Rob Mordue

Experience

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  Numbers

  Jun 2003 - now

  Founder & Managing Partner

  Co-Founder and Managing Partner of globally successful record label, music publishing and events company. Event management: artist selection; event design in collaboration with creative agencies (lighting, sound, design, photography and video production); project planning; budget managementSponsor management: client management throughout process from initial negotiation, to event delivery (e.g. Red Bull, Heineken, Nike SB); dealing with difficult conversations to ensure sponsor satisfaction but maintaining Numbers creative integrityLabel & production management: release scheduling; simultaneous management of multiple projects; supplier liaison (artwork, creative content, mastering & pressing); physical and digital distribution logistics A&R (Artists & Repertoire): demo feedback; artist development; label release selection; marketing campaign creation & delivery; managing press enquiriesManaging Partner: financial planning and business decisions; accounting and tax reporting; recording and publishing royalties; input into legal contractsKEY ACHIEVEMENTS:● Best Small Label 2016, AIM Awards: the annual awards for the independent music industry placed Numbers alongside other leading British artists and labels such as Roisin Murphy, Stormzy and XL Recordings● Breakthrough label for award winning artists; released the first solo material from Mercury Award winning Jamie xx and Jessie Ware, as well as internationally renowned Scottish producers Hudson Mohawke and Rustie Show less

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  Pure English School, Tokyo

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

  English Conversation Teacher

  • Teaching • Lesson planning • Input into curriculum design • Class age from 4 – 60+

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  Starkevents

  Jul 2007 - Apr 2012

  Event Manager

  Leading fast-paced corporate events company, managed high profile innovative events for Clients including Scottish Enterprise, Scotland’s Colleges, Skills Development Scotland, Glasgow City Council, Falkirk Council, Reid Kerr College, Irvine Bay Regeneration Company & VisitScotland• Client liaison & development • Project management of multiple events • Marketing • Onsite event management • Extensive Microsoft Office & IT Skills • Business development • Budget management• Experienced at all levels of event projects: finance, project reporting, logistics, supplier liaison, sales, sponsorship generation, venue selection & coordination, copy writing, contract negotiation, administration Show less

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  The University of Edinburgh

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2015

  Responsible for development of effective and strategic relationships between the Careers Service and external organisations, increasing the breadth and depth of employer engagement in particular with international employers, in order to enhance students’ employability, support student recruitment and contribute towards the University’s strategic theme of Global Impact.● Creative Cultural Careers Festival (CCCF): concept creation; programme & content design; event management; student design project; industry partnerships & stakeholder management● Management responsibility: line manager for Event Coordinator and Executive; day to day contact; annual reviews; training & development● Account management & liaison: client management of key employers; liaison with senior decision makers; sales conversion; partnership development; networking; business development;● International projects: development of international employer strategy; China & SE Asia Virtual Careers Fair; cross-university stakeholder managementKEY ACHIEVEMENTS● Created and project managed Creative Cultural Careers Festival (CCCF) 2014: attracted over 1000 attendees across 12 events, 71 speakers/exhibitors from 60 different organisations, inc. 34 which were new to campus. The marketing campaign led to 57% more Twitter follows and 40% more Facebook ‘likes’ for the Careers Service. This was all achieved on a budget of £5,000. ● International Employer Engagement Strategy: researched and developed University’s first ever strategy for international employer engagement, covering target countries, sectors and approach for engagement resulting in 60% increase in student participation and 25% increase in employer participation Show less Responsible for management of large scale Careers Fairs/Events, development of new careers initiatives for students and liaison with new and existing employers• Recruitment strategy advice & employer liaison • Relationship management & development• Simultaneous management of multiple projects• Event management – planning through to delivery• Event design• Vice-convener of Student Marketing Forum; • Website content management • Evaluation & report writing • Input into team strategy• Management of Student Ambassadors • Training and coaching • Photoshop & Indesign Skills Show less

  • Employer Engagement Adviser (International), Careers Service

    May 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Employer Events Coordinator, Careers Service

    Apr 2012 - May 2014
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  Slice. Experiences people talk about.

  Sept 2015 - Jan 2017

  Project Manager

  Producer/Project Manager at leading experiential agency, working to connect global brands with people through innovative and immersive moments in time.Production management: leading team of project managers and project co-ordinators; creative problem solving; flawless delivery on brief and on budgetLead client contact: relationship development; pitching and selling ideas; budget negotiation; managing client expectationsBudget management: responsible for creation of estimate through to final delivery; maximising margin for agency; budgets up to £750kCreative development: analysing briefs; idea generation; researching insights; collaborating with suppliers to get best fit solutionsBriefing suppliers & creatives: sourcing the right people to deliver project objectives; delivering a clear verbal/written brief; developing scope of work; cost negotiation; management of relationship throughout projectClients include AA, Apple, Capital One, Department for International Trade, First Trans Pennine Express, Google, Huawei, Santander, Tate & Lyle, Wilkinson Sword and more. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:● Shortlisted for Brand Experience Agency of the Year: Highly commended in the Event Awards 2016 for our work including Santander, Google, Twitter, Tate & Lyle Show less

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  It's Nice That

  Jan 2017 - now

  My role entails a strategic oversight across all projects at It's Nice That, as well as responsibility for implementing business transformation projects and developing relationships with our partners. Alongside the Editor-in-Chief I'm responsible for leading the strategic direction of the business through developing our vision, strategies and targets. Leading a team of project managers to deliver all of It’s Nice That’s commercial and editorial work working across a wide variety of disciplines from animation, moving image, photography, illustration, physical exhibitions, events, print and social we apply a flexible and nimble approach to our work. The role is holistic covering everything from client management, creative development, pitching, budget management, commissioning, resourcing/scheduling creatives and supplier management.

  • Head of Projects

    Sept 2020 - now

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jan 2017 - Sept 2020