Lisa Garrett
Edinburgh
Summary
Energetic Event Project Manager and Production Team Member with a seven-year successful career in the event industry: supporting, planning, coordinating and executing an extensive portfolio of events. Demonstrated exceptional organisation and time management abilities while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. A driven and passionate individual who thrives on developing skills, building relationships and bringing people together.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Stage Manager
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with artists and producers to programme and achieve desired artistic vision for performances.
- Solo operated lights and sound for all 66 events in the performance space while ensuring the venue ran to time according to the programmed schedule.
- Developed comprehensive show reports, providing valuable feedback to improve future performances.
Venue Technician
The Garden Of Unearthly Delights
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Supported the bump-in, constructing venues within temporary structures. Installing technical equipment, rigging lights, building stages and ensuring all H&S measures were in place.
- Demonstrated flexibility within a small team, acting as a stage manager and operating a combination of sound and lighting responsibilities across 7 tech rehearsals, 130 shows and a full day conference.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments to coordinate extensive turnarounds for kids shows, wrestling, shadow puppetry, live music and circus acts.
- Developed strong relationships with performers and supporting companies to ensure a smooth running schedule and best support any unexpected changes.
Venue Stage Manager
Underbelly
06.2023 - Current
- Rigging and de-rigging staging and technical equipment in performance venues.
- Acting as show stage manager for 20 shows across three International Fringe Festival venues, operating lighting and sound cues for 10 of these shows.
- Safely managing and assisting the turnaround and technical support of up to 8 shows a day through excellent record-keeping and performer management.
Event Coordinator
Heriot Watt University
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Organising week-long academic workshops for The International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS).
- Working with academic organisers to plan and develop successful events, using appropriate technology and facilities as required for both in-person and online.
- Effective communication and professionalism demonstrated across ICMS website updates and the direct contact maintained with stakeholders.
- Excellent record keeping to maintain budgets and records for all events.
- Supporting all team members with the delivery of the ICMS programme of events.
Freelance Event Coordinator
Material
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Leading the event planning as part of a small team organising Creative Scotland’s, Youth Music Initiative Conference.
- Designed, planned, managed and evaluated the event hosting over 260 delegates.
- Established progress plans without direct supervision
- Established guidelines to ensure milestones were met in a pressurised environment.
- Built and maintained positive, productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through outstanding client management skills.
Freelance Event Coordinator
The Palladium Group
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Project managed a series of events hosted by the Scottish Government.
- Maintained exceptional professionalism to sensitively preserve and process confidential information.
- Produced detailed internal event briefs, risk assessments and event plans.
- Meticulously planned to successfully manage time restraints under pressure.
- Managed stakeholder communications - sourcing suitable event partners, generating promotions, branding, and ticketing systems while responding to booking enquiries before and during the event.
- Leading the operational delivery of events, ensuring the standards of service and safety were maintained at all times by monitoring activities to ensure quality control and methodically coordinating schedules for set-up and event delivery.
Event Coordinator
Activity Delivered
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed time efficiently to run up to four events a day across multiple locations.
- Solely responsible for the set-up, installation and pick-up of hired structures and technical equipment.
- Relayed complex information in a concise manner to coordinate event staff and brief clients with clarity and professionalism.
- Innovated practical solutions to quickly resolve unexpected issues.
- Seamlessly executed the running of over 100 weddings, birthday parties, and event hires across Scotland.
Branding and Event Assistant
Material
09.2021 - 07.2022
- COP26: Solely responsible for devising an innovative system to track and detail over 100 branding sites throughout the Glasgow Science Centre, consulting with the event manager to accurately confirm complex setups.
- DF Concerts Festivals (TRNSMT/Connect): Maintaining excellent communication with the festival press release team, detailing the festival story while managing media personnel, in line with strict festival policies.
Event Supervisor & Planning Assistant
Heritage Portfolio
09.2018 - 01.2024
- Employ a vigilant and detail-oriented approach to ensure events, not only uphold but enhance the company's reputation.
- Expertly managed teams to provide smooth-running front-of-house operations.
- Resolve guest complaints efficiently and professionally while maintaining a positive customer environment
- Assisted events team with planning administration necessary for event delivery.
Education
BA (Hons) - Int Festival & Event Management With Marketing
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh09.2020
HNC - Events Management
Edinburgh College
Edinburgh08.2017
Skills
Organised & detail oriented
Excellent interpersonal skills
Effective communicator
Strong problem-solving skills
Resourceful initiative
Innovative and creative
Timeline
Technical Stage Manager
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
03.2024 - 05.2024
Venue Technician
The Garden Of Unearthly Delights
02.2024 - 03.2024
Venue Stage Manager
Underbelly
06.2023 - Current
Event Coordinator
Heriot Watt University
05.2023 - 07.2023
Freelance Event Coordinator
The Palladium Group
10.2022 - 01.2023
Freelance Event Coordinator
Material
07.2022 - 03.2023
Event Coordinator
Activity Delivered
03.2022 - 11.2022
Branding and Event Assistant
Material
09.2021 - 07.2022
Event Supervisor & Planning Assistant
Heritage Portfolio
09.2018 - 01.2024
BA (Hons) - Int Festival & Event Management With Marketing
Edinburgh Napier University
HNC - Events Management
Edinburgh College
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