Anna Godsiff

Experience

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  Various

  Jul 1992 - Mar 2003

  Actress

  TV: Eastenders, Peak Practice, The Bill, 999, Chandler & Co, Without MotiveFILM: Gulliver's Travels; The InnocentsTHEATRE: The BFG, Fantastic Mr. Fox (national tours), Peter Pan, The Last YellowCORPORATE VIDEO'S: Customs & Excise, Abbey National, Royal Sun Alliance; Natwest, BP.

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  Actors Exchange Ltd

  Feb 1995 - Feb 2003

  Agent

  Manage; market and promote 18 clients via telephone, letter, email and faxSource job opportunities through contact with Casting Directors, Theatres, Production Companies and Directors in all areas of the Entertainment Industry. Attend showcases/eventsOrganise interviews/auditions for clients with prospective employers and negotiate contractsMaintain and update company database (Tracker) and all company files Interview potential new clients, train and supervise new clients in all aspects of company businessMinute Taking Basic Accounts Manage all printing/stationary Show less

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  Various organisations

  Feb 1996 - Dec 2010

  Role Player

  Simulate various roles to help train and assess employees in various organisationsImprovisationInterview and selection, assessment and development, appraisal trainingScript learning

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  Corporate Casting

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2008

  Casting Director

  Casting Director for various Corporate Production Companies.

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  Kate Moon Management

  Mar 2001 - Sept 2014

  Voice Over Artist

  Continuity Writer and Announcer: UKTV, Magic TV, CITVAudio Description - IMSVarious radio and television adverts including: Blockbuster Video, Scholl Footwear, Slendertone, Which.Instore Announcer for Mood Media - WHSmith, Argos, Matalan, Wilkinson, Natwest, BP, Sally Line Ferries, Hollywood Bowl.Documentaries for Discovery Channel, Dispatches, BBC Open University, Channel 5, Central Office of Information, Animal Planet, BBC Learning Zone.

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  Strudel Communications

  Feb 2003 - Dec 2005

  Account Manager

  Clients: Department for Work and Pensions - Communicating The Values & Tackling Inappropriate Behaviour Hyde Housing Association - Leading Diversity (Managers) & Diversity Awareness (All grades)Source new business - public and private Receive, understand and interpret client briefsDevise and create tailored training programmes for clientsMaintain constant communication with the client at all timesSource, interview and book external contractorsLead and direct the team to deliver a finished training programmeOrganise travel and accommodationCreate delegate, facilitator and actor packs Manage and oversee the delivery of training sessions nationwide Market and promote the roll out more sessions Show less

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  Tsunami Race Night

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2004

  Event Organiser

  Lead small team of volunteers to deliver a one night fundraising eventProgramme ManagementSourced auction prizes from individuals and business'sVenue & Catering Management

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  Furzedown Festival

  Dec 2004 - Jun 2006

  Comedy Co-ordinator

  Overall co-ordination of Comedy nightsSource venueProduction ManagementSource and manage comediansContract negotiation Liaise with Festival marketing team on design/print/publicity/ticket salesSource and manage team of volunteers

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  Red Bee Media

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2009

  Research, prepare and write continuity scripts for UKTV channels and input into air computer systemsProof read and edit scripts to ensure accuracy and correct timings Deliver/voice continuity scripts in accordance with the channel branding using continuity studio Researched, wrote and voiced continuity links for all the major UKTV channels. Researched, wrote and voiced continuity links for all major UKTV channels.

  • Continuity Script Writer and Announcer - UKTV

    Mar 2005 - Dec 2009

  • Continuity Writer & Voice Over artist

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2009

  • Continuity Writer & Voice Over artist

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2009

  • Continuity Writer & Announcer

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2009
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  Streatham Festival Association

  Feb 2005 - Dec 2010

  Act as key point of contact for 2009 & 2010 Festival Opening Outdoor events Oversee programming of main stage, children’s village, health and well being zoneSource and book performers, artists, stallholders, caterer’sProduction Manage whole eventSource and manage volunteer Festival teamOversee PR and marketing of eventManage budgetLiaise with sponsors, key stakeholders, Council teams, other regulatory bodies and festival teamOrganise and lead key meetings with Festival teamManage team of volunteers and students on work experienceDeliver Festival and final report Show less Act as key point of contact for 2005 and 2006 nine day festivalsOversee programming of 40 Festival events (community and professional)Outreach to new community groups, organisations and local businesses Assist Festival Directors with artistic direction, fundraising, PR and marketingFacilitate communication throughout Festival team, event partners, volunteers, key stakeholdersand other regulatory bodiesOrganise and lead key meetings with Festival teamManage team of volunteers and students on work experienceOrganise the launch event and 2 other key events throughout the festival with new partnersDeliver final report and evaluation of Festival Show less

  • Event Manager

    Feb 2009 - Dec 2010

  • Event Manager

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2010

  • Streatham Festival Co-ordinator

    Feb 2005 - Jul 2006
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  Haring Woods Associates

  Sept 2006 - Dec 2006

  Researcher & Editor

  Produce a snapshot audit of voluntary cultural activity across a cross-section of the Tendring DistrictCapture evidence through leaflet collection, digital images and conversationComplete the inventory into excel spreadsheet – voluntary/commercial/sports/semi-professionalTo provide a summary and overview Provide images, table and summary on CD in electronic formatEdit final Tendring District Cultural Strategy

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  Lewisham Council - Events Team

  Feb 2008 - Jul 2008

  Events Assistant - People's Day

  Support the Principal Events Officer with the development and co-ordination of corporate and community participation and performance at Lewisham People’s DayResearch, develop and co-ordinate the voluntary and community organisation stalls (target driven)Support the Principal Events Officer to research, develop and co-ordinate community performersManage and support the internal Council teams’ participation at event Research, develop and contract Trade participation at event (target driven)Assist in marketing and communication activities (press releases, mailshots, presentations)Prepare application forms, participation packs, Service Level Agreements Update and maintain all databases and documents relating to People’s DayWork alongside the operations team on-site at People’s Day to deliver community and corporateactivity and community performance at the eventAssist with the management of the Youth Event Team volunteers on-site at People’s Day Provide a comprehensive and efficient administrative support service for the People’s Day Office Show less

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  Emergency Exit Arts

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

  Freelance Event Manager

  Project Manager: UKCCA Winter World Wonderland Parade & Cabaret. Co-ordinate a 10 day festival, including one week of Carnival Arts master classes, one week of arts workshops, a Winter Parade and grand finale Cabaret at UK Centre for Carnival ArtsArts & Performance Co-ordinator: Paradise Gardens Wishful Procession & Pyrotechnic Display.Research and co-ordinate 10 local schools to participate in arts workshops. Source and manage 100 volunteers to take part in performance workshops with Tangled Feet Dance CompanySchools Art Co-ordinator: Source and manage schools art workshop programme for Tower Hamlets’Baishakhi Mela Assistant Arts Co-ordinator: Assist artists and schools with delivery of Newham Carnival ParadeMain Stage Programmer at Brixton’s Windrush Square Launch Event Show less

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  Stockwell Partnership

  Apr 2009 - Sept 2010

  Event Manager

  Act as key point of contact for the 2009 and 2010 FestivalResearch and oversee all programming for both Festival and ExpoLiaise directly with Expo delivery partner, Lambeth Council and other key stakeholdersSource and manage team of volunteers Production Management Design and distribute all marketing materialsManage budgetDeliver final one day outdoor event

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  Film and Video Umbrella

  Aug 2009 - Nov 2010

  Freelance Outreach Co-ordinator

  FREE TO AIR ProjectCreate project brief and manage budgetSource, interview and appoint Cultural Ambassadors and internsLead team through the project to deliver events according to briefResearch key BAMER groups in four chosen boroughsHelp source venues and all technical requirements Manage all legal and licensing issues Arrange and lead team meetingsAssist with delivery of final eventsMEMORY MARATHON ProjectCommunity Outreach – 100 plus participants in the 5 host Olympic BoroughsManage and co-ordinate participants’ involvement in Memory Marathon filmDevise and assist delivery of 3 participation workshopsResearch and manage group of volunteers to assist at workshops and final filmCo-ordinate participants and volunteers on shoot dateOrganize final celebratory party Show less

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  Lambeth NHS

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2009

  Springforward Event Co-ordinator

  Create and co-ordinate Springforward Wellbeing Festival 2009.Research key Lambeth organisations and individualsProgramme a diverse but target driven showcase event with performance and workshopsSource venue, technical requirements and staff for showcase eventSource and manage a group of volunteersDeliver eventEvaluation and Report

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  Tower Hamlets Council

  Mar 2010 - Jun 2010

  Freelance Event Officer

  Oversee all external clients' park applications for events in Tower Hamlets Liaise and manage all clients to ensure they deliver safe events in line with council policies & procedureLiaise with internal council staff to ensure health and safety of each event is carried outArrange site visits with clients and internal staffKeep written and electronic records of all events

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  Discovering Places, The Heritage Alliance

