Talent Manager
Creative Strategist
Publicist
Digital Specialist
Entertainment Specialist
Marketing Manager
Creative
Project Manager
Branding Specialist
Strategy Consultant
I've never been a fan of CVs. Trying to fit my entire working history in 250 words on a slow, out-dated form; trying to define myself from a dropdown menu; that crippling fear of attaching the wrong version, or worse, the wrong covering letter. So this is my alternative. My digital equivalent of 'CV-Vol2-Final-FINAL.pdf.'
With this, hopefully you'll understand what I've done, who I've worked with and the things I've learnt along the way. Of course, if you would like to know more, please drop me a message.
After studying philosophy at university, I've worked in various roles in talent management, strategy, communications, PR and social, and I have been lucky enough to work with some of the UK's most recognisable talent and household brands. I have gained a wealth of experience in representing, marketing, and managing brands, ideas and individuals alike.
Taste for jazzy (read: questionable) trousers aside, I'm an optimist, creative, do-er and, "actually quite funny".
Talent Manager
Talent management for an iconic UK duo, overseeing everything in their professional and personal lives.
Juggling lots of plates across diary management, contracts, strategy, travel, accountancy and more making the impossible happen more than once.
Developed my PR and social background overseeing comms strategies, releases, interviews and crisis management, as well as all social output.
Built a strong network of brand partners, producers, creatives, lawyers, PRs, stylists, drivers, and even a jet man.
In-house PR lead across national and international press, and specialised in digital and social, Tweeting 'Gramming and Snapping to an audience of millions
Set up a new label, Hi-Tea Records, spearheading strategy, release planning and PR; turning a profit within two yearsAccount Executive
PR and communications strategies for internationally recognised luxury brands across hospitality, restaurant and real-estate
- Public Relations
- Creative Copywriting
- Digital Planning
- Social & Paid Media
- Press Trips & Event Planning
- Creative Campaign Planning
Internships Administrator
Implemented a total re-organisation of the existing Internships scheme, leading to increased student engagement of over 60% in three months and £120,000 awarded to secure 150 students paid internships.
Every role I've had has been underpinned by social media. I've created content for brand social media pages, handled the social channels of VIP musicians and large scale events and created data-led digital campaigns for international product launches. I'm confident in social analytics and insights, utilising influencers and advising on digital strategies.
And yes, I could probably fix your printer.
I'm a seasoned PR with experience of a busy press office across a variety of industries. As well as being able to deal with high-profile talent, I'm confident writing press releases, pitching to media and developing creative, corporate or B2B PR strategies, and always approach issues with a PR brain, and my favourite question - "What's the point?"
A job description of an artist manager doesn't really exist (!) but the role has given me excellent - if atypical - project management skills to deal with teams and external agencies to ensuring that projects are completed on time. The day-to-day of an artist manager is always different, so I've learned to be flexible, positive and that there is always a way to get something done, even if it seems impossible.
I've been lucky enough to work with some of the most iconic and recognisable individuals and companies across the world. Understanding their brand, their identity and their core values was key to working - and succeeding - with them. I'm confident in being able to understand a brand, and know what it takes to promote, shape them and grow them.
Live events form the core of working in entertainment, and I've been fortunate to have worked on many productions, both large and small scale. I've gained a real understanding of how these events work, and what it takes to deliver a successful event of any scale - be it a multi-day festival, celebrity meet and greet or an international award ceremony.
Plus, I've become a dab hand with a festival buggy.
A creative in both personal and professional aspects, I enjoy having a creative aspect to my job. From designing images and video for social posts, I've also spent time designing album covers, physical merchandise, invites and marketing materials. When I need to ask for help, I've build up a wide network of creative individuals who I could rely on.
Philosophy BA (Hons) II:I
A-Level A Grade:
History, Philosophy, Biology
- WordPress and WIX competency
- Some HTML experience
- Self taught Adobe CS4 including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign & Premiere Pro
- Full user of various CMS systems such as Hubspot, Hootsuite, GDrive, Trello
- Native with OS and Office systems
- Full understanding of native social media metric software, including Business Manager and Google Adsense
- Conversational Spanish, beginner French and Italian
- Level I Makaton
- Currently learning BSL
- Full driving license
- Expert tea-maker
- Bizarre trivia knowledge
- 25 metre swimming