The Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN) is committed to improving the quality of urban life through the contribution of the arts, culture, and the creative industries.It brings together policymakers, planners, and executives from widely diverseinternational contexts, all working at the intersection of culture and sustainableurban development through convenings, research and collaboration.By fostering knowledge-sharing among those responsible for planning… Show more The Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN) is committed to improving the quality of urban life through the contribution of the arts, culture, and the creative industries.It brings together policymakers, planners, and executives from widely diverseinternational contexts, all working at the intersection of culture and sustainableurban development through convenings, research and collaboration.By fostering knowledge-sharing among those responsible for planning andmanaging creative and cultural districts, quarters, precincts, and clusters, GCDNstimulates the promotion of urban development with culture at its core across fourfundamental areas: operational realities, the environment, society, and the economy.I am developing programs for network members including mentoring and workgroups. Show less

Project Manager for the Global Co-commission ‘A Feral Commons’, a new, co- commissioning arts project uniting cultural districts from the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN) across three continents, each one presenting a public art commission in response to the theme of climate change.www.aferalcommoms.comhttps://alserkal.online/words/global-co-commission

I am an accredited Relational Dynamics 1st Coach working with individuals and groups, predominantly with clients from an arts background.The longest relationship you will ever have is with yourself, you are your own best investment. I love working with people who are honest, upfront and courageous. I am drawn to people who are creative, curious and strive for excellence.

Established in 2006 and based in Paris and Limoges, Quaternaire is a creative producing and international booking agency. Quaternaire is widely acclaimed for its contemporary, innovative cross-art form productions (operas, concerts, dance, theatre, performances, visual arts, etc.).Current collaborations: Akram Khan, Andy Warhol, Basil Twist, Brett Bailey, Dada Masilo, Handspring Puppet Company, Hotel Pro Forma, Marie Brassard, The Tiger Lillies and William Kentridge.

The Walk in 2021 was a travelling festival of art in support of refugees, and “one of the most innovative and adventurous public artworks ever attempted”. In 2022-23 Little Amal is planned to walk in the UK, Europe and the US.+ Generating ideas and a strategic plan for fundraising and partnerships for core costs and touring engagements. + Research, meetings and applications to a combination of prospective partners, trusts and foundations, private donors, corporate companies and… Show more The Walk in 2021 was a travelling festival of art in support of refugees, and “one of the most innovative and adventurous public artworks ever attempted”. In 2022-23 Little Amal is planned to walk in the UK, Europe and the US.+ Generating ideas and a strategic plan for fundraising and partnerships for core costs and touring engagements. + Research, meetings and applications to a combination of prospective partners, trusts and foundations, private donors, corporate companies and government initiatives. Show less

Strategic planning for the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) for their programming strategy for the next five years.+ Interviews, consultations and workshops with internal staff and external collaborators.+ Benchmarking, research and co-creation of a programming framework and sample programmatic calendar, alongside gaps analysis for final project deliverables.

The company produces performances, dance and drama workshops (created and delivered by top industry professionals) for primary schools across the UK. Duties included:+ Managed the day to day running of the company, leading eight full time staff and over 300 freelance workers. + Increased the diversity of programmes offered by producing, from realisation to delivery, new workshops and productions. These new streams of work increased the annual turnover by over 140% over a… Show more The company produces performances, dance and drama workshops (created and delivered by top industry professionals) for primary schools across the UK. Duties included:+ Managed the day to day running of the company, leading eight full time staff and over 300 freelance workers. + Increased the diversity of programmes offered by producing, from realisation to delivery, new workshops and productions. These new streams of work increased the annual turnover by over 140% over a five-year period.+ Developed systems to increase operational efficiency, monitoring targets, budgets while building a shared sense of purpose within the company. Implemented processes for the delivery of work for approx. 300,000 children across over 1,000 primary schools annually.+ Strategic planning for the business including 3, 5 and 10-year plans. Show less

+ Responsible for all aspects of production and delivery of work in schools including booking rehearsal spaces and staff; contracting; remote pastoral care; purchasing of production equipment, processing of expenses claims and payroll.+ Created and updated schedules and onboarding systems, including relevant safety checks.

I have looked after diverse live performances and workshops in a range of spaces, working on four seasons of London’s Free Open-Air Theatre at The Scoop, HighTide Theatre, La Cage aux Folles at Pallas Theatre in Athens, ‘Storm’ at the Lyric Hammersmith and a BBC Prom at the Royal Albert Hall.+ Working in non-theatrical spaces, adapting for all weathers and circumstances.+ Large scale coordination of cast, crew and members of the public.+ Costing and administering budgets across a… Show more I have looked after diverse live performances and workshops in a range of spaces, working on four seasons of London’s Free Open-Air Theatre at The Scoop, HighTide Theatre, La Cage aux Folles at Pallas Theatre in Athens, ‘Storm’ at the Lyric Hammersmith and a BBC Prom at the Royal Albert Hall.+ Working in non-theatrical spaces, adapting for all weathers and circumstances.+ Large scale coordination of cast, crew and members of the public.+ Costing and administering budgets across a project. Show less

+ Organising and running of multi-stop international tour schedule: booking travel and accommodation for company members, logistics of transport for cargo and personnel, customs checks and carnets.+ Planning and overseeing venue transfers (get-ins and get-outs).+ Managing and overseeing rehearsals, stage sessions and performances. Range of performers including musicians and circus artists.

Collaboration project between Lyric Hammersmith, Graeae and Push: a festival of training and participation for disabled, D/deaf, and BAME artists, advocating for sector-wide inclusivity. Duties included:+ Liaising with artists, participants and support workers+ Risk assessment of activities, including aerial work+ Arranging transport and access as required+ Creation and distribution of a range of paperwork and information packs in numerous formats for internal, external and… Show more Collaboration project between Lyric Hammersmith, Graeae and Push: a festival of training and participation for disabled, D/deaf, and BAME artists, advocating for sector-wide inclusivity. Duties included:+ Liaising with artists, participants and support workers+ Risk assessment of activities, including aerial work+ Arranging transport and access as required+ Creation and distribution of a range of paperwork and information packs in numerous formats for internal, external and public use. Show less