I’m a music industry graduate with a 2:1 BMus (Hons) in Popular Music Performance (Vocals) and Songwriting from BIMM University London. I’m passionate about supporting artists and creative projects, with practical experience in artist liaison, live events, songwriting, arranging, music production and independent artist development. I create demos in Logic Pro, design promotional content in Canva and manage my own artist brand across streaming and social media platforms. Alongside my creative work, I bring more than six years of customer service experience in a busy hospitality environment. My work at Mighty Hoopla and The Music Industry Awards has strengthened my ability to communicate professionally with artists, management and production teams while adapting calmly to fast-changing schedules. I’m friendly, collaborative and reliable, and I’m keen to contribute to artist management, A&R, publishing, live events, marketing or label operations.…

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I’m a music industry graduate with a 2:1 BMus (Hons) in Popular Music Performance (Vocals) and Songwriting from BIMM University London. I’m passionate about supporting artists and creative projects, with practical experience in artist liaison, live events, songwriting, arranging, music production and independent artist development. I create demos in Logic Pro, design promotional content in Canva and manage my own artist brand across streaming and social media platforms. Alongside my creative work, I bring more than six years of customer service experience in a busy hospitality environment. My work at Mighty Hoopla and The Music Industry Awards has strengthened my ability to communicate professionally with artists, management and production teams while adapting calmly to fast-changing schedules. I’m friendly, collaborative and reliable, and I’m keen to contribute to artist management, A&R, publishing, live events, marketing or label operations.…

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I’m a music industry graduate with a 2:1 BMus (Hons) in Popular Music Performance (Vocals) and Songwriting from BIMM University London. I’m passionate about supporting artists and creative projects, with practical experience in artist liaison, live events, songwriting, arranging, music production and independent artist development. I create demos in Logic Pro, design promotional content in Canva and manage my own artist brand across streaming and social media platforms.

Alongside my creative work, I bring more than six years of customer service experience in a busy hospitality environment. My work at Mighty Hoopla and The Music Industry Awards has strengthened my ability to communicate professionally with artists, management and production teams while adapting calmly to fast-changing schedules. I’m friendly, collaborative and reliable, and I’m keen to contribute to artist management, A&R, publishing, live events, marketing or label operations.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Artist Liaison Assistant at Mighty Hoopla Festival
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Supported the Artist Liaison team during one of the UK's largest pop festivals. Assisted with artist arrivals, accreditation and backstage operations, and communicated professionally with artists, management and production teams. Adapted quickly to changing schedules while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
Artist Liaison Assistant at The Music Industry (TMI) Awards
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Assisted with artist hospitality and backstage coordination at the TMI Awards. Helped deliver a positive experience for artists and guests, worked closely with event staff to support smooth event operations and maintained professionalism in a fast-paced live event environment.
Independent Artist & Songwriter at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Write, arrange and produce original music using Logic Pro, creating demos from initial concept through to production. Design artwork and promotional content using Canva, perform live at venues including The Half Moon in Putney and The Star in Shoreditch, manage release planning, branding and social media promotion, and collaborate with musicians and producers on recording projects.
Waitress at The Old Fire Engine House, Ely
January 1, 2018 - Present
Deliver exceptional customer service in a busy, high-quality restaurant. Build strong customer relationships through excellent communication, manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and work collaboratively to deliver an outstanding customer experience. Demonstrate reliability through long-term employment with the same business.

Education

BMus (Joint Honors) Popular music performance vocals and songwriting at BIMM University London
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Level 3 B-Tech (A level equivalent) Popular music performance at Long Road Sixth Form College Cambridge
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023
GCSE Music at City of Ely Community College
September 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
GCSE Music at City of Ely Community College
March 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Ballet – Advanced foundation at Bodyworks Theatre School Cambridge
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2023
BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance (Vocals) & Songwriting at BIMM University London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Level 3 BTEC Popular Music Performance at Long Road Sixth Form College
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2026

Qualifications

BEYHIVE member
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance (Vocals) & Songwriting, 2:1
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2026
Level 3 BTEC Popular Music Performance, Distinction
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2026

Industry Experience

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