Laila K

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Fundraising Engagement Event Specialist @ Music Support
London, GB
Laila K's Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Laila K

A highly experienced individual who has worked within many different sectors of business. Has provided marketing, outreach solutions and brand partnerships for a record label with a roster of bands, has over five years experience working within the world of digital marketing, social media and PR and now provides Artist Liaison for the music therapy charity, Nordoff Robbins. Vast music industry experience stems from being in a band (Sonic Boom Six) for the last 15 years - travelling globally, releasing multiple albums, and managing the day-to-day aspects of the band; including social media, press and financial accounts. Previously worked managing bands - leading on single, album, video campaigns at LSH Management and currently works within the music industry to build and maintain relationships with management, labels, agents and artists for Nordoff Robbins.Over 10 years office experience; including five as a PA, five as office manager and has accumulated a diverse set of administrative and organisational skills.Passionate about bringing out the best in people through performance and confidence workshops for young people by channelling the personal experiences of being a woman in the music industry and coming from a working class background - combined with several years of touring and being in a band.Holds excellent numerical skills, highlighted in a previous role as a bookkeeper for 4 years and budgeting for tours/campaigns for bands.

Laila K's Current Company Details
Music Support

Music Support

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Fundraising Engagement Event Specialist
London, GB
Website:
musicsupport.org
Employees:
18
Laila K Work Experience Details
  • Music Support
    Fundraising Engagement Event Specialist
    Music Support
    London, Gb
  • Nordoff Robbins
    Artist & Relationship Manager
    Nordoff Robbins Jan 2022 - Present
    London
  • Nordoff Robbins
    Lead Artist Liaison
    Nordoff Robbins Apr 2018 - Jan 2022
    London, United Kingdom
  • Sonic Boom Six
    Lead Vocalist / Songwriter
    Sonic Boom Six Apr 2002 - Present
    London, United Kingdom
    Sonic Boom Six (SB6) has released five studio albums and one mini album. Cardiac Address was released in May 2017. There are also two full-length compilations with singles accompanied by videos, EPs, compilations and guest vocal appearances. SB6 has performed headline tours of Europe, America, along with slots at festivals including Glastonbury, Download, Sonisphere, the main stage at Reading and Leeds Festival and the whole of Vans Warped Tour in 2017.SB6 has written and performed songs that have appeared on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 6, BBC 2 (TV), Channel 4 (TV), Rock Band and Sims 3 video games.Performing main vocals on all SB6 records, vocals on 2 Suicide Bid albums, and guest vocals with Reel Big Fish (US), Ginger Wildheart (UK). Responsible for negotiating successful endorsements with Jagermeister, Trashed Management, Vans, Underground Shoes,Dr Martens and various other brands / companies. Taking care of social media, tour advancing, finances and day-to-day management of the band and all US visa applications for Vans Warped Tour 2017.
  • Sixth Element Wheels
    Marketing And Social Media
    Sixth Element Wheels Aug 2016 - Present
    Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
    Providing marketing solutions and day-to-day social media. Creating content, including shooting/creating/editing videos and securing PR from big names in the mountain biking world - Single Track, What Mountain Bike. Running the Sponsored Rider programme, Sixth Element rider community and attending events.
  • Lsh Management
    Management Assistant
    Lsh Management Oct 2016 - Feb 2018
    London, Greater London, United Kingdom
    Nurturing bands on the roster. Creating single, album, video campaigns, and day-to-day organisation. Booking shows, dealing with ad-hoc problems, publishing, press releases, merch, marketing, social media and finding opportunities to further band careers.
  • London Speaker Hire
    Marketing Manager
    London Speaker Hire Oct 2016 - Feb 2018
    London, Greater London, United Kingdom
    Responsible for Marketing, Social Media, PR and business development.
  • Render Positive
    Head Of Pr
    Render Positive Jun 2014 - Jul 2016
    London, United Kingdom
    Marketing - Initiating, planning, developing and implementing marketing strategies and content pieces. From leading brainstorms, pitching and presenting to potential clients to tracking, monitoring, reporting project successes and managing client expectations. Website - Managing and updating websites such as www.renderpositive.com. Conceiving, developing and writing/editing content and blog posts with the end user in mind. Writing newsletters, organising podcasts and proofreading. Social Media - Setting up paid Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn campaigns. Managing social media platforms to market brands - sourcing and creating content including making images for daily posts, setting up social media calendars, E-Commerce, measuring ROI through analytics while increasing followers and engagement.PR and Communication - Staying up-to-date with current affairs, proactively finding opportunities and ideas to place content to generate coverage for clients. Liaising with media outlets and individuals while building relationships for future communication. Communicating with external PR/Marketing companies ensuring cohesive delivery of strategy and message.Press Features (digital and print) - The Guardian, TIME, The Independent, The Times, FastCompany, Entrepreneur, Mashable, VentureBeat, ShortList, The Drum, BBC Gardener’s World.Tools - BuzzSumo, BuzzStream, Majestic SEO, FollowerWonk, TalkWalker, Google Alerts, Twitter and Facebook analytics, Sprout Social, bit.ly, Squarespace, WordPress, Feedly and more.Brand Partnerships - Initiated partnerships with Telefonica Group and worked on projects with Tesco supermarkets and blogger endorsements.
