Charlotte W.

Experience

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  Fatpoppadaddys Ltd

  Aug 2010 - Feb 2011

  Promotions Manager

  Leaders in UK student club nights and events. Managing the launch and running of Let's Kill Disco, Brighton. Marketing and promotions of Brighton-based events.

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  Lout Promotions

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2010

  Music Promoter
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  The E3 Group

  Feb 2011 - Aug 2012

  Event Operations / PA to CEO

  • Personal assistant to four company directors• Operations Assistant for B2B events, including Chestnut Tree House 'The Snowman at The Grand' fundraising gala• Public relations support with local media

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  Universal Music Group

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2014

  Marketing & Radio Promotions

  • UK catalogue campaign management throughout product lifecycle• International campaign support • Radio promotions lead; establishing relationships with the British media

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  The Student Room Group

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2016

  Building TSRG 's consumer media profile & relationships with British media• Devised 12 month PR Strategy• Wrote all press release copyCoverage includes: ITV's This Morning, Guardian, Times Higher Education, BBC News and UniLad. Interim Executive Assistant supporting CEO and COO, from managing diaries to supporting business strategy or planning meetings. Leading on PR activity & inputting into building long term business plans supporting the implementation of change during a period of investment.

  • Public Relations Executive

    Apr 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Executive Assistant to CEO

    Aug 2014 - Apr 2015
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  ALH Group

  Apr 2017 - Nov 2018

  Restaurant Management

  Various venues within the group. Restaurant operations increasing productivity and sales revenue, growing healthy and vibrant team environments over 6 month periods.

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  Blasta Brewing Company

  Nov 2018 - Mar 2020

  Event Manager

  Management & execution of all in-house events for the 1,000 capacity breweryDriving revenue & increasing profit margins through event management https://www.blastabrewing.com

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  Beachfront Leisure Ltd

  Jul 2020 - Feb 2024

  Management and execution of functions and events for Beachfront Leisure's 8 sites:OhSo Social, The Dorset and five Trading Post Coffee Sites• 40% increase in bookings and event revenue YOY, 2022 to 2023 • Management of event activities outside of the companies usual licenses• B2B sales & corporate event management • B2C sales & private events• Temporary event notice & medium-large scale license applications Creating a dynamic and enjoyable atmosphere for guests. Managing crowd flow, customer service, staff training and team coordination for smooth successful operations.

  • Sales and Event Management

    Dec 2021 - Feb 2024

  • Venue Management

    Jul 2020 - Nov 2021
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  PCM Promotions

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

  Monthly night of singer-songwriters showcasing their talents at The Brunswick, Hove Multi-date tour planning, promotion & execution; Manchester, Brighton & BirminghamTouring artists: The Pines, Stranger Girl & Kyris Intimate brand activation over four days, engaging British media & social media content creatorsProject management and procurement

  • Co-Founder

    Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Lamplight: A Night for Songwriters

    Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

  • Volumes Tour: Indie

    Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

  • Artist Liaison at Mutations Festival

    Nov 2021 - Nov 2021

  • Promoter: Sanctuary of Sound at The Green Door Store

    Sept 2021 - Sept 2021

  • Event Producer at Stoneleigh Wines Garden Project

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Artist Liaison at Solar Daze Festival

    Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
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  Victorious Events UK

  Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

  Assistant Festival Director for The World Music Village

  Project management & advancing for The World Music Village within the 65,000 capacity greenfield siteOnsite stage management & artist liaison

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  International Live Music Conference (ILMC)

  Apr 2022 - Apr 2022

  Production Assistant
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  Brighton Pride CIC

  Apr 2022 - now

  Coordinating the set up and delivery of the parade• Route, planning and set up• Budget management • Communication with Pride volunteers, officers and trustees on progress and resource needs • Liaising with local authority officers and statutory bodies regarding the parade• Working closely with the parade entries team to ensure a safe and orderly parade formation • Planning with the Event Director the most suitable, safe and balanced parade order• Aiming to maximise the entertainment value and parade entrants benefit shaped by the annual event theme Show less Part of the operations and event management team planning and coordinating the delivery of the Pride Village Party 42,000 capacity event site. Time split between on-the-ground event management and Event Control on live days. Delivering to the public a safely planned and organised event that meets all the statutory obligations under relevant legislation meeting the standards of safety applied to all public events in the city of Brighton & Hove.Planning / Build / Live / De-rig / Debrief Show less

  • Parade Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Stakeholder Management - Residents & Accommodation Providers (PVP)

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Resident & Venue Liaison (PVP)

    Apr 2022 - Jan 2024
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  The Great Escape Festival

