Teach First Leadership Development Participant 2018

I undertook administrative tasks including preparing contracts, taking minutes at meetings, maintaining the Dig’s Lists, preparing weekly internal newsletters and contributing to the efficient and effective running of the organisation.I coordinated travel and accommodation arrangements for Be Spectactive, a European project based on audience development. I also collated activity expenditure into a yearly interim report. I organised and maintained electronic and paper filing systems across the organisation to ensure information was accessible and easy to find.I assisted the Administrator with casting and recruitment and monitored Equal Opportunities forms.I oversaw reception systems across three buildings. This included keeping staff information boards and signing in and out books up to date, issuing visitor cards and meeting and greeting hires and event organisers as required.I was responsible for sorting incoming and out-going post and monitoring the postal budget.I would also answer the administration office telephone and coordinated space bookings around the Theatre as required.

It was my responsibility to devise a 10-week plan for the group in advance and then lead all working sessions throughout the academic year.I would liaise with the Co-ordinator regarding the implementation of policy and planningI would prepare and coach members for any performances throughout the year.It was also important in my role to foster professional relationships with members and their parents/guardians.

Workshop Coordinator and Co-founder of Warwick Rep Theatre Company (WRTC), a student theatre group based at Warwick University aimed at building talent.