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Hi, I’m Holly Parkinson, a community-focused arts professional based in Hartlepool. I coordinate outreach, events, and youth engagement across local theatres and libraries, delivering engaging arts programs while managing budgets and communications for non-profit projects. I enjoy building partnerships with artists, venues, and service users to create welcoming, high-quality experiences.
I’m passionate about making arts accessible and inclusive, and I love turning ideas into practical, community-centered projects that leave a lasting impact.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Duty Officer at Creative Hartlepool - Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre & Borough Hall
September 1, 2025 - PresentAssisting and delivering high-quality events and running box office administration; supervising staff and facilities during events; handling box office communications; issuing invoices and quotes; liaising with artists and creative companies to ensure contracts and licensing agreements; contributing to social media marketing plans and materials.
Youth Engagement Officer (Outreach & Engagement) at Community Hubs Hartlepool Borough Council
February 1, 2024 - PresentLead on marketing and organising outreach & engagement events for young people aged 16-30; administer projects and activities; producing and scheduling social media and marketing communications; proposing and developing events; managing project budgets funded by Libraries Connected Know Your Neighborhood scheme.
Artistic Director & Workshop Lead (14 & Over) at Not a Duck Productions CIC
June 1, 2023 - PresentLead on company administration, project planning, staffing, communications and workshop curation; applying and managing funding and budgets; managing staffing, accounts and company communications; planning and undertaking creative arts outreach; facilitating and undertaking non-profit theatre workshops.
Community Hub Assistant at Community Hubs Hartlepool Borough Council
April 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024Assisting on plans for legacy work for the Libraries Connected Know Your Neighborhood scheme; supporting Hartlepool Borough Council community hubs.
Barista (Skilled) at Costa Coffee
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023Skilled barista delivering customer service and beverage preparation.
Supervisor at Admiral Slots
June 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021Supervision roles; managed staff and daily operations.
Supervisor at The Anchors
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020Supervision of staff and operations at The Anchors.
Sales Consultant at Next PLC
September 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Customer service and sales support.
Customer Assistant at Vue Cinemas
October 1, 2017 - September 1, 2019Customer service and front-of-house support.
Education
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre at University of Cumbria
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts at Hartlepool Sixth Form College
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016GCSE Qualifications at Manor College of Technology
September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2014Level 3 Education and Training at Hartlepool Jobs and Skills Scheme
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Qualifications
Full Clean Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026DBS Check
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Fire Warden Trained
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026First Aid Trained
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Microsoft Office Proficiency
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government
Experience Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
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