Contemporary HUM Arts Trust
Communications Director
Sept 2018–present
TASKS:
Developing communications and audience development strategies to engage new and existing audiences, enhance the organisation’s profile and broaden its reach.
Managing website output and researching art activity to feed into publishing pipeline and calendar content.
Overseeing a pro-active PR and dissemination strategy to promote Contemporary HUM’s publishing output, managing media outreach and producing media releases.
Producing digital marketing campaigns (Google Ads, Meta ads, ads on international platforms), and printed material, liasing with HUM’s graphic designer in their production and delivery.
Overseeing digital content production for EDM and social media (combined average monthly reach of 38,000 people across Europe, Oceania and North America).
Developing patron engagement and commercial partnership opportunities.
Producing internal and external reports using Google Analytics to evaluate content performance and audience engagement, informing future strategies.
Ponto Pena
Creative Director
Apr 2021–Dec 2023
TASKS:
Developing logo and visual identity for boutique brand, and generating creative assets across digital and print.
Overseeing web content management and social media strategy.
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Transcriber
Oct 2018–Dec 2019
TASKS:
Delivering full transcriptions to a high degree of accuracy, using impeccable spelling and grammar.
Reliably and consistently producing top-quality work on tight turnaround times.
Ocula
Contributing Writer
August 2018–August 2020
TASKS:
Researching and writing informed artist biographies on top-tier international artists.
Contributing original and creative texts on a regular basis, suitable for a wide variety of readers.
Superside (formerly konsus)
Contributing Writer
Sept 2017 – April 2018
TASKS:
Researching and writing bespoke content for a variety of world-class clients.
Producing top-quality work on tight turnaround times.
Liaising with project managers and clients to ensure jobs are completed and delivered beyond expectation.
bonial
Content Manager
June 2017–Sept 2017
TASKS:
Managing images and other content on in-house CMS for the North American market.
Seamlessly integrated into a team of more than 300 people.
Format Magazine
Contributing Writer
Jan 2016–May 2020
TASKS:
Researching new art trends and writing compelling texts covering artists and exhibitions, predominantly from the North American region.
Conducting and editing interviews with leading creatives including Alê Abreu, Ben Medansky, Gabriel H. Sanchez, Helen Levi, Ignasi Monreal, Jackie Linton, Jessica Walsh, Rasmus Thor Christensen, Sophia Narrett and more.
homify
Contributing Writer
July 2016–March 2017
TASKS:
Writing daily articles profiling different architectural and design projects from the website.
Quickly producing high-quality texts while incorporating SEO content.
Agosto Television
Director’s Assistant
July 2016–Sept 2016
TASKS:
Assisting top-tier film directors to create bespoke pitches for TVCs and music videos.
Designing and laying out visually compelling treatments that effectively communicate the directors’ creative vision.
Researching and editing material for reference, including storyboards, film clips, and music selections.
Hey Happiness
Copywriter
Feb 2016–present
TASKS:
Creating compelling copy for online boutique jewellery brand, integrating SEO text and essential keywords.
Initiated in-house blog project highlighting personal stories from the community to increase audience engagement
Beautiful/Decay Art and Design Magazine
Contributing Writer
Aug 2014–Sept 2015
TASKS:
Researching artists, designers and exhibitions, clearing copyright and writing daily online posts.
Producing articles viewed over 1000 times per day
High standard of writing, proofreading, editing, experience with SEO and keywords.
Ability to resize and retouch images, proficiency in Photoshop, experience in WordPress.
20th Century Fox Film: Homeland TV Series
On-set Costume Standby
July 2015–Dec 2015
TASKS:
Co-ordinating on-set dressing and managing continuity of costumes for crowd and principal actors.
Prepping and maintenance of costumes, using specialist fabric knowledge.
Assisting with communication between German and American teams, translating when needed.
South Pacific Pictures: Step Dave TV Series
On-set Costume Standby
Jan 2015–May 2015
Sound understanding of film and t.v. production, in all areas.
Able to work within a very large team, and communicate between the props, camera, and lighting teams, directors, and writers.
Candlelit Productions
Director’s Assistant
2013–2014
Liaising with top local directors to brainstorm different ideas for music videos.
Image searching, retouching, colour grading, and design layout.
Ability to meet quick turnaround time and keep to strict deadlines.
South Pacific Pictures: Shortland Street TV Series
On-set Costume Standby
May 2010–July 2011
Working on set at a very quick pace and ability to handle a demanding workload.
Able to learn complicated work procedures very quickly.
Robber’s Dog – A Film Company
Director’s Assistant
Nov 2009–Feb 2010
Photoshop and InDesign work laying up in-house documents.
Creating mood board mock-ups for directors.
Text editing and proofreading.
Prodigy Films
Director’s Assistant
Nov 2009–Mar 2010
Provided research material for directors and producers to assist with location scouting, casting and lighting references.
Experience with Final Cut Pro and editing software to cut together rough mood films.
The Sweetshop Films
Director’s Assistant
Dec 2008–April 2010
Archival stock footage research.
Creating a database of photographers and managing media for directors.
Creative copywriting and ghostwriting services.
Cross Street Studios
Co-founder & Coordinator of artist-run initiative
April 2007–Jan 2010
Responsible for applying for and managing funding.
Organised dozens of exhibitions and found artists and participants for future shows.
Writing press releases, interviews and statements for workshops, studios and gallery spaces.
Maintained building regulations, working with the local council, fire safety enforcement, and sound control.
Craftwerk Art and Craft Market
Co-organiser & Promoter
Aug 2007–April 2009
Day to day liaisons with artists and musicians.
Multi-tasking with sponsors, press media, participants and public audience to ensure all-round satisfaction and the smooth running of the event.
Bi-monthly events attended by 600 – 800 people each time.