  May 2022 - May 2022

  Artist Liaison
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  Hybred Events Ltd

  Jul 2022 - Jul 2022

  Health and Safety Support

  On The Beach Brighton: Fat Boy Slim, Carl Cox, Sub FocusHealth and Safety Support for the 20,000 capacity outdoor site; public welfare, trader & contractor management

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  Big Church Festival

  Feb 2023 - Sept 2024

  Site Office Manager

  Ensuring the smooth daily operation of the site including pre-event planning and logistics. • First point of contact for production and management for the 35,000 capacity site• Logistics and operations including accommodation, crew catering for 1,000 staff, partners and volunteers• Direct support to the Event Manager: contractor management and liaising with the wider event team (Partnerships, Marketing, Ticketing, Finance)• Tabletop planning, Event Management Plans, Risk Assessments and SAG Planning / Build / Live / De-rig / Debrief Show less

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  Brighton Valley Concert Series

  Jul 2023 - Jul 2023

  Safety / Audience Management

  10,000 capacity greenfield site, Stamner Park4 show days - Tom Jones, NDubz, Paolo Nutini, Nile Rodgers Health & Safety - FSE deployment, Traders Audience Management

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  Tangmere Airfield Nurseries Ltd

  Jul 2023 - Jul 2024

  Event Assistant Manager

  Onsite event management: Corporate Event800-1,000 guestsLive music, bar, food traders, activities (inflatables, fairground rides, bungee trampolines etc)2023 & 2024

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  Select Security & Stewarding Ltd

  Nov 2023 - Jul 2024

  30,000 participants from more than 500 different groups, makes the Pride in London Parade one of the biggest and most diverse pride routes in the UK • Responsible for the operational management of the crossing point at Piccadilly Circus• Relaying of accurate intelligence regarding audience safety to Event Control 30,000 - 60,000 spectators arrive in the town of Lewes over the course of the dayAccess Point management• Reducing overcrowding in main viewing areas• Minimising additional uncontrolled crowds in overcrowded areas• Crowd flow• Pitch point management

  • Crossing Point Supervisor: Pride in London

    Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

  • Access Point Manager: Lewes Bonfire

    Nov 2023 - Jun 2024
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  BIMM University

  Jan 2024 - now

  Providing BA (Hons) Event Management students with individualised support to help them learn new concepts and complete their assignments for the Music & Event Planning module (BA1). • Studying lesson plans, reviewing curriculum, and marking criteria • Answering questions, providing constructive feedback and ensuring students are on track through 1-2-1 sessions • Supervising students' live events which they deliver at The Green Door Store, Brighton• Assessment and written evaluation support Show less

  • BSA Events Officer

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Mentor | BA (Hons) Event Management

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Co Lecturer | Event Safety

    Jan 2024 - May 2024
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  Mainstage

  Mar 2024 - Jul 2024

  Event Assistant Manager

  Supporting the Event Manager to ensure the smooth running of all Event Management sub-departments with a focus on Security Deployment and Venues • Kala Festival, Albania [5th-11th June]• Anjunadeep Explorations, Albania [13th-19th June]Build / Live / De-rig / Debrief

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  One Circle Events

  Jun 2024 - now

  Trader Assistant Manager

  Managing trader EPOS activity across event sites, leading the EPOS team and operations• Truck Festival 2024

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  Nature Valley Gone Wild with Bear Grylls

  Aug 2024 - Sept 2024

  Production (Site) Office Manager

  Ensuring the smooth daily operation of the 9,500-capacity greenfield site. First point of contact for production/site queries.Over 150 family-friendly activities including high-adrenaline thrills like abseiling and coasteering, hands-on science workshops, stand-up paddleboard yoga, and archery. Plus, live music performances.

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  Hybred Events Ltd

  Aug 2024 - now

  Working with clients to create event management plans, advise on audience management, compile risk assessments and ensure adherence to CDM both pre event and on site. Hybred represent clients at multi-agency planning groups, SAGs and licensing panels.• Disney100 Exhibition• Friends Experience European Tour• Tutankhamun Exhibition • F1 Exhibition• Luna Cinema• Humbug Christmas Immersive Experience • Site and Stage• Brighton Valley Concert Series• Big Church Festival• Clocktower Sanctuary: Big City Sleep Out• Brighton Youth Centre Show less

  • Event Manager

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Health And Safety Consultant

    Aug 2024 - now
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  Brighton Winter Fayre

  Oct 2024 - Dec 2024

  Site Office Manager / Safety

  • Site Office Management• Onsite Health & Safety Advisor [Day cover & sign off to open] Planning / Build / Live / Debrief