George Gwynne

Experience

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  Urban Outfitters

  Oct 2010 - Feb 2016

  Store Team Lead

  I worked on and off with the company for over five years in three locations. In two of those locations I was part of the team responsible for opening stores. I've worked full time in every department in front and back of house, becoming an all rounder with excellent communication and customer experience skills.As a Store Team Leader my role was to provide managerial support, customer service and in depth product knowledge to all departments; deal with complaints and customer interaction and ensure the smooth running in back of house operations. Show less

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  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament

  Jan 2014 - Sept 2014

  Outreach Coordinator

  CND campaigns non-violently to rid the world of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction and to create genuine security for future generations.Their mission is to change Government policies to bring about the elimination of British nuclear weapons as a major contribution to global abolition. This is done by stimulating wide public debate on the need for alternatives both to the nuclear cycle and to military attempts to resolve conflict, empowering people to engage actively in the political process and to work for a nuclear-free and peaceful future and co-operating with other groups in the UK and internationally to ensure the development of greater mutual security.www.cnduk.orgMy role involved working alongside a number of key partners including campaigning groups, student groups and trade unions to work on a strategy to engage the local community and media on the NGOs issues. I primarily worked on building our younger membership base through festival outreach work, as well as liaising with trade unions to focus on strengthening relationships for campaigns. I was involved in day-to- day office management, administration and social media, attending conferences and council meetings, and keeping up with the NGOs campaigns and issues. Show less

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  Hays

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2015

  Compliance Administrator

  Hays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. They are the expert at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide, being the market leader in Asia Pacific and the UK and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. They operate across the private and public sectors, dealing in permanent positions, contract roles and temporary assignments.www.hays.comWorking within the Education Department, I handled the sole compliance for the eight-person management team. I developed excellent attention to detail, efficiency and interpersonal skills in my compliance and administration, in a high-pressured environment. I regularly liaised with schools, trusts and government agencies to fully uphold and commit to the strictest Department for Education guidelines. Show less

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  Work Club Australia

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Concierge

  Work Club has established itself as a sophisticated alternative to co-working and serviced offices. It has an enviable network of by-application-only members who use the unique space to work, connect, entertain and socialise. Distinct from the mainstream, start-up style of co-working, Work Club’s unique offer is in the diverse membership, content streams and emphasis on aesthetics. It defines a new space, sitting between co-working, a serviced office, a network and a traditional business or members’ club.www.workclubglobal.comWorking to build community & diversity, I act as the point of contact for members and their clients. I uphold the day-to-day running and maintenance of the club, bar and office, providing members with a unique working experience.Responsibilities include:Attending to all member and guest needs and provide a quality experienceAssist in retention and acquisition of new membersOrganise and facilitate member eventsLiaise with local suppliers, organisers and account managementFacilitate community managementOrders, purchasing and general operations Show less

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  Department of Premier and Cabinet (Vic)

  Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

  Project Support Officer

  Aboriginal Victoria works on Aboriginal policy reform, with a focus on self-determination, community strengthening and engagement and cultural heritage management and protection.The endurance of Aboriginal society across Australia is of global significance and the cultural heritage places and objects associated with Aboriginal society are a significant part of the heritage of all Australians. More importantly, they are a fundamental part of Aboriginal community life and cultural identity. The Heritage team administers the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, which establishes programs and initiatives to ensure the protection and management of Victoria’s Aboriginal cultural heritage.The legislation provides protection for all Aboriginal places, objects and human remains regardless of their inclusion on the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Register or whether they are located on public or private land.http://www.vic.gov.au/aboriginalvictoria/ Show less

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  Department of Health & Human Services, Victoria

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2018

  Project Officer

  Family Safety Victoria is the first government agency dedicated to ending family violence. It will deliver key initiatives to help protect, support and identify risk for those impacted by family violence and hold perpetrators to account. We will also coordinate access to services that support vulnerable children and families.Our visionTo create a future where all Victorians are safe and where children grow up in environments that are built on gender equality and respectful relationships.Our roleAt Family Safety Victoria, everything we do begins with a deep understanding of people’s lived experiences and the specialist expertise of the family violence and family services sector.https://www.vic.gov.au/familyviolence/family-safety-victoria.html Show less

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  Lifetime Training

  May 2018 - Oct 2019

  Senior Coordinator
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  Guildhall School of Music & Drama

  Nov 2019 - Aug 2023

  Executive Assistant to the Principal and Project Manager
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  National Theatre

  Aug 2023 - Jul 2024

  Executive Assistant to the Joint CEO
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  Gideon Berger Studio

  Jul 2024 - now

  EA and Studio Manager

  Gideon BergerArtist, curator, creative practitioner, and music producer Gideon Berger is founder of Gideon Berger Studio, a company established to deliver his solo work. Gideon is also co-founder, director and musical curator of Block9, a creative partnership established in 2007 annually presenting large scale installations, “temporary alternative realities”, including numerous late-night attractions at Glastonbury, the world’s largest greenfield festival.Gideon has a background in music spanning 30 years. In addition to his practice as an artist, stage designer and curator, he also produces music, is a touring DJ and is an avid collector of vinyl. He has a degree in Music with Visual Practice (BA Hons) and is currently guest creative director of music for London Borough of Culture 2022.Gideon curates Block9’s festival nightlife institutions NYC Downlow, Genosys, Maceo’s and IICON and is also resident and co-booker at London’s hottest queer club night Adonis. In addition, he is also a resident DJ at NYC Downlow and The Blessed Madonna’s “We Still Believe”. He is regular DJ at Berghain’s Panorama Bar, Lab.Oratory & Garten as well at Kyiv’s ∄ club and The Carry Nation in New York.Gideon has been involved with charitable work and political activism for over three decades and is increasingly organising his own hybrid projects primarily partnering music and protest. Under the banner of R3 Soundsystem Gideon, alongside Love Music Hate Racism has organised major sound system interventions at many national demonstrations including the Stop Brexit, Stop Trump, and Anti-Fascist protests. He is actively involved with fundraising for several LGBT+ and human rights and social justice organisations including AllOut, Prepster, Human Dignity Trust and Refugee Community Kitchen. Show less