I'm Joe Williams, a student ambassador coordinator and events professional based in Leeds. I've gained hands-on experience coordinating volunteers, backstage logistics, and real-time performance operations for Live at Leeds Festival. I also produce digital content and manage social media for international events like the Encuentros festival in Bolivia, while maintaining clear communication, schedules, and documentation to keep teams aligned and audiences engaged.

Joe Williams

I'm Joe Williams, a student ambassador coordinator and events professional based in Leeds. I've gained hands-on experience coordinating volunteers, backstage logistics, and real-time performance operations for Live at Leeds Festival. I also produce digital content and manage social media for international events like the Encuentros festival in Bolivia, while maintaining clear communication, schedules, and documentation to keep teams aligned and audiences engaged.

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I’m Joe Williams, a student ambassador coordinator and events professional based in Leeds. I’ve gained hands-on experience coordinating volunteers, backstage logistics, and real-time performance operations for Live at Leeds Festival.

I also produce digital content and manage social media for international events like the Encuentros festival in Bolivia, while maintaining clear communication, schedules, and documentation to keep teams aligned and audiences engaged.

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Experience Level

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Event Operations Assistant / Volunteer Coordinator at Live at Leeds Festival
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Supported artist check-ins, backstage logistics and real-time performance coordination. Reviewed and selected volunteer applications, ensuring suitable candidates for event roles. Coordinated volunteers across multiple venues and managed schedules.
Marketing & Festival Operations Coordinator at International Piano Festival Encuentros
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Produced digital content and managed social media and oversaw logistics. Applied accessible design, strategic planning, and cross-cultural communication skills. Maintained accurate documentation, marketing assets and internal communications.
Venue Representative & Ticketing Assistant - Front of House Operations at 360 Club
January 1, 2025 - Present
Supported front-of-house operations during live events. Assisted with ticketing and guest coordination.
Student Ambassador Coordinator at Live at Leeds Festival
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Supported artist check-ins, backstage logistics and real-time performance coordination. Reviewed and selected volunteer applications, ensuring suitable candidates for event roles. Coordinated volunteers across multiple venues and managed schedules.
Violinist - Concertmaster at Youth Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022
Performed in national concerts and international tours, representing the orchestra in cultural exchange programs. Assisted with staff and rehearsals coordinating, developing strings team work, discipline and performance skills.
Front-of-House Operations & Ticketing Assistant at 360 Club
January 1, 2025 - Present
Supported front-of-house operations during live events; assisted with ticketing and guest coordination; gained experience in venue operations within the UK live music industry.

Education

Foundation Degree in Business, Law & Social Studies at Leeds International Study Centre
January 16, 2023 - July 31, 2023
High School Diploma at Colegio Franco Boliviano, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
BA (Hons) Music Industries Management at Leeds Beckett University
September 18, 2023 - May 31, 2026
BA (Hons) Music Industries Management at Leeds Beckett University
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2026
High School Diploma at Leeds International Study Centre
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

Foundation Degree in Business, Law & Social Studies
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization