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I am a cultural programmer and marketing leader with 10+ years’ experience curating film festivals, delivering audience engagement strategies, and leading communications in arts and higher education. I have a proven track record in growing audiences, securing funding, developing partnerships, and mentoring emerging talent. I’m a published author and digital content creator with expertise in storytelling, brand building, and creative event management.
As Head of Programming at Showroom Workstation I curated year-round film seasons, festivals, and special events while managing programming, front of house, and technical teams. I have represented Showroom nationally and internationally (Cannes, FIAF, BFI, ICO), developed initiatives that increased audiences, strengthened partnerships, and raised the venue’s profile.
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Work Experience
Head of Programming at Showroom Workstation
July 31, 2025 - September 9, 2025Led year-round cinema programming (112 screenings weekly); founded and curated the first two Sheffield Film Festivals; developed diversity-led strategies with partners (Reclaim the Frame, Queer East, universities); programmed and hosted major events (Sheffield DocFest, Celluloid Screams, ShAFF); secured funding, wrote evaluations, and led audience development including youth outreach, accessibility, and digital engagement; mentored emerging talent; represented Showroom nationally/internationally; reported to CEO/board.
Digital Content Editor at The University of Sheffield
September 30, 2022 - September 9, 2025Co-founded and programmed 30+ events with BFI, Doc/Fest, Channel 4, and universities; oversaw premieres and complementary cultural events (exhibitions, live performances, DJ nights); established Rare Giants to promote film archiving/restoration with focus on hidden voices in cinema.
Programmer and Events Coordinator at The Five and Dime Picture Show / Rare Giants
January 31, 2023 - September 9, 2025Led lectures, seminars, and screenings on Documentary and Film History for final-year undergraduates; created a Foundation Year course on Film Pioneers.
Associate Lecturer/PhD Researcher at Sheffield Hallam University
April 30, 2022 - September 9, 2025Produced multi-channel content to promote research and industry partnerships; developed brochures, case studies, campaign web content, and video projects (e.g., JCB apprenticeship films); published content via Sitecore CRM to raise visibility of the Business & Research site.
Senior Marketing Officer at Sheffield Hallam University
October 31, 2018 - September 9, 2025Led communications for Facilities Directorate; redesigned internal newsletter, cutting costs and boosting engagement; developed print/digital materials and built in-house graphic design capacity.
Communications Officer at Sheffield Hallam University
November 30, 2017 - September 9, 2025Wrote, edited, and published The Room: The Definitive Guide (Applause Theatre Books), with contributions from writers at Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair.
Freelance Copywriter and Content Creator at Self-employed
July 31, 2025 - September 9, 2025Created daily food content for @hotfoodsheffield (15,000+ followers), collaborating with 300+ businesses; contributed reviews, interviews, and essays for Little White Lies, Eureka!, Our Favourite Places, Now Then; ghostwrote for corporate, newspaper, and trade outlets.
Head of Programming at Showroom Workstation
July 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025Led a year-round cinema programme (112 screenings weekly) and founded the first two Sheffield Film Festivals. Developed annual strategies emphasising diversity and representation, partnering with Reclaim the Frame, Queer East, and universities. Programmed and hosted major festivals (Sheffield DocFest, Celluloid Screams, ShAFF), creating original strands and managing talent Q&As, talks, and live performances. Secured funding, wrote evaluations, and led community and audience development including youth outreach, accessibility improvements, and digital engagement. Mentored emerging talent (BFI Young Programmers, traineeships) and delivered lectures and Q&As. Represented Showroom nationally and internationally (Cannes, FIAF, BFI, ICO) and reported to CEO/board committees.
Freelance Copywriter and Content Creator at Self-employed / Freelance
July 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025Created daily food content for @hotfoodsheffield (15,000+ followers), collaborating with 300+ businesses. Contributed reviews, interviews, and essays for Little White Lies, Eureka!, Our Favourite Places, Now Then. Ghostwrote for corporate, newspaper, and trade outlets.
Digital Content Editor at The University of Sheffield
September 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025Co-founded and programmed 30+ events in partnership with BFI, Doc/Fest, Channel 4, and universities. Oversaw premieres, special guests, and complementary cultural events (exhibitions, live performances, DJ nights). Established Rare Giants, a non-profit promoting film archiving/restoration with focus on hidden voices in cinema.
Programmer and Events Coordinator at The Five and Dime Picture Show / Rare Giants
January 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Led modules on Documentary and Film History, delivering lectures, seminars, and screenings to final-year undergraduates. Created new Foundation Year course on Film Pioneers.
Associate Lecturer / PhD Researcher at Sheffield Hallam University
April 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025Produced multi-channel content to promote research and industry partnerships. Developed brochures, campaign web content, and video projects (e.g., JCB apprenticeship films). Published content via Sitecore CRM, increasing visibility of Business & Research website.
