Kate Cunningham Email & Phone Number

Dublin, Ie

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Working with M-CO, I work on project management, research and stakeholder engagement projects across the Arts, Cultural, Sustainability and Community Sectors.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

BEFF was first festival focused on the stories of people and communities on the front lines of the fight against environmental catastrophe. Sponsored by Oatly, and enabled by Irish event management company Happenings, the festival brough together Irish and international filmmakers, storytellers, activists, and decision-makers for a special weekend of screenings and events. The festival was part of the Bohemian Way, Bohemians’ Creative Ireland-funded Creative Climate Action project.

During my time with DIFF I developed the festival’s 2021 Covid Strategy and led DIFF’s online transition during the pandemic. I also project managed the review and revision of DIFF’s 5 Year Strategic Plan and Audience Development Strategy during this exciting time.

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin

I developed, programmed and managed the events programme for the IWC, cultivating our partnerships with artists, festivals, arts offices and cultural bodies in Ireland and internationally.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Supported artists and companies in their particpation in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, assisting them in navigating the largest arts festival in the world.

Dublin

As part of the MediaHq.com team I worked on a freelance basis creating a strong and engaging social media presence with the aim of increasing the company's profile in Ireland and abroad and building an engaged network of customers.

Brussels

Executive assistant to the Managing Director and project associate on two client accounts.

Brussels Area, Belgium

Research and content creation for for corporate international clients in ICT and development sectors.

Brussels Area, Belgium

Developed marketing and business strategy for documentary photographer and videographer Justin Jin.

Dublin

Documentary by artist Cecily Brennan investigating the perceived connection between madness and artistic creativity. Supported by the documentary film fund of the Arts Council of Ireland, the film was premiered at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival 2014.I worked as a key member of the production team managing all aspects of creative, organisational planning and crew support and acting as a liaison between the Director and the production team,

Dublin

Managed filmmaking, animation & film short events for SDGI Digital Biscuit event. I successfully negotiated sponsorship for the event as well as recruiting and coordinating a large volunteer events team and managing the production of print and online promotional material.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Assistant to Head Producer at Danger Overhead, providing support to acts, performers and liaising major venues for the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Dublin

Responsible for the recruitment, management and training of the festival's 60+ volunteers. I also created and managed the staff schedule of the festival's box office and 25 venues for up to 40 shows a day.

Dublin

Assisting clients and managing an extensive database for the published and print versions of the Irish Media Contacts Directory. Assisted with the organisation of large-scale media conferences such as Content is King (2010).

Master'S Degree, Managing In The Creative Industries, Distinction

Received a distinction grade for both my dissertation and coursework. My thesis examined the issues of gender equality and creative ethics.

Certified Project Management Diploma, Project Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Ppes, Philosophy & Political Science, Second Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Executive Member of the Central Societies Committee (CSC), Trinity FM Station Treasurer and Current Affairs.

Leaving Cert, English, Irish, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, French, Music (All At Honours Level).

Activities and Societies: Senior Prefect, Finalist of Form and Fusion Design Competition.