Mary Lane Email & Phone Number

Letterkenny, Ie

Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland

Producer and Director of Rainbow Theatre Group, a music and drama group for children and young people.• Re-established the group, which was in operation in the 1990s.• Assembled the creative team and production crew.• Recruited a team of volunteers to assist the production team. • Ensured that there was adequate financial backing for the group’s establishment, through grants and sponsorship, and maintained the budget for the same.• Monitored the finances of the production and ensured that the ticket sales meet the targets set.• Planned the production dates and the prices of the ticket to maintain the budget of the production.• Devised a marketing plan to promote the production, undertaking all graphic design projects myself. • Devised the content and format of variety show style productions.• Co-directed and choreographed the productions.• Designed and created the costumes for the shows.• Designed the set and coordinated with the set build team to build offsite, and logistics for transport and assembly in the theatre. Ensured project came within budget. • Coordinated with the teams to complete all post production process.

Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland

• Established a fundraising initiative in memory of my mother with the goal to raise enough funds to refurbish the Donegal Hospice.• Co-ordinated teams of fundraisers to host events such as concerts, collections, marathons, fun runs, art competitions, afternoon teas, etc.• Liaised with local media, wrote and released press releases, designed and produced promotional material.• Writing copy for and maintaining content on website and social media.• Worked with local Gardaí to ensure on-street events were granted correct permission and safeguarding.• The project successfully raised in excess of €100,000 within 12 months.

London, United Kingdom

Production of tender submission documents.Maintenance of marketing submission files, image banks and contacts database.Oversaw design and launch of new company website and established a social media strategy, successfully increasing web traffic.Update website frequently and maintain Twitter and LinkedIn profiles.Support to Marketing Manager in the organisation of staff and client events.Support to the Marketing Director on general artwork and marketing material.Manipulation and cataloguing of images, booking and briefing photographers.Preparation of brochure sheets, business cards and CVs in InDesign.Assistance to Graphic Designer on devising document templates in accordance with company rebrand at the end of 2012.Continued implementation of the brand guidelines throughout the company.Writing and distribution of press releases, client approvals and image selection.Preparing capability packs for potential clients.Work with the Marketing Team to measure success rates and trends in the market. Working to agreed budgets.Preparation of delegate packs and transport/accommodation for conferences.Communicating with target audiences and managing customer relationships.Sourcing advertising opportunities and placing adverts in the press. Assisting in the development of the marketing plans and budget.

London, United Kingdom

Production of tender submission documents.Maintenance of marketing submission files, image banks and contacts database.Oversaw design and launch of new company website and established a social media strategy, successfully increasing web traffic.Update website frequently and maintain Twitter and LinkedIn profiles.Support to Marketing Manager in the organisation of staff and client events.Support to the Marketing Director on general artwork and marketing material.Manipulation and cataloging of images, booking and briefing photographers.Preparation of brochure sheets, business cards and CVs in InDesign.Assistance to Graphic Designer on devising document templates in accordance with company rebrand at the end of 2012.Continued implementation of the brand guidelines throughout the company.Writing and distribution of press releases, client approvals and image selection.Preparing capability packs for potential clients.Work with the Marketing Team to measure success rates and trends in the market.

London, United Kingdom

Assistant to Managing Director.Acted as the first point of contact with clients.Screened telephone calls, inquiries and requests via email and letters, and handled them when appropriate.Greet and guide clients and visitors, organise and maintain diaries, record details and make appointments.Photograph editing in Photoshop, including airbrushing, correction, restoration, enhancing and restoration.Creation and up keep of the company's Facebook and Twitter, promoting the various aspects of the business.Devising and maintaining office systems to deal efficiently with paper flow, organising and storing paperwork, documents and computer-based information and photographic material, and occasionally, travelling with the manager to take notes at conferences and provide general assistance.Wedding album co-ordinator.I created portraits of babies, children, families and expectant mothers in the studio setting.Designed material including advertising, window displays, brochures, POS, packaging and content for promotional packs, packaging and content for wedding packages, greeting cards, etc… and design of promotional DVDs.Created bespoke portrait products including wall art and book design.Successful sales consultant, advising clients on portraits, finish and frame selection for their home.Stock control and ordering supplies.I have also been involved in the procurement of several strategic alliances between the studio and local businesses through which we gain new clients and promote the business..

Design of newspaper advertisements with responsibility for coordinating adverts for the Leitrim Post Newspaper on a weekly basis. This job included liaising with the sales team, and contacting clients in respect of their advertising requirements.

Postgraduate Certificate, Creative Arts Management

Ba Honours, Graphic Design, Second Class Honours, Grade One

Activities and Societies: Clubs and Societies Officer for the LYIT Students Union,Member of the LYIT Sub Aqua ClubSubjects undertaken.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Graphic Design, Merit 1

Activities and Societies: Clubs and Societies Officer for the LYIT Students Union, Member of the LYIT Sub Aqua ClubSubjects undertaken.

National Craft Certificate, Professional Cookery

Activities and Societies: Student Union President for two yearsIn 2004, I won the EduCater National Competition in Tallaght Institute.

National Craft Certificate, Professional Cookery, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Student Union President

Leaving Certificate