Promoting arts and culture in North West through development and delivery of digital engagement strategies. We Live Stream events and run Social Media training/workshops

Ignite Liverpool is the local arm of a International movement that works to enlighten people one presentation at a time.

Session formulation, event organising and press and marketing

Project management: Delivery of advocacy and knowledge sharing conference at the RSA in June 2011, plus website redesign and management. External Communications: Developed LARC E-News and other media platforms.

Project management: Managing events including media seminars, press launches, large scale business networking events including the annual advocacy events. External communications: Regional press releases, organising press campaigns, preparing press packs and responding to reporters and Parliamentary questions. Creating website news updates and articles, production of two electronic newsletters, in accordance with House Style and social media channelsInternal communications: Member of National project group for Information and Knowledge Management Systems, developing an intranet and web based solutions to facilitate information flow across the organisation. Implementing new procedures and delivering staff training on new systems.Sector and strategic development; Identification and development of communications and social media needs. Development of programme of activities including the Art of Digital Programme in 2009 working in partnership with FACT. Contribution to national initiatives including ‘GetAmbition’ Print production: Commissioning photographers/video makers/designers to produce publications and marketing materials. Stock control of hundreds of publications, reports and marketing materials.Union Representative: Representing and supporting members through liaison with management on issues such as grievances, staff policies and procedures. Other duties: Provision of an information and advice service to telephone enquiries and visitors plus database management for newsletters.Additional responsibilities: Communications officer: 6 months acting up; contributing to National Communication meetings and project groups

Managed Liverpool resource centre with duties including:IT support : Including both networks and individual supportFinance control: Cash handling, sales invoicing and statistical analysis of client returns. Management of interest free credit scheme.Customer Service: Provide face to face advice on grants for funding. Supporting clients in the development of their arts projects.HR management: Writing equal opportunities and monitoring reports, recruitment and supervision of temporary staff and identifying training needs. Developed Health & Safety policy, responsible for Fire & building safetyInternal secondments - Nov 1999 – Jan 2001: Project Administrator Banking on CultureEU funded action research project; investigating alternative financial mechanisms within third sector. Production of information packages/reports. Updating key network and advocacy documentation. Organising conferences and seminars. Establishing organisational systems and management controls1999 and 2002: Project Coordinator Tracey and the IndependentProject facilitation and administration including liaising with funders/partners, organising meetings and agendas. Database design, ensuring compliance with data protection legislation for advocacy and dissemination purposes, contact and network distribution. Electronic marketing of events.