Pollyanne Trapmore-Shaw

Experience

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  Freelance in the Entertainment Industry

  Jan 1998 - Mar 2008

  Cocktail Pianist

  Easy listening, Jazz, Cocktail and Light classics- Entertainer for openings, parties, exhibitions, lounges and demonstrating for sale of pianos in retail.

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  Harrods

  Jun 1998 - Jan 2000

  Piano Sales Executive

  Demonstrator and Sales for Harrods then "Prestigious" Piano Department (as it was). Customer service role with high profile clientelle; accomodating many custom requests and acting in an immpecable manner throughout.

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  United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

  Oct 2001 - Jul 2007

  Outpatients Supervisor

  Coordinated outpatients appointments, waiting times and visiting consultant rotas in line with ELPCT directives

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  Burgh-Le-Marsh Furnishings

  Jan 2005 - Mar 2021

  Marketing and Event Coordinator

  Collector,trader of fine quality furnishings and object d'art.Fine Jewellery; diamonds,natural pearls,precious metals and coloured stones a speciality. Member of the GIA (Gemalogical Institute of America) Alumni and Graduate AJP. Co-organiser of bi-monthly Antique and Collectors Fairs in Spalding Lincolnshire. Handling the administration, PR and marketing - expertise of sourcing stock and retailing within the Antiques Trade are managed by my Husband who is sole-trader of his business. www.burgh-le-marshfurnishings.co.uk | www.springfieldsfair.co.uk | www.eastcoastjewellery.co.uk Show less

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  East Lindsey District Council

  Jun 2007 - Jan 2014

  Front of House,Promotions & Gallery Manager

  Front-of-house manager - recruiting, training and managing all front of house customer service staff, including ushers, concessions salespeople and box office staff - also coordinating and recruiting any volunteer or unpaid workers as required. I create and maintain reports with regards to attendance, and for purpose of audience development studies. Responsible for the overall experience of patrons, and so coordinating all sales and merchandising any artwork or advertisements that are on display. Generating revenue is one of the most important duties. As such so is motivating staff to up sell and (responsibly) to move as much merchandise and liquor as possible during a given shift. Liason for visiting artistes and venue hires; provision of requirements.Promotions Manager - to leading the effective promotion of events and development of the brand through a variety of marketing and audience development initiatives.Monitoring sales for all events, seeking new opportunities for promotions liaising with the Venue Manager, Marketing & Publicity Officer and other staff to deliver results through proactive activities.Gallery Manager- curator of Art exhibitions displayed with Theatre foyer area, promoting within the local Art-scene and further field. Sourcing and attracting a range of Professional Artists and helping raise the profile and value of the current local offer. Show less

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  Magna Vitae Trust for Leisure & Culture

  Jan 2014 - now

  Embassy Theatre Operations Manager Skegness

  •planning forthcoming events, which includes applying knowledge of audiences, ensuring a balance between different types of productions, being aware of which productions have been well received elsewhere and accepting new work offered by reputable production companies;•liaising and negotiating with production companies to plan the programme of work;•getting involved in the commissioning of new pieces of work;•taking responsibility for all staff in the theatre, who may be involved in areas such as marketing, finance and artistic production;•overseeing training for front of house and stage door staff;•liaising closely with the theatre's board of directors;•ensuring that the theatre meets the requirements of legislation such as health and safety and licensing laws (licensee);•attending marketing meetings and undertaking marketing activities;•dealing with the budget and exercising ultimate financial control;•negotiating with any charities and funding bodies providing financial backing;•speaking and lobbying at arts-related conferences;•networking with local industry, local communities, educational organisations, relevant bodies and the public;•carrying out educational work by promoting arts participation in the community, which may include visiting schools, colleges, community centres and youth clubs to encourage the public to engage in professionally-led artistic activities;•keeping in touch with other theatre managers and producers in order to stay up to date with developments and new productions..curator of Art exhibitions displayed with Theatre foyer area, promoting within the local Art-scene and further field. Sourcing and attracting a range of Professional Artists and helping raise the profile and value of the current local offer. Show less