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George Laws

Manchester

Summary

Recent graduate of the University of Manchester. Enthusiastic about widening participation in the performing arts, specifically classical music and opera, as well as ensuring equitable access to the arts across local communities.

Overview

2
2
Languages
1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Secretary

Univeristy of Manchester Chorus Society
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Managed confidential and sensitive data, ensuring accurate record maintenance to support organisational compliance.
  • Recorded detailed minutes at meetings, capturing agenda items, action points, and proposals to provide clear reference for future discussions.
  • Supported on-site operations during performance days at large-scale performing arts events by adapting to unexpected tasks and ensuring smooth execution.

Producer and Assitant Opera Manager

Manchester Univeristy Music Society
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assistant managed a student opera company. Worked within a creative team as producer on a full-scale production which sold over 200 tickets. Organised two opera scenes concerts in unconventional venues with the aim of broadening access to opera for students and the local community.
  • Liaised with venues, creative teams, financing bodies and academics to secure resources for rehearsals and performances, ensuring smooth project execution.
  • Organised social events, merchandise distribution, programme design and social media content to engage support base and increase audience reach, enhancing ticket sales.
  • Developed and monitored production schedule to determine length of project, complying with deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

The Univeristy of Manchester
Manchester
01-2026

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - Music Performance and Production

The BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
London
01-2022

Summer Intensive in Advertising and Digital Marketing

Brixton Finishing School
London
01-2022

Skills

  • Minute taking
  • Event coordination
  • Event planning
  • Project management
  • Document preparation
  • MS Office
  • Google Workspace
  • Spanish speaking (fluent)
  • French speaking (B2)
  • Verbal and oral communication
  • Communication skills
  • Creative collaboration
  • Performance analysis

Languages

French
Upper Intermediate
B2
Spanish
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Secretary

Univeristy of Manchester Chorus Society
09.2024 - 06.2025

Producer and Assitant Opera Manager

Manchester Univeristy Music Society
06.2024 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

The Univeristy of Manchester

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - Music Performance and Production

The BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology

Summer Intensive in Advertising and Digital Marketing

Brixton Finishing School
George Laws