  • The Warren - Hull
    Mentoring / Performance And Confidence Workshops
    The Warren - Hull Mar 2012 - Aug 2014
    Hull, United Kingdom
    Presented three workshops at The Warren in Hull as part of their Female Takeover Scheme. This involved confidence building, writing lyrics and giving performance tips to young females with no experience of performing or singing. Lots of the young women were living in poverty, barely getting by and extremely vulnerable. These workshops provided emotional support as well as motivational support combined with gaining new music skills.
  • Jordans Plant Displays
    Office Manager
    Jordans Plant Displays Aug 2011 - May 2014
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Marketing - Developed two campaigns from scratch each year (Summer/Winter), which highlighted the plant/flower trends of the seasons. Designed brochures, edited photos and delivered successful email and direct mail campaigns along with a monthly newsletter.Website - Built a new website using WordPress and regularly added and updated content to the site.Business Development - Took the lead on business development by keeping up-to-date with moves around the city centre and found opportunities to set up meetings with potential clients.Administrative - Provided day-to-day support - answered business and personal queries, managed and coordinated calendars, booked travel and accommodation, took minutes, travelled to events within the UK and Europe.Accounts - (bookkeeping) used the accounting software Quickbooks Intuit for invoicing, banking, reconciliation, payroll, credit control and personal/business expenses and purchases.
  • Rebel Alliance Recordings
    Marketing Administrator
    Rebel Alliance Recordings Jan 2007 - May 2011
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Marketing - Planned campaigns before album/single/video launches and tours. Made calls to magazine editors, compiled a comprehensive and up-to-date press list for promotional use, organised press releases and press for bands and live/release reviews. Daily correspondence with bands on the roster, venues, booking agents and promoters. Assisted with booking UK tours, advanced shows, took care of budgeting and finances, and worked on tour dates to ensure the smooth running of every show from soundcheck, performances to after the show.Brand Partnerships - Personally delivered or been involved with successful endorsements with Jagermeister UK, VANS, musical instrument companies and other lifestyle brands.Responsible for the merchandise of the label online and at shows - managed stock levels, pushed sales online through social media and newsletters, created and promoted label and band merchandise.
  • Wsp Environment & Energy
    Personal Assistant
    Wsp Environment & Energy 2002 - 2007
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Provided administrative support to the Global and UK Managing Directors of the company. Booked travel, accommodation, flights, intensive diary management and ad hoc duties.Collated monthly board reports and created presentations for internal and external meetings.Coordinated the yearly National Conferences, attended by over 500 people and the annual Christmas party.

Laila K Skills

Social Media Festivals Personal Development Sales Press Releases Blogging Office Administration Digital Marketing Music Record Labels Singing Creative Writing Creative Writer Music Industry Facebook Microsoft Office Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Marketing Social Networking Event Management Entertainment Music Production Customer Service Bookkeeping Social Media Marketing Quickbooks Dj Public Relations Songwriting Copywriting Audio Recording Recording Access

Laila K Education Details

  • The University Of Manchester
    The University Of Manchester
    Politics And Modern History
  • Stretford Grammar School Sixth Form
    Stretford Grammar School Sixth Form
    A, B, C
  • Stretford Grammar School, Manchester
    Stretford Grammar School, Manchester

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Laila K works for Music Support

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Laila K's current role is Fundraising Engagement Event Specialist.

What schools did Laila K attend?

Laila K attended The University Of Manchester, Stretford Grammar School Sixth Form, Stretford Grammar School, Manchester.

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Laila K has skills like Social Media, Festivals, Personal Development, Sales, Press Releases, Blogging, Office Administration, Digital Marketing, Music, Record Labels, Singing, Creative Writing.

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