Karen Littlewood

• Maintained detailed records of events and budgets to facilitate easier planning and improvements.
• Built strong relationships with key stakeholders through efficient communication skills.
• Facilitated meetings to discuss and finalise event details, ensuring all parties were on the same page.
• Handled queries promptly and professionally, improving overall member experiences.
• Adhered strictly to safeguarding regulations whilst organising events, providing safe environments for children, guests and staff alike.

• Facilitate and manage day to day running of the Upper School, including invoicing, managing accounts, scheduling and communications on Microsoft Office platforms.
• Adapted and learnt new database software to efficiently run the Upper School.
• Coordinated and oversaw planning and execution of school events.
• Answered telephone and email enquiries promptly, signposting requested information. A customer facing role.

• Facilitated a relationship with Rambert Grades and London Youth Games to cover the whole of London with a shared Dance Programme. This will focus on deprived areas of London.
• Ran smooth online events on a range of virtual platforms.
• Facilitated training for teachers to make sure their classes are inclusive and accessible for all.
• Built positive customer relationships, using interpersonal skills and natural charisma to engage in conversation.
• Raised brand profile among key audiences through personal contacts and connections.

• Designed and developed complete dance programmes with lesson plans, tailored to meet all curriculum and educational requirements for KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4.
• Taught the dance programmes to multiple age groups, including specialising in teaching in SEN children
• Oversaw the day to day running of the Dance-Works office, using excel, word and powerpoint.
• Planned and implemented business strategy to increase studio revenue.
• Liaised with council and school departments to facilitate the performing arts programmes

• Provided inspiring teaching space to ignite students' passion for learning.
• Worked with a wide range of age groups including SEN children
• Shared passion for art with students and encouraged personal skill development.

Over 12 years of experience as a professional dancer, choreographer and Assistant Director for a West End Musical.
- 'Oh What a Night' Musical Hammersmith Apollo & UK Touring
- Music Arena tours inc Westlife, Lionel Richie, Pop Idol and more
- TV - Kylie, Take That, Robbie Williams, Tom Jones, Royal Variety Show (Assistant Choreographer)
- International - American Idol 3 seasons (Assistant Choreographer)

- Assistant-Director and Head Choreographer on 'The Genius of Ray Charles' Musical at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

- Overseeing the show on a nightly basis, making sure swings and understudies were up to speed and ready to perform, teaching Choreography, vocals etc. Holding auditions.