Teams / Microsoft Office / SharePoint
Olivia Brett
Research Coordinator
Summary
Competent and enthusiastic candidate with a strong academic and professional background in the cultural and charity sector, eager to contribute to the organization's success. Hardworking, organized with a great attention to detail, they are motivated to learn, grow and excel in this next role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Cultural Producer
Freelance
Manchester
03.2021 - Current
- Working with clients such at the Tate and Manchester Museum to coordinate, manage and deliver programmes and events.
- Managed partners, artists, designers, filmmakers and internal staff as main point of call for delivery.
- Content creation, coordination, collaboration and editing.
- Hosting events on Zoom, YouTube, homepage and in person for 200 delegates.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
Copy and Content Writer
Freelance
Manchester
08.2020 - Current
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials.
- Edited and proofread content to confirm proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.
- Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different mediums.
Volunteer Coordinator
Manchester Museum
Manchester
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Managed volunteer calendar, newsletter, meetings and verified coverage of key roles to support Museum events, workshops and object handling.
- Oversaw onboarding and training of volunteers.
- Coordinated logistics of scheduling volunteering coordinators across Manchester for bi-monthly meetings to share best practice.
Programme Leader
The Challenge
Manchester
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Delivery of the programme on the ground, management of the staff team, and the pastoral care and development of up to 90 young people.
- Managed challenging behaviour, worked closely with core and delivery partner staff, community and project partners.
- Completed paperwork, safeguarding, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Team Assistant
the Life Centre
Manchester
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Day to day management and maintenance of the yoga studio as front of house including working with clients.
Arts and Health Programme Assistant
The University of Manchester (the Whitworth and Manchester Museum)
Manchester
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Created and managed a staff wellbeing programme, working with internal staff and external partners.
- Managed budgets, publication and report writing for project impact.
- Delivered public workshops and events with proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
NCS Assessor
The Challenge
Manchester
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Assessed, interviewed and selected potential staff members.
Programme Leader
The Challenge
Manchester
06.2018 - 10.2018
- As above
ICS Applications Administrator
VSO
London
12.2017 - 01.2018
- First point of call for the programme answering all forms of communications phone calls, emails and texts from prospective applicants, reviewing and selecting.
- Salesforce database management and reporting.
Fundraising Support Officer
VSO
London
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided personalised 1-1 support for up to 200 volunteers at a time before their volunteering placements through phonecalls, emails, lives and in person.
- Raising around £200,000 per quarter through volunteers.
- Delivered workshops, training and motivational coaching.
- Researched new opportunities for funding.
- Trained assessor and assessment day manager.
- Relationship management of partners; Y Care International, VSO, Progressio, Lattitude, Tearfund and Balloon Ventures.
Applications Officer
VSO
London
07.2014 - 04.2015
- First point of contact for applicants ensuring a friendly, open and positive manner.
- Use of Salesforce for data analysis and reporting for allocation targets.
- Managed and supported agency relationships, Raleigh International and Tearfund, through regular contact and hotdesking.
Customer Service Assistant
Bootea
Manchester
05.2014 - 06.2014
- Used CRM database to answered customer queries about products and services promptly.
- Problem solved with order or delivery issues with warehouse staff.
Intern
The Family Centre (Deaf Children)
Bristol
05.2012 - 07.2012
- Intern for a small charity focusing on fundraising, finance, and outreach.
- Organised fundraising and family events, created internal organisation systems, and tasks for the director.
Education
Master of Arts - Medical Anthropology And South Asian Studies
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Heidelberg 10.2019 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology And Anthropology
University of Bristol
Bristol 10.2010 - 07.2013
Skills
Research
Volunteering
Nov ‘22: Carbon Literacy Training (Carbon Literacy Trust)
March ‘19: Pregnancy Yoga Training 85 hours (Yoga Alliance) at Yoga with She
May ‘18: Yoga Teacher Training 200 hours (Yoga Alliance) at Green Yoga, Mallorca
July ‘17: Social Inclusion and Gender Training
Dec ‘16 - August ‘17: Aspire Foundation Mentee
April ‘16: Trained Assessment Day Manager
Aug ’14: Trained Volunteer Selector
July ’14: Salesforce and Jobscience training
Feb ’14 – April ’14: International Citizen Service (ICS) programme volunteer with Raleigh International, India – livelihoods project in Karnataka with UK and Indian national volunteers.
Nov ’13: Volunteer at Sadhana Forest, India – eco-community with a reforestation and water management project in Tamil Nadu.
Oct ’13 – Nov ’13: Volunteer at Mother Meera’s Ashram School, India – Supporting with English teaching for primary and secondary level children.
July ’13 – Oct ’13: SLV Volunteer Coordinator, Sri Lanka – supervised student and graduate volunteers during their placements and volunteered at centres for young people with disabilities, children’s development centres and taught English to children and young adults.
June ’13: Volunteer at Lammas, Wales – volunteer at a low-impact eco-village learning about permaculture and sustainable growing techniques.
Nov ’12: Bristol PLuS Award – presented to students who have gained significant professional and life skills through extra-curricular experiences.
Oct ’12 – June ‘13: Pitstop Project Coordinator
Sept ’12: Brisfest Steward and End of the Road Festival Steward
Feb ‘12 - Oct ‘12: Pitstop Volunteer - a charity at the University of Bristol which takes teenagers with additional support needs on day and residential trips.
Nov ’11 – Feb ’12: Team Leader, Community Painting and Decorating Team at UOB
Sept ‘11: Insight into Management – 3 day Intensive Course.
Software
Trello / Artifax
Salesforce / MindBody
Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / Zoom
Interests
Inclusivity
Health & Wellbeing
Nature
Climate Justice
Timeline
Cultural Producer
Freelance
03.2021 - Current
Copy and Content Writer
Freelance
08.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - Medical Anthropology And South Asian Studies
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
10.2019 - 04.2023
Programme Leader
The Challenge
06.2019 - 07.2019
Volunteer Coordinator
Manchester Museum
04.2019 - 10.2019
Team Assistant
the Life Centre
11.2018 - 10.2019
Programme Leader
The Challenge
06.2018 - 10.2018
NCS Assessor
The Challenge
03.2018 - 06.2018
Arts and Health Programme Assistant
The University of Manchester (the Whitworth and Manchester Museum)
02.2018 - 10.2019
ICS Applications Administrator
VSO
12.2017 - 01.2018
Fundraising Support Officer
VSO
05.2015 - 08.2017
Applications Officer
VSO
07.2014 - 04.2015
Customer Service Assistant
Bootea
05.2014 - 06.2014
Intern
The Family Centre (Deaf Children)
05.2012 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology And Anthropology
University of Bristol
10.2010 - 07.2013
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