KELVIN GHANN
London,UK
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in analysis and problem solving, proficient in identifying key issues in numerical data and evaluating project initiatives. Competent in Paritor Ensemble and Cedar E5 systems, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrates excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement, strong interpersonal abilities to build and maintain professional relationships, and adaptability to various team dynamics. Confident leader capable of providing constructive feedback to enhance performance. Experienced in invoice processing, employee management, bookkeeping, and customer relationship building.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Business Operations & Participation Coordinator
Hackney Music Service
London
2023.08 - 2025.08
- Company Overview: London Borough of Hackney – London, UK
- Lead on operations and financial administration across music education initiatives.
- Oversee monthly tutor payroll and verify compliance with public-sector finance policies.
- Prepare weekly financial reports, track income and expenditure, and automate invoicing processes.
- Support stakeholder engagement and events programming, including youth music participation.
- London Borough of Hackney – London, UK
Business & Instrumental Support Officer
Hackney Music Service
London
2014.09 - 2023.08
- Company Overview: London Borough of Hackney – London, UK
- Delivered administrative and financial support for traded music services to schools.
- Monitored performance metrics and maintained data integrity for tutors and students.
- Liaised with Finance Teams to analyse budget performance and drive operational improvements.
- Played a key role in ensuring accurate procurement, purchase orders, and reconciliations.
- London Borough of Hackney – London, UK
Events Assistant
Hackney Council
London
2013.08 - 2014.09
- Company Overview: Culture Team, London, UK
- Assisted senior staff in project coordination and events delivery.
- Managed marketing distribution lists, room bookings, and public-facing communications.
- Culture Team, London, UK
Voluntary Sales Assistant & Bookkeeper
Good News Charity Shop
London
2012.08 - 2013.08
- Recorded daily sales, generated P&L reports, and managed customer enquiries.
Events & Logistics Manager (Seasonal)
Hackney Music Festival
London
2006.07 - 2012.07
- Oversaw venue set-up and equipment logistics for large-scale youth music events.
Education
BA (Hons) - Accounting & Business
Staffordshire University
Skills
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Project & Events Coordination
- Budget Control & Forecasting
- Client Relationship Management
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Process Optimisation
- Payroll Administration
- Data Analysis & Insight
- MS Office
- Paritor Ensemble
- Cedar E5
Custom
- Passionate drummer and singer-songwriter.
- Performed alongside Joss Stone and Jeff Beck, including at the Royal Albert Hall (07/24).
- Committed to fostering cultural exchange through music and education.
Personal Information
Timeline
Business Operations & Participation Coordinator
Hackney Music Service
2023.08 - 2025.08
Business & Instrumental Support Officer
Hackney Music Service
2014.09 - 2023.08
Events Assistant
Hackney Council
2013.08 - 2014.09
Voluntary Sales Assistant & Bookkeeper
Good News Charity Shop
2012.08 - 2013.08
Events & Logistics Manager (Seasonal)
Hackney Music Festival
2006.07 - 2012.07
BA (Hons) - Accounting & Business
Staffordshire University