Manchester/Birmingham

Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-sutherland-a19937a8

I am a recent graduate in Media and Communications seeking to follow my ambitions to work within events management. I have proven experience of organising and managing events of up to 100 people, with excellent results and feedback. My degree has allowed me to strengthen my logical mind and practical approach to problem solving, adding to my natural confidence and ambition. I am computer literate with extensive knowledge on all Microsoft office programs, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

EXPERIENCE

Project Manager: Create in Brum September 2016- Present

A female led organisation promotes female creativity and empowerment in hope to provide equal opportunities within the creative industry. I am the creative director and founder of Create in Brum, most recently I produced and hosted an event in Birmingham, you can see the event video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxD4yRSbNVY&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop

Event Manager, Balsall Heath Library, Birmingham December 2016

After a 5 month renovation there was huge anticipation for the library’s re-opening. I was lucky enough to be asked to produce a grand re-opening event that would bring the community of Balsall Heath into the library. The event included activities like arts & crafts, local history, board games and the chance for children of the community to be involved in the creation of a film. The event was extremely successful with over 100 attendees over the day. I was extremely proud of being the event manager for such a positive occasion.

Event Management Internship, Manchester Museum, Manchester July 2016

My internship was based with the corporate hire sale and event manager for the museum, who runs both corporate events and weddings. The internship entailed me helping to produce and run events within the museum whilst undertaking several projects set by the events manager. It allowed me to understand how Event managers work within the industry; ways to liaise with clients and how to successfully produce corporate events. Not only this, it allowed me to put the event knowledge I had gained at university into practice in a real life industry situation.

Event Manager, Blac Shade Sunglasses, Birmingham April 2016

Due to the event management skills I had learnt at university, I was approached by an independent brand within Birmingham and asked to produce their launch party with a small budget. I liaised with the client to understand their needs in order to produce a successful event with a great turn out. This was my first client liaising project and allowed me to build both my confidence and skills in client based events.

Assistant Intern to Head Stylist: Misguided, Manchester January 2017

Proud Events, Kendal Calling festival event volunteer, July 2016

Day Runner, ITV Studios- The Voice Kids producer’s tour, Manchester, September 2016

Day Runner, ITV studios- The Voice producer’s tour, Manchester June 2016

Day Runner, Freemantle media- The X Factor producer’s tour, Manchester, May 2016

Advertising, Social Media and Marketing Internship, Serco Leisure, Bolton, July 2015

EDUCATION

BA (Hons) Media and Communications, Birmingham City University, 2014-2017

Modules include: Events and exhibition planning, client based events and exhibitions, visual design studio and magazine production

Predicted grade: 2:1

A-Levels:, Winstanley College, 2012-2014

Media Studies (A), Theatre studies (B) and English Literature (C)

GCSEs, Fred Longworth High School, 2007-2012

English Language (B), English Literature (B), Maths (C), Science (C), ICT (A), Drama (A), Dance (B), Religion (B)

INTERESTS

Walking, reading, socialising with friends and running my current project “Create in Brum”.

REFERENCES AND TESTIMONIALS

Kerry Smith, Balsall Heath Assistant Library Manager, Birmingham December 2016

“Beth was efficient and enthusiastic. She ensured we had a day to remember (despite the lack of budget) and managed the project, her team and the actual event in a calm professional manner”

Michael Whitworth, Head of commercial services at Manchester Museum, Manchester July 2016

“I have been very impressed with Beth’s attitude and work ethos and her willingness to help the team. I’m very impressed with her knowledge of social media, her research skills and the project work she has carried out for me has been accurate, well presented and will be an asset to our development”

References available on request.