problem-solving.Implementation of outreach workshops and cross-community projects with a focus on Arts, Culture and Heritage.Workshop facilitation in Arts, Crafts and Music. Content creation, innovative creative thinking/coordination and programming. Developing a proactive and accessible programme of arts events. Working with clients in accordance with a development strategy and support plan. Devising, implementing and monitoring innovative programmes to maximise long term business development. Effective management of expenditure and income including budgetary planning, costing, monitoring, quotations, grant-aid and sponsorship.Assessing grant provision – processing and monitoring of funding in line with external funding bodies

Belfast, United Kingdom

During my time at Queen’s I was responsible for delivering a full calendar of events and helping to deliver great experiences for students and the general public. I got to work with global performers who delivered top quality performances.I was a good team player, working with a small team of technicians and academics to achieve our objectives. I also communicated directly with the finance and admin teams, students and senior management. I took the necessary steps to ensure successful delivery and follow up of events including but not limited to; event research, planning, development, implementation on time and on budget. As well as project management of each event to ensure it is planned and executed well. I have a proven track record in managing large scale events. Working on them through to completion – and demonstration of how objectives, targets and deadlines were achievedMy keys skills in this role where;• Organised, with strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure, often to tight deadlines, ability to prioritise and good sense of humour and initiative• Possession of strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills to ensure attendees are engaged and the event thrived• A fundamental understanding of marketing & events disciplines and their role in a large international organisation• Ability to bring operational rigour as well as strategic and creative skills to deliver compelling content and results.• Excellent communication and strong presentation skills.• Ensuring an efficient and timely response to enquiries, exercising judgement and discretion.