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I am a multi-skilled creative professional with over 10 years of experience spanning Education, Music, Events, and Hospitality sectors. Currently, I am a Course Leader at BIMM Institute, where I manage and structure the rollout of BIMM's new Music Media, Marketing & Communications course. I have hands-on experience supporting over 35 undergraduates and actively engage in community outreach by connecting local brands and promoters to enhance venue profiles. My background includes a blend of academic training in Musicology and Media & Communication along with practical marketing and social media expertise. I am proficient in marketing strategies, social media scheduling, client relations, and skilled in tools like Final Cut, Ableton, Microsoft Office, and Virtual Learning Environments. I have also successfully maintained venues at top rankings and grown social media followings significantly through strategic programming and engagement.…I am a multi-skilled creative professional with over 10 years of experience spanning Education, Music, Events, and Hospitality sectors. Currently, I am a Course Leader at BIMM Institute, where I manage and structure the rollout of BIMM's new Music Media, Marketing & Communications course. I have hands-on experience supporting over 35 undergraduates and actively engage in community outreach by connecting local brands and promoters to enhance venue profiles. My background includes a blend of academic training in Musicology and Media & Communication along with practical marketing and social media expertise. I am proficient in marketing strategies, social media scheduling, client relations, and skilled in tools like Final Cut, Ableton, Microsoft Office, and Virtual Learning Environments. I have also successfully maintained venues at top rankings and grown social media followings significantly through strategic programming and engagement.

Kristian F. Birch-Hurst

Marketing Strategist, Social Media Manager, Event Visualizer, +2

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I am a multi-skilled creative professional with over 10 years of experience spanning Education, Music, Events, and Hospitality sectors. Currently, I am a Course Leader at BIMM Institute, where I manage and structure the rollout of BIMM's new Music Media, Marketing & Communications course. I have hands-on experience supporting over 35 undergraduates and actively engage in community outreach by connecting local brands and promoters to enhance venue profiles. My background includes a blend of academic training in Musicology and Media & Communication along with practical marketing and social media expertise. I am proficient in marketing strategies, social media scheduling, client relations, and skilled in tools like Final Cut, Ableton, Microsoft Office, and Virtual Learning Environments. I have also successfully maintained venues at top rankings and grown social media followings significantly through strategic programming and engagement.…I am a multi-skilled creative professional with over 10 years of experience spanning Education, Music, Events, and Hospitality sectors. Currently, I am a Course Leader at BIMM Institute, where I manage and structure the rollout of BIMM's new Music Media, Marketing & Communications course. I have hands-on experience supporting over 35 undergraduates and actively engage in community outreach by connecting local brands and promoters to enhance venue profiles. My background includes a blend of academic training in Musicology and Media & Communication along with practical marketing and social media expertise. I am proficient in marketing strategies, social media scheduling, client relations, and skilled in tools like Final Cut, Ableton, Microsoft Office, and Virtual Learning Environments. I have also successfully maintained venues at top rankings and grown social media followings significantly through strategic programming and engagement.

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I am a multi-skilled creative professional with over 10 years of experience spanning Education, Music, Events, and Hospitality sectors. Currently, I am a Course Leader at BIMM Institute, where I manage and structure the rollout of BIMM’s new Music Media, Marketing & Communications course. I have hands-on experience supporting over 35 undergraduates and actively engage in community outreach by connecting local brands and promoters to enhance venue profiles.

My background includes a blend of academic training in Musicology and Media & Communication along with practical marketing and social media expertise. I am proficient in marketing strategies, social media scheduling, client relations, and skilled in tools like Final Cut, Ableton, Microsoft Office, and Virtual Learning Environments. I have also successfully maintained venues at top rankings and grown social media followings significantly through strategic programming and engagement.

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Work Experience

MMC Course Leader at BIMM Institute

January 1, 2022 - Present

Responsible for management, structure, and rollout of BIMM's new Music Media, Marketing & Communications course including modules such as Marketing/Social Media practices, Video/Photography techniques, Work Based Learning, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, and Event Management. Supported over 35 undergraduates across years 1, 2, and 3.

Marketing Manager, Assistant Booker, Social Strategy & Branding at Left Foot Venues (The Hare & Hounds)

January 1, 2024 - September 4, 2025

Managed marketing, social media strategy, and assistant booking for Left Foot Venues. Maintained venues' Skiddle #1 ranked status through programming internationally renowned DJs and live acts across three internal brands. Enhanced brand and social media presence achieving over 23.5K followers with +1K new followers and +2.7K new accounts engaged every 90 days. Actively connected local brands, promoters, and collectives with The Hare & Hounds.

Lead Lecturer / Module Leader at BIMM Institute

January 1, 2022 - September 4, 2025

Developed and taught a brand new module called Record Label Management across 8 campuses. Restructured Event Promotion & Digital Media module, framing it within contemporary frameworks. Responsible for 20+ undergraduates across two key modules with positive feedback from institute and students.