Kate Lennon

Experience

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  AVALON TELEVISION (CYMRU) LIMITED

  Nov 2009 - Dec 2009

  Work Experience

  Junior Researcher – Don’t Get Done, Get Dom and Heir HuntersWork Experience Placement serving as a runner/junior researcher on BBC3 factual entertainment programs. Logged tapes; researched information; sourced and picked-up equipment; delivered edited tapes; made cold calls to consumer rights companies to gather information; assisted the research team; made excellent tea & coffee!

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  Supreme Education PLC

  Feb 2010 - Oct 2010

  Client Services Education Co-ordinator

  Recruitment consultant and accounts manager for an education company in South London; recruiting qualified staff in-line with vetting procedures; developing business and marketing strategies; business/cold calls and developed selling techniques; sustained account management, networking and relationship building.

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  Tin Pan Films

  Nov 2010 - Mar 2011

  Social and Transmedia Co-ordinator - The Laughter Clinic

  At this independent film company my responsibilities included:• Tweeting and updating Facebook page with progress reports on the film’s production.• Creating ideas for a transmedia marketing campaign.• Researching information for pre-production of the film.• Working alongside BAFTA-nominated Director, Ed Blum in preparing the production for EIS investment.• Shooting and editing footage.• Office administration.• Office Management: refreshing office supplies.• Aiding the Producer in pre-production.• General Runner duties. Show less

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  RDF Television

  May 2011 - Jan 2012

  Facilities and Production Runner

  General office and reception duties; setting up offices at the beginning of the day and cleaning at the end; running errands for individuals; collecting tapes; transcribing; maintaining store cupboard; helping production team on shoots.I was the Production Runner and Junior Researcher on Britain's Ugliest Rooms, a DIY show for UKTV and helped out on Help My House is Falling Down.I finished my internship with a placement at Bwark Productions acting as their Executive Assistant before they took me on to work full time. Show less

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  Bwark Productions

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Executive Assistant - The Inbetweeners Movie (2011) & Drifters (Pilot)

  Assisting the writers, producers and executive team of The Inbetweeners (Channel 4). Floor Runner for Drifters (Channel 4). My responsibilities included:• Extensive Diary Management: arranging and scheduling diary appointments for the executive team including writers Damon Beesley and Iain Morris.• Arranging foreign travel: solely responsible for organising travel and accommodation for the executive team and lead cast members (Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, James Buckley and Blake Harrison) for the Australian Premiere of The Inbetweeners Movie.• Office Management: managing office supplies and facilities.• Script Analysis: screening the potential of scripts.• Administration: organising recces; setting up and filming read-throughs, auditions and meetings.Floor Runner: Part f the AD team for the pilot of Drifters starring Jessica Knappett, Lydia Rose Bewley and Bob Mortimer. Show less

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  Hat Trick Productions

  Jun 2012 - Oct 2012

  Part of the Assistant Director team on pilot starring Alex McQueen, my responsibilities included:• Assisting the AD’s on set.• Crowd control.• Aiding the crew, talent and executives.• Organising transport from base to the locations.• Making runs for the production team. Office-­based runner on 12 part sit com, Spy starring Robert Lindsay, Darren Boyd and Rebekah Stanton, my responsibilities included: • Reporting directly to Line Producer and Production Co-­ordinator.• General admin – filing, photocopying, replenishing stationary.• Rushes runs to and from location. • Collating and distributing the call sheets and sides.• Organising the wrap party.• Standing and reading in for actors.

  • Floor Runner - Stage Door Johnnies (Pilot)

    Oct 2012 - Oct 2012

  • Production Assistant - Spy: Series 2

    Jun 2012 - Oct 2012
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  Catherine Willis Casting

  Oct 2012 - Oct 2012

  Casting Assistant

  Working in a busy casting agency, my responsibilities included: • Aiding the everyday running of the agency.• Arranging castings.• Liaising with agents and actors.• Attending castings and reading in.• Aiding the producer and director in the auditions for new ITV1 programme, Plebs.

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  Tiger Aspect

  Oct 2012 - Mar 2013

  Script Reporter

  Freelance script reporter, this role involved reading drama and comedy scripts and analysing their potential for production.

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  Tanya Link Productions

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2013

  Production Assistant - Miss Atomic Bomb

  Directed by Adam Long, founder of the Reduced Shakespeare Company, I assisted on the preview in the West End featuring Catherine Tate. My responsibilities included: • Creation and management of the VIP guest list.• Aided the production of the Miss Atomic Bomb preview. • Organised the drinks reception at The Ivy.

