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Julia Bell

Lewes,East Sussex

Summary

Julia is passionate about working with people and has been creating beautiful events, projects and collaborations for over 25 years, with joy and creativity at the heart, whilst putting her organisational and strategic thinking to use.

She also draws on her life experiences as a parent, raising three daughters, by harnessing the importance of compassionate care, attentive listening and tuning in.

Julia shares her mum's interest in design (mum was an interior designer) and loves creating beautiful homes and making people feel welcome and comfortable, with great attention to detail.


Throughout her working life she has always offered a strong background in communication and cultural awareness with skilled resourcefulness, patience and adaptability.


Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Language Teacher (German)

Language Garden
Falmer, East Sussex
01.2021 - Current
  • Implemented an effective curriculum for 2-5 year olds, with a creative, cultural and seasonal focus.
  • Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit varying ages and abilities.
  • Helped non-native speakers with confidence and social integration.
  • Co-managed adventure days in nature for children.

Company Secretary

Mark Lawson Bell Ltd
London/Lewes
07.2008 - 01.2021
  • Assisted in facilitating business growth and expansion efforts.
  • Delivered front of house duties at events with warm and professional manner.


Event Curator

VS Creative
London
07.2004 - 08.2019


  • Sourced and created bespoke and immersive performances and workshops for the Bloomberg Summer Picnic, an annual large-scale, private outdoor event
  • Contracted and managed artists, liaised with the production team, health and safety crew, security and front of house

Assistant Producer/Event Manager

National Theatre
London
08.1999 - 08.2004
  • Co-curated WATCH THIS SPACE, the international outdoor summer festival
  • Produced the LATE LOUNGE, the award winning DJ Bar at the NT
  • Liaised with national and international companies and performers
  • Managed contracts
  • Liaised with health and safety and front of house staff
  • Managed the steward team, also for pyrotechnical events

Show Director/ Production Coordinator

private, public, commercial clients
London
01.1997 - 08.2004

Curated, cast and coordinated productions for:

  • Urban Outfitters store launch
  • Swarovski 'Runway Rocks' show
  • Unicef 'Toy Soldiers' event
  • Tate Modern 'Artworks' and 'Juan Munoz' exhibition launch
  • Somerset House Ice Rink launch
  • Channel 4 winter launch
  • Wapping Project launch
  • Diesel Fashion Show
  • Channel 5 launch
  • Artangel '13 different keys' by Shiobhan Davies

Education

EYFS Training - Childcare

Department of Education
London

Certificate 'Safeguarding Children & Young People' - Childcare

East Sussex Council
Lewes

Certificate 'Preventing Violent Extremism' - Childcare

East Sussex Council
Lewes

Certificate 'Female Genital Mutilation' - Childcare

East Sussex Council
Lewes

Paediatric First Aid (12hours) - Childcare

To Baby and Beyond
Brighton

Certificate of Theatre Directing -

Courtyard Theatre Training Company
London

Certificate of Stage Management -

Academy of Live and Recorded Arts
London

Abitur in English, Latin, History, Biology -

Maria Ward Schule
Mainz, Germany

Skills

  • Compassionate care
  • Attentive listening
  • Resourcefulness
  • Creative thinking
  • Project Management
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • First Aid
  • Negotiation skills
  • Risk Management
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Language Teacher (German)

Language Garden
01.2021 - Current

Company Secretary

Mark Lawson Bell Ltd
07.2008 - 01.2021

Event Curator

VS Creative
07.2004 - 08.2019

Assistant Producer/Event Manager

National Theatre
08.1999 - 08.2004

Show Director/ Production Coordinator

private, public, commercial clients
01.1997 - 08.2004

EYFS Training - Childcare

Department of Education

Certificate 'Safeguarding Children & Young People' - Childcare

East Sussex Council

Certificate 'Preventing Violent Extremism' - Childcare

East Sussex Council

Certificate 'Female Genital Mutilation' - Childcare

East Sussex Council

Paediatric First Aid (12hours) - Childcare

To Baby and Beyond

Certificate of Theatre Directing -

Courtyard Theatre Training Company

Certificate of Stage Management -

Academy of Live and Recorded Arts

Abitur in English, Latin, History, Biology -

Maria Ward Schule
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