Kevin Creamer
Glasgow
Summary
Organised and dependable individual successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on responsibilities with a proactive and professional approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4043
4043
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Laboratory Support Operative
Antibody Analytics
Glasgow
07.2021 - Current
- Facilities, Sample and Material Management.
- Organising and maintaining service contracts and liaising with external contractors.
- Collaborating and contributing to SOPs, COSHH, Risk Assessments and H&S documentation.
- Performing the validation of data generating equipment.
- Collaborating with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
- Training new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Preparing reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Collecting and presenting data in order to trend and monitor the effectiveness of departmental processes.
- Assisting in month-end financial closing activities related to invoicing.
- Negotiating contracts, prices and timelines to achieve maximum ROI on purchasing choices.
Live Events
Self Employed
04.2017 - 11.2022
- Multiple roles in the live events industry as stage manager, event promoter and artist liaison.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Enforced safety measures and carried out risk assessments.
- Coordinated rentals and purchases of supplies for productions.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations to achieve objectives.
- Worked for numerous UK Festivals and conferences, including Stage Management at COP26, Parklife Festival, Warehouse Project, Resonate, Bluedot, Liverpool Sound City, The Great Escape,
- Mentored by Becky Ayres, Director of Liverpool Sound City via the Off The Record mentoring programme.
Publishing Assistant / Booking Agent
23rd Precinct
Glasgow
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing and website copy.
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target audiences for campaigns.
- Worked within budget parameters to develop and implement marketing strategies by analysing key data and demographics.
- Volunteer Management at 23rds 'Resonate Scotland' festival.
- Assisted with development of event strategies and tactical plans to promote accomplishment of business goals.
- Tracked key metrics and developed spreadsheets
- Managed roster and bookings for over 200 acts and artists.
Events Crew
DNG Limited
Manchester
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed the build & breakdowns of staging for live events in various venues within Manchester, including Albert Hall and Manchester Arena.
Education
Masters - Arts, Festival & Culture Management
Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh, EDH 09.2019 - 09.2020
BSc (Hons) - Music Business & Event Management
SSR
Manchester 09.2017 - 05.2019
HND - Music Business
Glasgow Kelvin College
Glasgow 08.2015 - 06.2017
Skills
Analysing Data
Proficient in office suite
Creative
Canva
Attentive and proactive
Effective Communication
Efficient multitasking
Timeline
Laboratory Support Operative
Antibody Analytics
07.2021 - Current
Events Crew
DNG Limited
01.2019 - 12.2019
Live Events
Self Employed
04.2017 - 11.2022
Publishing Assistant / Booking Agent
23rd Precinct
08.2016 - 06.2021
HND - Music Business
Glasgow Kelvin College
08.2015 - 06.2017
Masters - Arts, Festival & Culture Management
Queen Margaret University
09.2019 - 09.2020
BSc (Hons) - Music Business & Event Management
SSR
09.2017 - 05.2019