Senior Marketing Officer at Sheffield Hallam University
October 1, 2018 - September 9, 2025Led communications for Facilities Directorate, winning FD’s Unsung Hero of the Year Award (2014). Redesigned internal newsletter FD News, cutting costs and boosting engagement. Developed print/digital materials, building in-house graphic design capacity.
Communications Officer at Sheffield Hallam University
November 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025Wrote, edited, and published The Room: The Definitive Guide (Applause Theatre Books), with contributions from writers at Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair.
Head of Programming at Showroom Workstation
July 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025Planned and delivered a year-round cinema programme (112 screenings weekly); founded and curated the first two Sheffield Film Festivals; developed annual strategies prioritising diversity and representation with partners including Reclaim the Frame, Queer East, and universities; programmed and hosted major festivals and events (Sheffield DocFest, Celluloid Screams, ShAFF) with original strands and talent Q&As; secured funding, wrote evaluations, and led community and audience development (youth outreach, accessibility, digital engagement); mentored emerging talent (BFI Young Programmers, traineeships) and delivered lectures; represented Showroom nationally and internationally (Cannes, FIAF, BFI, ICO).
Freelance Copywriter and Content Creator at Freelance
July 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025Created daily food content for @hotfoodsheffield (15,000+ followers), collaborating with 300+ businesses; contributed reviews, interviews, and essays for Little White Lies, Eureka!, Our Favourite Places, Now Then; ghostwrote for corporate, newspaper, and trade outlets.
Digital Content Editor at The University of Sheffield
September 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025Co-founded and programmed 30+ events in partnership with BFI, Doc/Fest, Channel 4, and universities; oversaw premieres, special guests, and complementary cultural events (exhibitions, live performances, DJ nights); established Rare Giants, a non-profit promoting film archiving/restoration with focus on hidden voices in cinema.
Programmer and Events Coordinator at The Five and Dime Picture Show/Rare Giants
January 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Led modules on Documentary and Film History, delivering lectures, seminars, and screenings to final-year undergraduates; created new Foundation Year course on Film Pioneers.
Associate Lecturer/PhD Researcher at Sheffield Hallam University
April 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025Produced multi-channel content to promote research and industry partnerships; developed brochures, case studies, campaign web content, and video projects (e.g., JCB apprenticeship films); published content via Sitecore CRM, increasing visibility of Business & Research website.
Senior Marketing Officer at Sheffield Hallam University
October 1, 2018 - September 9, 2025Led communications for Facilities Directorate, winning FD’s Unsung Hero of the Year Award (2014); redesigned internal newsletter FD News, cutting costs and boosting engagement; developed print/digital materials, building in-house graphic design capacity.
Communications Officer at Sheffield Hallam University
November 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025Wrote, edited, and published The Room: The Definitive Guide (Applause Theatre Books), with contributions from writers at Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair.
Head of Programming at Showroom Workstation
July 31, 2025 - September 9, 2025Planned and delivered a year-round cinema programme (112 screenings weekly) and founded/curated the first two Sheffield Film Festivals. Developed annual strategies prioritising diversity and representation, partnering with organisations including Reclaim the Frame, Queer East, and universities. Programmed and hosted major festivals and events (Sheffield DocFest, Celluloid Screams, ShAFF) with original strands and talent Q&As, talks, and live performances. Secured funding, wrote evaluations, and led community and audience development including youth outreach, accessibility improvements, and digital engagement. Mentored emerging talent (BFI Young Programmers, traineeships) and delivered lectures and Q&As. Represented Showroom nationally and internationally (Cannes, FIAF, BFI, ICO).
Copywriter and Content Creator at Freelance
July 31, 2025 - September 9, 2025Created daily food content for @hotfoodsheffield (15,000+ followers), collaborating with 300+ businesses. Contributed reviews, interviews, and essays for Little White Lies, Eureka!, Our Favourite Places, Now Then. Ghostwrote for corporate, newspaper, and trade outlets.
Digital Content Editor at The University of Sheffield
September 30, 2022 - September 9, 2025Co-founded and programmed 30+ events in partnership with BFI, Doc/Fest, Channel 4, and universities. Oversaw premieres, special guests, and complementary cultural events (exhibitions, live performances, DJ nights). Established Rare Giants, a non-profit promoting film archiving/restoration with focus on hidden voices in cinema.
Programmer and Events Coordinator at The Five and Dime Picture Show / Rare Giants
January 31, 2023 - September 9, 2025Led modules on Documentary and Film History, delivering lectures, seminars, and screenings to final-year undergraduates. Created Foundation Year course on Film Pioneers.