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  Kitten Killers

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2014

  Comedian

  Founder, writer, director, producer and performer in all-female comedy sketch group. This role included:• The creation of sketches and songs for performance.• Arranging regular rehearsals with our director, Lee Griffiths (Late Night Gimp fight) to ensure creative development of the company.• Cultivating professional relationships with bookers, promoters and other acts to ensure regular performances on the London circuit.• Administrating, marketing and producing our first Edinburgh Fringe Show at the Underbelly where we enjoyed great success.• Updating and maintaining our online presence and creating a social media strategy to market shows and sell tickets. Show less

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  Substance Global

  Apr 2013 - May 2013

  Intern

  Internship at leading film PR company, my responsibilities included:Brainstorming ideas for PR stunts for Game of Thrones, Don Jon (2013); developing PR strategies with my assigned team; research tasks; compiling reports; scanning the internet for coverage; preparing props and visiting events and screenings.

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  Taylor Herring

  Apr 2013 - Apr 2013

  Intern

  Internship included: Experience of pitching to media, writing and creating materials, researching, compiling reports, creating media lists, attending press days, assisting on events, general office duties.

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  The Tea Shop & Film Company

  May 2013 - Jun 2013

  Locations Assistant - The Anomaly (2013)

  Independent feature directed by and starring Noel Clarke, Luke Hemsworth, Ian Somerhalder and Alexis Knapp, my responsibilities included:• Aiding the locations manager.• Managing the budget.• Researching potential shoot locations.• Liaising with local authorities and councils.• Gaining licences and permissions to shoot on location.• Locating unit base sites. • Liaising with the production team.• Remaining on site to help with the shoot.

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  Nu Image - Millennium Films

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

  Locations Marshall - Good People (2014)

  Aiding the Locations team on feature film starring James Franco, Kate Hudson, Omar Sy, Tom Wilkinson and Anna Friel, my responsibilities included: • Crowd and traffic control on location.• Ensuring the safety of the public and the crew at all times.• Liaising with the security team to ensure safety measures were in place and maintained.

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  Left Bank Pictures Ltd.

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Floor Runner - Cardinal Burns: Series 2

  Being part of the Assistant Director team, I was responsible for:• The well being of the actors and crew on set.• Managing call times and ensuring changes ran to schedule.• Crowd and traffic control on location.• Running errands.• Liaising with the caterers.• Standing in to read for the actors.• Distributing call sheets.• Organising transport to and from location.

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  The Tea Shop & Film Company

  Sept 2013 - Oct 2013

  Development Coordinator

  At this independent film production company my responsibilities included:• Business Development: Screening and analysing screenplays; liaising with agents; meeting with writers; reporting to the executive producers; maintaining relationships with industry professionals.• Research: researching current film trends; creating ideas for new film projects.• Marketing: updating the company’s online and social media presence.

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  Funny Women Ltd

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2017

  Head of Comedy

  Head of Comedy for the UK’s leading female comedy organisation and community. My responsibilities included:• Working with and booking a range of talent from high profile artists such as Katherine Ryan to new and emerging talent such as Harriet Braine (2016 Funny Women awards Winner), with a focus on championing women in comedy.• Creation, production and delivery of all comedy content (approximately 150 events a year at venues around the UK) including gigs, workshops, conferences, corporate events, the annual Funny Women Awards, industry networking events, preview festivals, films, publicity stunts etc.• Negotiating contractual terms and fees with talent representatives, venues, organisations, corporations and comedians to ensure fair and professional working relationships in line with Equity guidelines.• Creatively marketing and publicising the Funny Women brand up to and including experiential marketing, managing Funny Women's online presence, social media and PR strategies. During my term Funny Women attracted over 3,000 Facebook likes and 13.9K Twitter followers.• Working with the CEO and executive team in the creation and implementation of business development strategies.• Networking and maintaining professional interaction with comedians, celebrities, talent agents, festival directors, venues, productions companies.• Strengthening lines of communication between the company and it’s board members, associates, associated networks and partner companies.• Lead producer of the annual Funny Women Awards, which raised significant funds for Refuge and Rise UK.• Overseeing the creation, delivery and facilitation of public comedy workshops to encourage women to try comedy and boost confidence.• Integral to the business stratagem and development of the organisation.• Creative Copy-writing and editing for events, reviews, magazine articles and bi-monthly newsletters.• Development and integration of internal company processes and practices. Show less

