Chelsea Eguizabal
North Shields
Summary
Expert in event planning and delivery with a proven track record in project leadership and coordination. Skilled in managing stakeholder relationships and partnerships, ensuring effective budget coordination and commissioning. Proficient in accessible communications, translation, and accessibility management, enhancing community engagement. Fluent in British Sign Language, facilitating strategic communications across diverse audiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Communications and Content Officer
SignHealth
Remote
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinate British Sign Language translation across communications projects, commissioning external translators and ensuring content is accessible across platforms.
- Support delivery of the Children and Young People’s website project, contributing to accessible content development and project coordination.
- Create digital content to engage deaf audiences and raise awareness of SignHealth’s services.
- Represent SignHealth at community and cultural events, engaging with audiences and promoting the organisation’s work.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver accessible communications.
Specialist Sensory Teaching Assistant
Gateshead Council
Gateshead
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date records of pupil progress, tracking individual development effectively.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and other medical professionals to support the child's overall development.
- Assisted deaf children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
Freelance Onscreen BSL presenter
ITV SignPost Productions
Gateshead
01.2021 - 03.2026
- Delivered BSL translations for mainstream TV programmes and series
Residential Childcare Officer
Percy Hedley Foundation
Newcastle
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Oversaw support initiatives for deaf children in residential settings at a special educational needs school during evenings and weekends.
- Implemented strategies to address and manage challenging behaviours of deaf children.
- Enhanced engagement through tailored communication methods for deaf residential pupils.
Support Worker
Action Deafness
Leicester
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Provided support to Deaf individuals with various communication needs, primarily BSL with their daily needs such as hygiene, self-care & social interactions.
Receptionist (Volunteer)
Nottingham Deaf Society
Nottingham
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Collaborated with team members in organising company events; enhancing team cohesion and morale building activities.
- Maintained accurate logs of visitor entries for security purposes.
Personal Assistant
Brampton Enterprise & Scorpio Building Contractors
London
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Scheduled appointments and conference calls coordinated seamlessly.
- Organised meetings, improved communication within the team.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Education
Bsc Hons. - Events & Entertainment Management
University of Plymouth
London 09.2017 - 10.2019
GCSE & A Levels - 9 GCSEs including a B in English & C in Maths, 2 A Levels.
Mary Hare Grammar School
Newbury 09.2006 - 07.2013
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem solving and strategic planning
- Resourcefulness
- Social media marketing
- Multilingual communication
- Event management
- Efficient decision making
- Critical and quick thinking
- Adaptability
- Communication and collaboration skills
- Translation proficiency
- Content creation for social media platforms
- Project management
Languages
English
Fluent
British Sign Language
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Parkrun
- Gardening
- Weight-lifting
- Clay-making
- Painting
Event Organiser – Deaf Community Events
- Planned and delivered ticketed community events for deaf audiences, including a boat party attended by 200+ people.
- Organised the Deaf Jubilee Sports Day featuring deaf-owned businesses and community vendors.
- Coordinated event logistics, promotion and partnerships to create accessible community celebrations.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Communications and Content Officer
SignHealth
02.2023 - Current
Specialist Sensory Teaching Assistant
Gateshead Council
09.2021 - Current
Residential Childcare Officer
Percy Hedley Foundation
03.2021 - 09.2021
Freelance Onscreen BSL presenter
ITV SignPost Productions
01.2021 - 03.2026
Bsc Hons. - Events & Entertainment Management
University of Plymouth
09.2017 - 10.2019
Support Worker
Action Deafness
09.2015 - 09.2017
Receptionist (Volunteer)
Nottingham Deaf Society
01.2015 - 07.2015
Personal Assistant
Brampton Enterprise & Scorpio Building Contractors
09.2013 - 01.2015
GCSE & A Levels - 9 GCSEs including a B in English & C in Maths, 2 A Levels.
Mary Hare Grammar School
09.2006 - 07.2013