Associate Lecturer / PhD Researcher at Sheffield Hallam University
April 30, 2022 - September 9, 2025Produced multi-channel content to promote research and industry partnerships. Developed brochures, case studies, campaign web content, and video projects (e.g., JCB apprenticeship films). Published content via Sitecore CRM, increasing visibility of Business & Research website.
Senior Marketing Officer at Sheffield Hallam University
October 31, 2018 - September 9, 2025Led communications for Facilities Directorate, winning Unsung Hero of the Year Award (2014). Redesigned internal newsletter FD News, cutting costs and boosting engagement. Developed print/digital materials, building in-house graphic design capacity.
Communications Officer at Sheffield Hallam University
November 30, 2017 - September 9, 2025Wrote, edited, and published The Room: The Definitive Guide (Applause Theatre Books), with contributions from writers at Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair.
Head of Programming at Showroom Workstation
July 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025Planned and delivered a year-round cinema programme (112 screenings weekly) and founded two Sheffield Film Festivals. Developed annual strategies prioritising diversity and representation, partnering with organisations including Reclaim the Frame, Queer East, and universities. Programmed and hosted major festivals and events (Sheffield DocFest, Celluloid Screams, ShAFF), creating original strands and managing talent Q&As, talks, and live performances. Secured funding, wrote evaluations, and led community and audience development, including youth outreach, accessibility improvements, and digital engagement. Mentored emerging talent (BFI Young Programmers, traineeships) and delivered lectures and Q&As. Represented Showroom nationally and internationally (Cannes, FIAF, BFI, ICO), and reported to CEO/board committees.
Freelance Copywriter and Content Creator at Self-employed
July 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025Created daily food content for @hotfoodsheffield (15,000+ followers), collaborating with 300+ businesses. Contributed reviews, interviews, and essays for Little White Lies, Eureka!, Our Favourite Places, Now Then. Ghostwrote for corporate, newspaper, and trade outlets.
Digital Content Editor at The University of Sheffield
September 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025Co-founded and programmed 30+ events in partnership with BFI, Doc/Fest, Channel 4, and universities. Oversaw premieres, special guests, and complementary cultural events (exhibitions, live performances, DJ nights). Established Rare Giants, a non-profit promoting film archiving/restoration with focus on hidden voices in cinema.
Programmer and Events Coordinator at The Five and Dime Picture Show / Rare Giants
January 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025Led modules on Documentary and Film History, delivering lectures, seminars, and screenings to final-year undergraduates. Created Foundation Year course on Film Pioneers.
Associate Lecturer / PhD Researcher at Sheffield Hallam University
April 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025Produced multi-channel content to promote research and industry partnerships. Developed brochures, case studies, campaign web content, and video projects (e.g., JCB apprenticeship films). Published content via Sitecore CRM, increasing visibility of Business & Research website.
Senior Marketing Officer at Sheffield Hallam University
October 1, 2018 - September 11, 2025Led communications for Facilities Directorate, winning FD’s Unsung Hero of the Year Award (2014). Redesigned internal newsletter FD News, cutting costs and boosting engagement. Developed print/digital materials, building in-house graphic design capacity.
Communications Officer at Sheffield Hallam University
November 1, 2017 - September 11, 2025Wrote, edited, and published The Room: The Definitive Guide (Applause Theatre Books), with contributions from writers at Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair.
Education
Qualifications
MA (Distinction) in Writing
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025BA (Hons) in Film Studies: History, Theory and Criticism
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025A Levels in Film Studies, Media Studies and English Language
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 20259 GCSEs A*- C including English, Maths and Science
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025MA (Distinction) in Writing
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025BA (Hons) in Film Studies: History, Theory and Criticism
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025FD’s Unsung Hero of the Year Award
January 1, 2014 - September 9, 2025MA (Distinction) in Writing
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025BA (Hons) in Film Studies: History, Theory and Criticism
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025A Levels in Film Studies, Media Studies and English Language (A/A/A)
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 20259 GCSEs A*- C including English, Maths and Science
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025BFI Young Programmers
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025FD Unsung Hero of the Year Award (Facilities Directorate) — 2014
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014MA (Distinction) in Writing
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025BA (Hons) in Film Studies: History, Theory and Criticism
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025A Levels in Film Studies, Media Studies and English Language (A/A/A)
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025GCSEs (9 A*- C including English, Maths and Science)
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025MA (Distinction) in Writing
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025BA (Hons) in Film Studies: History, Theory and Criticism
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025A Levels in Film Studies, Media Studies and English Language
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025MA (Distinction) in Writing
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025BA (Hons) in Film Studies: History, Theory and Criticism
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025A Levels in Film Studies, Media Studies and English Language
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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