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KATE BALLENGER

Witney,ENG

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in project management, negotiation, and stakeholder management, complemented by strong communication skills and leadership abilities.

Proficient in budget control, risk assessment, and health and safety awareness, with specialised knowledge in heritage conservation.

Adept at fostering team collaboration and implementing problem-solving strategies to achieve commercial objectives.

Committed to delivering impactful results while maintaining a focus on sustainable practices and long-term success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Director

Caryatid Heritage & Conservation
Witney, Oxfordshire
05.2025 - Current

Conducted risk assessments for heritage collections to develop bespoke emergency response plans.

Executed staff training, emergency drills, and recovery coordination following incidents.

Liaised between film crews and heritage site teams to ensure compliance with conservation standards.

  • Implemented site protection strategies and conducted filming impact assessments.
  • Provided curatorial assistance and developed interpretation for exhibitions.
  • Oversaw object handling, condition reporting, and environmental monitoring during exhibitions.
  • Managed exhibition planning, layout design, and installation processes for optimal presentation.

Head of Collections

Blenheim Palace
Woodstock, Oxfordshire
04.2018 - 04.2025

Managed a variety of filming from television to large films.

Facilitated recce's to ensure production could be achieved and heritage assets were protected.

Liaised between film crews and site teams to ensure seamless communication.
Developed site protection strategies and conducted filming impact assessments.
Supervised on-site activities to safeguard collections and uphold conservation standards.
Advocated for responsible filming in historic locations to enhance estate income potential.

House manager

Blenheim Palace
Woodstock, Oxfordshire
04.2012 - 12.2018

Facilitated communication between film crews and heritage site teams to ensure project alignment.
Developed site protection strategies and conducted filming impact assessments.
Supervised on-site activities to safeguard collections and uphold conservation standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Art History - Art History

The American University of Paris
Paris, France
09.1997 - 08.2000

Skills

  • Project management
  • Communication skills
  • Negotiation and stakeholder management
  • Budget control
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Heritage conservation knowledge
  • Risk assessment expertise
  • Leadership abilities
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving strategies
  • Commercial insight


References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director

Caryatid Heritage & Conservation
05.2025 - Current

Head of Collections

Blenheim Palace
04.2018 - 04.2025

House manager

Blenheim Palace
04.2012 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts in Art History - Art History

The American University of Paris
09.1997 - 08.2000
KATE BALLENGER