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Katy Kitwood-Boaler

Katy Kitwood-Boaler

Bromley,Greater London

Summary

Accomplished Sales and Account Director with over 18 years expertise in event sales and production, venue management, and team leadership. Positions include experience in location and asset management, photography and studio production, as well as film scouting and location management. I work hard with my teams to foster excellent working relationships that motivate and drive everyone to exceed set strategy and goals

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Locations Director

JJ Spaces
Shoreditch
01.2022 - 06.2025
  • Acquired commercial sites for media management, overseeing full management and forecasting.
  • Directed venue hire and sales efforts to optimise revenue generation.
  • Managed client sales and account relationships.
  • Led wider team, ensuring effective collaboration and productivity.
  • Spearheaded venue launch marketing, including showcases for up to 200 guests.
  • Event management
  • Established successful supplier networks through a rigorous tender process.

General Manager

JJ Spaces
06.2018 - 12.2021
  • Managed a sales team of 10 across all production services, including locations, lighting, and studios.
  • Set annual sales targets, monitoring progress and motivating team to achieve and the location team exceed achieving record Net revenue in 2019
  • Sales lead and key account manager for major corporate and event clients.

Senior Account Manager: Locations

JJ Spaces
10.2016 - 06.2018
  • Managing the sales team
  • Lead Account Management
  • Acquiring key locations

Location Library Manager

Location Works
Battersea
02.2012 - 09.2016
  • Matched clients' location requirements with database of filming and event venues.
  • Managed sales team to achieve targeted objectives and enhance performance.
  • Served as Account Manager for exclusive commercial property listings, ensuring client satisfaction.

Co-ordinator of Museum Volunteers

The British Museum
Holborn
10.2008 - 02.2012
  • Co-ordinating circa 600 volunteers across the British Museum and running over 5 successful public programmes.
  • Development of innovative workshops, working with limited budgets that successfully widen the Museum's audience
  • Advocacy for the programme and sector: speaking at conferences and leading workshops to national and international delegates
  • Recruitment and coordination of volunteers across all departments within
  • Event management of the Annual Volunteers' Conference

Freelance Producer (Whilst Studying for Masters Degree)

Next Group PLC
Tottenham Court Road
09.2007 - 10.2008
  • Delivered high-level production support for colour coordination department, ensuring timely publication of Next Directory.
  • Briefed external reprographic partners on changes to page layouts and image details.
  • Liaised with buying and merchandise teams to secure sign-off and approval of layouts and copy.

Senior Producer

Next Group PLC
Leicester
09.2004 - 10.2007
  • Coordinated production of children's wear section for Next Directory, meeting corporate deadlines in high-pressure environments.
  • Managed a team of 4 Product Coordinators to streamline operations.
  • Co-ordinated photo shoots in the UK and overseas, ensuring alignment with production schedules.
  • Facilitated collaboration among 14 buying and merchandise teams to select products and communicate schedules.
  • Edited film and organised copy with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Oversea production: managing product and customs data.
  • Press liaison for seasonal launches


Education

MA Cultural Heritage - Arts & Museums

University College London
London
09.2007 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - English & History

Leeds Beckett University
Leeds
09.2001 - 06.2024

Foundation Degree in Arts - Art / Photography / 3D Design

Loughborough University
Loughborough
09.1999 - 06.2000

Skills

  • Venue Management - Sales
  • Event production and management
  • Sales and team leadership
  • Location and asset management
  • Client and Brand account management
  • Photography and studio production
  • Film Scouting and location management

Timeline

Locations Director

JJ Spaces
01.2022 - 06.2025

General Manager

JJ Spaces
06.2018 - 12.2021

Senior Account Manager: Locations

JJ Spaces
10.2016 - 06.2018

Location Library Manager

Location Works
02.2012 - 09.2016

Co-ordinator of Museum Volunteers

The British Museum
10.2008 - 02.2012

MA Cultural Heritage - Arts & Museums

University College London
09.2007 - 06.2008

Freelance Producer (Whilst Studying for Masters Degree)

Next Group PLC
09.2007 - 10.2008

Senior Producer

Next Group PLC
09.2004 - 10.2007

Bachelor of Arts - English & History

Leeds Beckett University
09.2001 - 06.2024

Foundation Degree in Arts - Art / Photography / 3D Design

Loughborough University
09.1999 - 06.2000

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