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2012

  Project Co-ordinator

  Project Co-ordinator for Discover Explore - an online, offline exploration game for families and young children. Explorers take on daring missions in the Great Glen and Lea Valley, unlocking the history and hidden stories of the location. Launching March 2012.• Create and design the Discover Explore web based interactive programme• Manage and mentor one assistant • Research and identify key locations and attractions throughout the Lea Valley and The Great Glen • Write and design missions for each location alongside location partners • Build and maintain key relationships with location partners • Create briefs, manage website designers and maintain Discover Explore website • Organise key launch events for each delivery area (The Great Glen, The Lee Valley)• Report back to Discovering Places Producer on a weekly basis• Create an overall report and evaluation for the project Show less

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  Streatham Action

  Mar 2011 - Sept 2012

  Administrator

  Co-ordination of monthly meetings, public meetings and associated events. Database management, quarterly newsletters and social media campaigns.

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  Southbank Centre

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2011

  Event & Site Manager Vintage Festival 2011

  Event Management: Planning, logistics and on-site management of 150 market traders at The Vintage Festival 3 day event attended by over 250,000 people. (curated by Wayne Hemingway)Site Management: Overseeing the smooth running of the site from 5 day get-in, 3 day event and 5 day get-out. Overall management and co-ordination of contractors, suppliers, in-house team and security. On site management of all marketplace traders and caterers.Client management: Managing communications with the curators, logistical support, in-house teams and traders & suppliers.Writing and editing: Writing project briefs, health and safety docs, day evaluation reports. Show less

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  Southbank Centre

  Jan 2014 - Sept 2014

  WOW & Africa Utopia Festivals Market Curator

  To research and identify approximately 30-40 market stall holders to participate in WOW Women of the World Festival and Africa Utopia Festival 2014.· To liaise with the festival programming team to ensure the market stall holders resonate with the themes of the festivals· To contract all stall holders· To effectively communicate all necessary festival information to the stall holders· To manage stall holder bespoke requests including power, space requirements, furniture· To oversee get in and get out of the market, including signage· To regularly update the Festival Producers on all matters relating to the market, including budget and marketing· To liaise with Southbank Centre (SC) operations teams to book all necessary resources for each festival· To ensure all structures are signed off by SC Health and Safety teams in advance of the market opening· To feed in to WOW & Africa Utopia planning meetings as necessary· To engage in feedback and evaluation for the festivals· To carry out reasonable tasks as requested by the Festival Producers. Show less

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  London Legacy Development Corporation

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2018

  Events Duty Manager

  • Assisted LLDC events team with the delivery of their summer events programme 2014• Managed end to end event logistics and delivery for 10 clients • Worked with internal departments, key stakeholders, local authorities, external agencies and oversaw documentation associated with each event (EMP, RAMS, PLI) to ensure events were delivered safely and in line with Park protocol

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  London Legacy Development Corporation, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2015

  Local Programme Manager

  Created and ran two successful commission rounds for the Local Programme giving local individuals, groups and organisations the opportunity to gain funding to stage events, projects and activities in Queen Elizabeth Olympic ParkOversaw two rounds of the selection process to ensure a diverse programme of activity took place with the budget.Managed the year-long programme of activity (16 organisations, 24 events, 284 days of activity reaching 20,000 people from Oct 2014 – October 2015)Worked with each commissioned client to make sure their events were delivered successfully, safely, within the agreed budget and deadlinesWorked with LLDC Marketing Department alongside each client to develop promotional materials, print and press campaigns through internal and external channelsManaged £250k budget over two financial years Co-ordinated a series of tailor made training sessions to up-skill Local Programme participants in Event Management, Event Marketing and Health & Safety in Events. Show less

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  Southbank Centre

  Oct 2015 - Mar 2018

  Event managing arts, literature and classical events at the Royal Festival Hall including:T.S. Eliot Prize PreviewT.S. Eliot Prize ReadingsPhilharmonia Orchestra: John WilsonLondon International Mime Festival- Blind Summit Extreme Puppetry Workshops- The Masks of Familie FloezImagine Festival - Animation Zone - Cinekid MediaLab Co-ordinating and overseeing Southbank Centres commercial units for New Years Eve 2015.

  • Event Manager

    Dec 2015 - Mar 2018

  • NYE Commercial Project Manager

    Oct 2015 - Dec 2015
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  Greater London Authority

  Sept 2017 - now

  Senior Event Officer

  Event lead on cultural and strategic events for the Mayor of London including Eid in the Square, St George’s Day, People’s Question Time, Remembrance Service and the Mayor’s Carol Service.