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  Headrooms Improvement Partners Ltd

  Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

  Venue & Events Manager

  A key client facing role in event management and hospitality, managing the life-cycle of corporate and client events. My role included:• Client Account Management: Managing corporate bookings, negotiating budgets, issuing contracts.• Management: Managing a team of hospitality staff in the proficient running of a bespoke venue.• Financial Management: negotiating fees and rates, creating and issuing invoices, chasing overdue invoices. • Marketing and PR: managing the company's online and social media presence.• Office Management: managing stock levels, cleaning rotas and general maintenance. Show less

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  Freelance, self-employed

  Mar 2016 - Feb 2018

  Comedy Producer, Director and Consultant

  Recognised as one of the leading freelance comedy producers in the UK, my role consists of: • Working with a range of talent from established, high profile artists such as Jayde Adams to emerging talent such as Thanyia Moore, with a focus on comedy.• Creating, marketing and producing high-quality live comedy events for organisations, brands, venues, corporations and UK festivals.• Booking and negotiating contractual terms and fees with representatives of high profile talent.• Cultivating and maintaining professional client and contact relationships within the industry. • Creative planning, strategic marketing and succinct knowledge of the entertainment industry to ensure the professional development of my business.Current/Past Projects:• Associate Comedy Producer for the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, integral to the development, implementation and production of seasonal comedy programming. I deliver public comedy workshops and the production of professional comedy shows, featuring comedians such as Desiree Burch, Ria Lina and Eshaan Akbar.• Associate Comedy Producer for Bobblehat, organisers of London’s First Live Advent Calendar, headlined by Jayde Adams.• Comedy Director on Help! (2016), Dave Bibby: Nobody Puts Bibby in the Corner, Hurt & Anderson: Come What May (2017) for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.• Technician for the CKP Boat Show featuring comedians Zoe Lyons, Ivo Graham and Darren Harriet, and Edinburgh Fringe shows such as CKP lunchtime special, Samantha Baines, Sarah Bennetto and 2 Girls 1 Cup of Comedy.• Radio/Podcast Producer/Script-writer/Promoter for celebrity comedy show, Baines Plus One on Hoxton Radio, iTunes and Mixcloud, which featured Seann Walsh, Deborah Francis White, and Tez Ilyas and received over 3000 iTunes downloads.• Film Producer for God's Madmen for Penny Gaff Productions. Show less

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  UTC Artist Management Ltd.

  Feb 2018 - now

  Creative Producer and Manager of global talent such as Mo Gilligan, Abigoliah Schamaun and Thomas Green.Talent Management: Partnering with clients to drive and focus careers utilising current industry knowledge and analysis. Full campaign activation to build audiences. Budget management. Pitching talent and new concepts to production companies/channels to meet business targets; managing and organising the diaries and schedules of 23 top UK comedians; booking work, corporate events, budget management, monitoring and analysis of media profiles. Development and Strategy: Integral to the strategic development of the company; developing unique creative projects with talent to increase company revenue; pitching clients to promoters and corporations; influencing external industry contacts; promoting and representing the company at networking events and competitions, managing junior and senior members of the team to ensure efficient team processes; sourcing new avenues of revenue. Enhancing Contact Database: Building strong relationships and liaising with channels commissioners, production companies and multi-platform corporations to ensure coordination of talent and optimisation of industry relationships. Show less Overseeing, developing and extending the live arm of this reputable talent management and production agency. Working with high-profile talent including Mo Gilligan, Dane Baptiste and Tez Ilyas, as well as UK promoters, venues, festival organisers and production companies. My responsibilities include:• Working with a range of talent from established, high profile artists such as Mo Gilligan to new and emerging talent such as Ola Labib.• Extensive diary management of the 11 artists the company represents, as well as managing the company’s busy schedule.• Booking and negotiating contractual terms and fees with promoters, bookers and organisers. • Creating and tracking company invoices, remittances and handling large scale project budgets.• Cultivating and maintaining professional client relationships within the comedy industry and expanding my extensive contact database.• Utilising my existing contact list to create and cultivate new relationships with industry professionals.• Creating, marketing and producing high quality live comedy events for the brand utilising in-house talent.• Creative planning, strategic marketing and succinct knowledge of the entertainment industry as a whole.• Planning and integration of new systems and work practices to ensure the smooth running of daily operations and the company. Show less

  • Senior Talent Manager

    Oct 2019 - now

  • Live Producer

    Feb 2018 - Oct 2019