Jamie Smith Email & Phone Number

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

• Leading on the development, delivery and evaluation of all creative projects; producing and co-producing opportunities for Mayflower Theatre and MAST, upholding the objectives identified in the ACE funding agreement.
• Managing the creative programmes budget, ensuring best value is achieved in all projects, whilst creating the highest possible quality of work.
• Presenting both venues as centres for the local arts sector and major contributors to the cultural life of Southampton.
• Working with colleagues, resident & associate companies/artists and external partners to source new work that fulfils the artistic vision and business plan.
• Maintaining show budgets, maximising box office income and controlling artistic costs; subsequently contributing to the collation of statistics for management reports and funders.
• Creating new and sustaining existing, strategic relationships with key stakeholders, producers, agents, creatives, and external partners, resulting in an extensive network in London and the regions.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Identified and pre-empted stress points in the schedule and re-opening of the venue, with focus of Covid protocols and Risk Assessment.
• Formed part of the core administration group, providing consistency and an administrative foundation across all activities.
• Responsible for the effective running of the theatre departments operation, maintaining good communication and promoting company welfare.
• Maintained a safe environment for audiences and artists; modelling a culture of collaboration to enable and empower shared ownership of the work.
• Attended key policy steering groups such as the anti-racist task force, safeguarding, continuity planning, Health & Safety, data protection (GDPR).
• Central point for contracts, monitoring terms and conditions to ensure consistency across all areas (Creatives, Fixed Term, Casual, Globe). Negotiating deals and contracting personnel, actors & creative teams.

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

• Deputising for the previous Theatre Director; acting as the General Manager during a 12 month interim between Directors.
• Programmed the (600 seat) Main House and (80 seat) Mill Studio, alongside managing the theatre’s year planner and electronic diary. Collated the annual Director’s report, personally contributing to the Mill Studio and.
• Responsible for producing the theatre’s annual Pantomime working closely with all relevant departments including technical, creatives and marketing, ensuring a smooth execution of the project with maximum audience.
• First point of contact for external producers, casting agents and industry professionals as well as local stakeholders and council representatives. Representing the Theatre at social/business events, hosting guests.
• Formulating, drafting and signing off show contracts, deal memos and production information documents. Led on casting for all internal projects, from 6 year old juveniles to named casting and responsible for the.
• Compiling show budgets for both touring productions, in-house and co-produced work.

The Dog & Pheasant, The Squirrel, The Albany, The Farriers.

• An introduction into practical business, operational and people management, providing experience of:
• Being responsible for the front of house and kitchen staff, ensuring shifts ran smoothly and effectively, whilst demonstrating exemplary customer service skills.
• Managing, with economic efficiency, the operation of 8 guest suites as well as private functions/corporate events – developing bespoke packages for the client.
• Accountable for cashing up and banking.
• Managing customer liaison, responsible for staff induction and training to ensure continued high standards.
• Collaborating at Senior Management level with the Directors and Executive Chef on menu development.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba)

High School