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Hayden Turner

Live Events & Entertainment
Woodhall Spa

Summary

Highly-motivated Live Event & Entertainment specialist of 4 years, captivating audiences with high-calibre, innovative events for continued company growth. Using extensive experience within immersive theatre entertainment coordination and planning to deftly manage large-scale performances and crews. Specialising in Immersive Theatre and Live Events. Experienced Emcee + Host across a large range of event types and sectors.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Live Event Specialist

Freelance
UK
08.2023 - Current
    • Freelance work across various sectors / events including UEFA Champions League Fan Zone, Marketing Activations and University Summer Balls.
    • Choreographed and rehearsed new material for fresh and original performances.
    • Developed fun, engaging learning experiences for children of varying ages.
    • Minimised hazards and risks when preparing staging areas.
    • Collaborated with performance teams to put on unique shows.
    • Tailored performances to different audiences and locations.
    • Attended rehearsals to perfect performances and develop advanced improv / emcee skills for live events.

Show Duty Manager & Senior Actor

The Crystal Maze Live
London
05.2023 - 01.2024
    • Deputising to the General Manager and acting as the senior member of staff on site.
    • Responding and dealing with guest complaints and ensuring smooth running of the attraction.
    • Managing Health&Safety + First Aid incidents as they happen, Executing emergency response protocols for safe, secure and compliant environment.
    • Led by example, embodying positive work ethic and motivating staff for peak performance.
    • Within the Senior Actor portfolio I was responsible for reviewing scripts and making changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, producing highly successful shows.
    • Regularly leading the coordination of corporate / private groups of 200+ attendees through the attraction whilst in character.

Events Actor & Activities Assistant

Rand Farm Park
Lincoln
12.2020 - 05.2023
  • Initially part of the activities team I acted as the lead on a variety of activities which included demonstrations / shows to large groups and hosting events.
  • Responsibilities included; equipment maintenance, safety checks, Team organisation, Customer assistance
  • Alongside this I also formed part of the acting team during certain events throughout the year.
  • Attended auditions and casting calls to auditions for roles.
  • Developed fun, engaging learning experiences for children of varying ages.

Events Assistant Manager

Firmative Events
Lincoln
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Initially starting as an Event Promoter in Jan 2021, I became Assistant Manager in April 2021 helping to run Nightclub events in a 5k capacity nightclub, the biggest in the local area
  • My main responsibilities included; managing the events social media platforms (25k+ outreach), Line Managing members of the promo team, Creating the marketing plan for future event ideas and dealing with customer / business relations and sponsorships
  • Handled cash and POS transactions to process event sales quickly and accurately.
  • Maintained safe and orderly event operations, proactively addressing crowd control issues or problematic behaviour.
  • Implemented creative problem-solving and critical thinking to address unexpected challenges in absence of senior team members.

Education

A-Levels - Biology. Chemistry,Physics

Priory Academy LSST
2020.09 - 2022.07

GCSEs - See Info

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
2015.01 - 2020.07

Skills

Live performance

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Timeline

Live Event Specialist

Freelance
08.2023 - Current

Show Duty Manager & Senior Actor

The Crystal Maze Live
05.2023 - 01.2024

Events Assistant Manager

Firmative Events
01.2021 - 09.2022

Events Actor & Activities Assistant

Rand Farm Park
12.2020 - 05.2023

A-Levels - Biology. Chemistry,Physics

Priory Academy LSST
2020.09 - 2022.07

GCSEs - See Info

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
2015.01 - 2020.07

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