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Guildford, England, United Kingdom

Assist Company Director with diary management, invoicing, office administration and coordination of office relocation.Developed and implemented marketing and social media strategy to drive engagement, increase brand awareness and generate new business.Design print and digital advertising material and distribute newsletters and email campaigns via Mailchimp.Organise business events and seminars, representing company at exhibitions and networking events.Use CRM systems to manage sales cycle, handling enquires through multiple lead generation sources, setting up face-to-face and virtual consultations to advise on training options and close sales.

London, England, United Kingdom

Conducted extensive research and archive investigation for time-sensitive projects; formulated proposals and slide decks for pitching rounds and coordinated booking of international crews.Broadcast Assistant for BBC R2 live event; supported producers, contributed to planning meetings; ran backstage area, chaperoning bands/performers, briefing participants and maintaining contact with team to ensure recording ran to time.Assistant Event Coordinator for awards ceremony; led backstage team, accompanying winners from stage to press room.

Guildford, England, United Kingdom

Conducted accurate and comprehensive monitoring of risk using attendance, attainment and assessment data to identify and report on key issues and implement methods to improve student engagement and retention.Designed and built detailed student tracking systems to enable coherent data capture, so that intelligence presented can be efficiently analysed, discussed and acted upon cross-campus.Coordinated meetings, tailored communications and regularly liaised with students, parents and relevant departments to facilitate early intervention strategies and seamless integration of support to improve the student experience.

Guildford, England, United Kingdom

Supported the Data Registrar in managing assessment processes to ensure accurate maintenance of records, effective coordination of assessment periods and timely, precise presentation of results to Academic Boards and students. Liaised with staff across the institution to organise and schedule assessments, manage the production of exam materials, book facilities, allocate marking and process payment invoicing.

Guildford, England, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Programme Manager, I was the first point of contact for 180 Foundation level students, overseeing announcements and bulletins to the cohort, sensitively handling enquiries and promptly resolving issues via Helpdesk.Liaised with campuses to organise and schedule exams, book facilities and assist with induction events and open days.Secretary for boards and committees, preparing agendas, minutes and reports for academic panels and Executive Team.

Guildford, England, United Kingdom

Provided high quality administrative support including attendance monitoring, database and diary management.Improved functionality of existing processes and devised alternative solutions such as cross-departmental reports and bulletins to accelerate contacting students in need and resolve programme retention issues.

London, England, United Kingdom

Curated a specialist music show, booking and coordinating guest interviews and overseeing development to award-winning programme gaining industry recognition.Managed social media accounts, uploaded content to Mixcloud, Soundcloud and YouTube; designed, printed and distributed marketing materials to venues and stores to promote show.Project managed team of producers tasked with rebranding Roundhouse Radio’s on-air station sound.Assisted Station Managers with the recording and editing of projects, scheduling and training of new production staff.

Guildford, England, United Kingdom

The region’s first Host to be awarded for ‘Exceptional Guest Service’.Led hospitality and events teams to enhance guest experience and recruited guests to membership scheme.Entrusted with additional duties of cashing up, managing stock, deliveries and securing the premises.

Guildford, United Kingdom

Ran FOH; welcoming artists and music industry representatives, overseeing hospitality for meetings and functions; switchboard, organised mail and office orders, answered calls/emails, trained new staff and general office duties.Assisted MD with diary management and helming station’s charitable trust, attending events to document its work. Project-managed the station’s broadcast tour; liaising with external sponsors and businesses to successfully execute 12 days of live outside broadcasting and promotional events at sites across the region.Managed busy studio environments as Breakfast Producer across two UKRD stations, planning, writing and editing content and ensuring talent is fully briefed and supported throughout live broadcasts.

Professional Executive Pa Diploma, Distinction

Digital Marketing Diploma, Distinction

Adobe Creative Cloud Award, Distinction

Artist Management

Managing all aspects of an artists’ career, including sales, recording, publishing, live performance, brand partnerships and contracts.

Level 2 Ocn Qualification In Radio Production