ASSOCIATE

Key skills

- Strategic development and cultural policy
- Festival and event management
- Community engagement and collaborative leadership
- Qualitative and participatory research methods
- Sustainable development in cultural and creative sectors
- Education, mentoring and pedagogical practice

Experience

University of Greenwich (Senior Lecturer & Programme Leader, International Events Management MA): Leads teaching and research in events management; specialisms include community engagement, sustainable development, social justice and creative research methods.

always possible (Associate, 2020–present):
Led strategic reviews for atom (music/events promoters), Little Green Pig (writing charity), and Coventry City Council’s culture and sports team. Hosted and facilitated Igniter Events as part of Brighton & Hove’s ABCD Cultural Recovery programme.

SouthWestFest (Festival Director): Directed Westminster’s award-winning cultural community festival; raised £600k+ in grants and sponsorship; developed partnerships with Tate Britain, Royal Court Theatre and WICKED.

Other leadership and production roles:

Operations & Development Manager – The Pimlico Million
Executive Producer – Sphinx Theatre Company & Women Centre Stage Festival
Events Manager – Brighton Fringe Festival
Freelance producer – major cultural events including World Car Free Day and Windrush 75 Procession.

Qualifications

- BA (Hons) Fine Art & History of Art – Goldsmiths, University of London
- PGCert Learning & Teaching in Higher Education – Kingston University
- Currently completing Doctorate – University of Greenwich

Honours and contributions

Member of: Association of Event Management Educators, The Society for Research into Higher Education, Outdoor Arts UK

Professional development includes: Community Fellowship (Systems Approaches), Mental Health First Aider, IOSH Managing Safely, Food Safety Awareness, Safeguarding (Level 2), Project Management, Emotional Intelligence for Leaders, Quantifying Social Value

18+ years’ leadership in arts, cultural and community organisations, blending strategic vision with hands-on delivery