Olivia Collins

Experience

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  By Word of Mouth UK

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2020

  Events Waitress

  Working as part of an events team to ensure that events run smoothly. Effectively and efficiently resolve issues such as health and safety hazards as well as individual client requests. Maintaining presentability and approachability under pressure in venues such as the Banqueting House and Kensington Palace.

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  The University of Manchester

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2020

  Student Recruitment and Widening Participation Student Ambassador

  This role developed my communication skills with people of all ages, working with young people aged 9-18 on visit days and facilitating their learning in workshops about Higher Education. I also communicated effectively with their parents and teachers.It also allowed me to develop skills in public and persuasive speaking- sometimes to large lecture theatres and university tour groups. Worked at the UCAS exhibition fair at Manchester Central Complex in 2019 and 2020 where I gained experience using the public tannoy system to communicate clear and coherent announcements. Show less

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  Brightside

  May 2018 - Nov 2018

  University Online Mentor

  Acting as an online mentor to Year 12 students preparing to apply for Higher Education has improved my communication skills as well as my ability to relate my own experiences to help others.

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  Colicci

  Apr 2021 - May 2021

  General Assistant

  Front of House Assistant at the Dulwich Clock Cafe, Dulwich Park.

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  THEATRE PECKHAM

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

  Led on fundraising for the charity, raising over £200,000 from a wide range of funding sources including public funding bodies, individual giving, trusts, and foundations and corporate sponsorship/partnerships. Developed extremely strong interpersonal and communication skills by completing strong and successful grant funding applications, planning social media crowdfunding campaigns and communicating with potential funders and current stakeholders. Exhibited excellent multi-tasking and ability to meet tight deadlines across these responsibilities. Show less

  • Development Officer

    Dec 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Fundraising and Commercial Development Officer

    Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
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  English Touring Opera

  Feb 2023 - now

  Development Manager

  Responsible for income generation via Trusts and Foundations and corporate sponsorships. Manage the organisation’s current and future Trust and Foundation donor portfolio, including researching and writing proposals/bids to new and existing donors.Manage reporting and submission requirements for Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation grant.Lead on managing and updating donor CRM database.

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  Almeida Theatre

  May 2023 - Jul 2023

  Young Producer

  Produced, programmed and curated the Almeida Theatre’s Romeo and Juliet For Free Festival – a week-long takeover of the theatre providing creative activities for young people aged 25 and under. Including backstage tours with lighting, sound and costume, fight coordination and intimacy workshops, a directing lab with Rebecca Frecknall, acting, devising and writing workshops, a cocktail making class, a panel discussion on Shakespeare, Race and Contemporary Adaptions and a house party with it's very own cèilidh dance!Developed my knowledge, practical experience and confidence in theatre and live event producing and upskilled in areas of marketing, development and literary management. Show less