Robyn Wilson

Robyn Wilson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Development Manager at Go Live Theatre Projects

  • Education

    • Stratford upon Avon School

      2012 - 2014
      A-Level Sociology A, A, B
    • University of Southern Maine

      2016 - 2017
      Bachelor of Arts - BA American Studies A
    • University of Leicester

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor’s Degree American Studies 1st

      Activities and Societies: American Studies Society Committee, Study Abroad Liaison Officer My dissertation is a comparative essay discussing how writer Jack Kerouac and photographer Robert Frank explore the themes of outsider-hood, the American highway, and the reinvention of the American character in the 1950s.Modules covered include: Race and the American Justice System, Classic US Texts, American Modernism, American Film and Visual Culture, Ethnicity and Diversity in American Literature and Life, and an interdisciplinary exploration of the American City.

  • Experience

    • The Tab

      Sept 2015 - Jun 2016
      Journalist

      - Crafted unique, insightful, engaging and well-written articles that received a high level of attention from a national student audience- Identified subjects of relevance to the target audience- Independent pursuit of topic by including specially selected research and interviewees

    • Wyevale Garden Centres

      Mar 2016 - May 2016
      Waitress
    • Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
      Marketing Assistant

      - Coordinated the marketing campaign for an event that attracted over 1000 visitors- Reached out to patrons on a B2B and B2C basis using persuasive email and social media marketing strategies - Monitored and maintained engagement across online social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest)

    • The New Inn

      Jun 2017 - Sept 2017
      Bar Associate

      - Supervised younger members of staff, as one of the senior members of the bar team- Publicised the pub, as Warwickshire's first community pub, to ensure the future custom of patrons by providing them with the best customer experience possible

    • Curve Theatre

      Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
      Front of House Volunteer

      - Greeted customers and analysed their needs to provide them with a unique and memorable theatrical experience- Familiarised visitors with the layout of the building and attentively catered to any special requirements, such as wheelchair access

    • The Pantsuit

      Apr 2018 - Dec 2018
      Contributor

      - Demonstrated awareness of current affairs and translated these issues into a compelling format for a Millennial target audience- Produced articles in a readable format on WordPress- Sourced appropriate licensed images to complement articles- Responsible for promoting content on Facebook and Twitter- Responsible for moderating comments sections on social media and responding to feedback

    • Derby Theatre

      Jun 2018 - May 2019
      • Development Officer

        Dec 2018 - May 2019
      • Catalyst Project Assistant

        Jun 2018 - May 2019
    • Mousetrap Theatre Projects

      May 2019 - Jan 2022
      • Marketing & Development Officer

        May 2019 - Jan 2022
      • Marketing & Development Officer

        May 2019 - Jan 2022
    • Frontline

      Jan 2022 - Feb 2023
      Fundraising Officer
    • Go Live Theatre Projects

      Feb 2023 - Feb 2025
      Development Manager
    • Discover Children's Story Centre

      Feb 2025 - now
      Senior Development Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mental Health First Aider

      Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England
      May 2021
    • Leicester Award

      University of Leicester
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Robyn Wilson
      Undergraduate Essay of the Year Award Honourable Mention British Association for American Studies Feb 2018 My submission, a comparative essay discussing the cross-cultural implications of Gloria Anzaldua's 'Borderlands' and Wayde Compton's '49th Parallel Psalm', was awarded an Honourable Mention from the BAAS.
    • Awarded to Robyn Wilson
      Highest Achieving Student University of Leicester American Studies Department Jun 2016 In my second year at University of Leicester, I was named as the highest achieving second year student on the American Studies degree programme.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Assistant

      Issued by The Telling Room on Oct 2016
      The Telling RoomAssociated with Robyn Wilson
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Springfield Mind on May 2015
      Springfield MindAssociated with Robyn Wilson
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Girlguiding on Jan 2014
      GirlguidingAssociated with Robyn Wilson
    • Volunteer Retail Assistant

      Issued by Warwickshire Air Ambulance on Nov 2013
      Warwickshire Air AmbulanceAssociated with Robyn Wilson