Project manager with international experience across Spain, the UK, and the Netherlands. I have collaborated with prestigious institutions such as the Royal College of Music, Guildhall School, and a range of festivals, foundations, and municipalities, leading the production and coordination of artistic projects, educational programs, and socially impactful initiatives. With extensive experience in cultural management, I oversee artistic planning, logistics, budgeting, and communications, while building meaningful connections between artists, institutions, and audiences. As an educator, I design and deliver curricula, workshops, and activities that foster creativity, innovation, and collaboration. My work is guided by a commitment to leveraging culture and education to promote inclusion, sustainability, and social equity. I specialize in organizing festivals, conferences, exhibitions, and international collaborative projects, bringing together research, teaching, and cultural management to make a tangible societal impact.

Javier González Navarro

Project manager with international experience across Spain, the UK, and the Netherlands. I have collaborated with prestigious institutions such as the Royal College of Music, Guildhall School, and a range of festivals, foundations, and municipalities, leading the production and coordination of artistic projects, educational programs, and socially impactful initiatives. With extensive experience in cultural management, I oversee artistic planning, logistics, budgeting, and communications, while building meaningful connections between artists, institutions, and audiences. As an educator, I design and deliver curricula, workshops, and activities that foster creativity, innovation, and collaboration. My work is guided by a commitment to leveraging culture and education to promote inclusion, sustainability, and social equity. I specialize in organizing festivals, conferences, exhibitions, and international collaborative projects, bringing together research, teaching, and cultural management to make a tangible societal impact.

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Project manager with international experience across Spain, the UK, and the Netherlands. I have collaborated with prestigious institutions such as the Royal College of Music, Guildhall School, and a range of festivals, foundations, and municipalities, leading the production and coordination of artistic projects, educational programs, and socially impactful initiatives.

With extensive experience in cultural management, I oversee artistic planning, logistics, budgeting, and communications, while building meaningful connections between artists, institutions, and audiences. As an educator, I design and deliver curricula, workshops, and activities that foster creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

My work is guided by a commitment to leveraging culture and education to promote inclusion, sustainability, and social equity. I specialize in organizing festivals, conferences, exhibitions, and international collaborative projects, bringing together research, teaching, and cultural management to make a tangible societal impact.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Project Manager, International Tours at Opera 2001
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Resolved high-pressure on-site challenges to ensure smooth project execution and client satisfaction. Led 9 international tours across Spain, Portugal and France with 30-40 performances and over 1M spectators, contributing to €5M in annual revenue. Negotiated contracts with 224 venues by analyzing rider sheets and managed service contracts valued at €800K per tour, plus €200K in sponsorship contributions. Analyzed and recruited over 1,200 opera singers and orchestra musicians over 2 years to fill 173 vacancies. Coordinated the drafting and formalization of the contract model between the Contractor and selected candidates to ensure legal compliance, social security coverage and performance licensing. Oversaw festival services including insurance, transport, accommodation, sound and lighting systems, stewarding, ticketing and venue decoration.
Client Liaison and Administrative at Florian Leonhard Fine Violins (Auction House)
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Coordinated monthly auctions (11) and private sales, contributing to £7.5M in annual revenue. Supported 23 VIP clients through acquisition and consignment processes, including meetings and instrument advisory.
Project Coordinator at Apollo's Cabinet (Music Ensemble)
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Negotiated performances with venues and institutions contributing to £20K in annual revenue; prepared successful funding proposals (up to £3,000) from donors; coordinated 10 international tours in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and England.
User Support at Royal College, London
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Created user guides and FAQs to enhance accessibility and UX; supported 26 professors from the HP Department and 100+ students during the COVID-19 digital transition by delivering platform training and onboarding sessions in 18 webinars across the academic year; contributed to implementing intranet learn .com with module outlines, syllabi and learning materials linked to teaching activities.
Project Manager Assistant, Social Inclusion Program at City of London, Highbury Grove (GYA)
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Contributed to the launch of an inclusive program for 63 students at risk of social exclusion; secured £85K funding from local authorities and private donors; designed curriculum, scheduled resources and coordinated teaching activity to ensure smooth program execution; achieved 87% satisfaction rating in annual survey.

Education

Master's in Management and Strategic Development for Creative Industries at Royal College, London
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Master's in Music Leadership Program at Guildhall School, London
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts at University of Salamanca
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

Foundations of Project Management
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025
Effective Digital Technology Applied to the Workplace
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025
Supply Chain Logistics
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Other