Sharon Canavar

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CEO Harrogate International Festivals | Curating bespoke partnerships between the arts and business | Cultural Producer | BAFA Co-Chair @ Harrogate International Festivals
Sharon Canavar's Location
Harrogate, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Sharon Canavar

I have worked in both commercial and third sector environments with a focus on the strategic development of organisations using my skills and experience in:* business development (programmes, content, sales)* fundraising (strategy & development, corporate partnerships, philanthropy, T&F)* marketing (strategy, communications, PR, CRM and audience development)

Sharon Canavar's Current Company Details
Harrogate International Festivals

Harrogate International Festivals

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CEO Harrogate International Festivals | Curating bespoke partnerships between the arts and business | Cultural Producer | BAFA Co-Chair
Sharon Canavar Work Experience Details
  • Harrogate International Festivals
    Chief Executive
    Harrogate International Festivals 2009 - Present
    Harrogate, Gb
    Since its inception in 1966, Harrogate International Festivals has fired up hearts and minds, revolutionising the cultural landscape of this Yorkshire spa town.Since joining the Festivals in 2003, the calendar of events has been augmented by the critical successes of the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, Salon North, Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival and Harrogate History Festival. Our strategic development has created a portfolio of some of the country’s most prestigious arts events, maintaining our position not only as one of the UK’s national festivals, bringing international excellence and innovation to the region, but as a key cultural provider for Yorkshire throughout the year.
  • Harrogate International Festivals
    Operations Director
    Harrogate International Festivals Jan 2003 - 2009
    Harrogate, Gb
    Responsible for general operations of all Festival events collaborating with the CEO to determine programmes for established and new events around the calendar to develop the Festivals as a creative arts organisation at the heart of the cultural, economic and community generation within Yorkshire. Key areas of responsibility included:* Leading the organisation through key transitional periods of growth and development including the growth of the team, planning, developing and implementing strategy for organisational development through the development of communications systems and staff development.* Growing and managing the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, developing the Crime Festival into the world’s leading crime fiction event, increasing revenue and overall sales. * Maintaining financial control of budgets, ensuring revenue is maximised and delivery is in line with Festival objectives* Leading and managing the Festival's marketing & communications strategy, development and delivery. Creating a marketing and communications strategy to lead all elements of the Festival’s delivery within all areas of marketing and communications.
  • North Yorkshire County Council
    Nymaz Manager
    North Yorkshire County Council 2002 - 2003
    Northallerton, North Yorkshire, Gb
    Responsible for programming and delivering music projects to disadvantaged young people across North Yorkshire who would not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in the arts. Working within a multi-agency framework of partners and funders this small project is now a stand-alone charitable organisation delivering projects across North Yorkshire to vulnerable and 'at-risk' young people.
  • Jac Travel
    Performing Arts Manager
    Jac Travel 1999 - 2003
    JAC is a privately owned, forward thinking travel group that works in close partnership with its clients. I created JAC 'Live' a unique special interest department catering for high level performance tours and artists, building the annual turnover to £1m within 2 years through a focus on sales, client development and high quality service.
  • Kuoni
    Festival Manager
    Kuoni 1996 - 1999
    Zurich, Ch
    Running and managing special-interest tours and UK arts Festivals as part of a Kuoni Independent Business Unit. Sales, Business Development and Operational Delivery were key to the success of this IBU within an award-winning travel company.

Sharon Canavar Skills

Event Management Festivals Performing Arts Management Strategy Marketing Strategy Marketing Communications Sponsorship Music Fundraising Public Relations Publicity Business Strategy Social Media Charities Marketing Arts Administration Event Planning Singing Copywriting Leadership Development Corporate Events Social Media Marketing Strategic Planning Business Development Change Management Business Planning Publishing Media Relations Charity Social Enterprise Press Releases Tourism Volunteer Management Community Engagement Corporate Branding Corporate Social Responsibility Digital Marketing Competitive Analysis Brand Development Email Marketing Concerts New Business Development

Sharon Canavar Education Details

  • Colchester Institute Of Performing Arts
    Colchester Institute Of Performing Arts
    Music & Arts Business
  • Rossett Hs
    Rossett Hs

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Sharon Canavar works for Harrogate International Festivals

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Sharon Canavar's current role is CEO Harrogate International Festivals | Curating bespoke partnerships between the arts and business | Cultural Producer | BAFA Co-Chair.

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Sharon Canavar attended Colchester Institute Of Performing Arts, Rossett Hs.

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