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Maria Smith

Project And Education Manager
London

Summary

Experienced Project Manager and music educator seeking a new opportunity in a challenging and progressive organisation. With over 25 years of experience, including developing and overseeing education and community programs at the London Philharmonic Orchestra, I have a strong background in this field. Graduated from the London College of Music, I worked as a flute and piano teacher before transitioning into orchestral education and project management. In recent years, I have freelanced as a projects and events manager, collaborating with organizations such as the Royal Opera House, Water City Festival, Southbank Centre, Glyndebourne Opera, Tower of London, and Roman River Music. My diverse range of experiences has provided extensive expertise in managing projects, events, concerts, festivals, exhibitions, and workshops. Skills include scheduling, event and production management, player coordination, music librarianship, fundraising and sponsorship efforts, financial management, report writing, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project and Personnel Manager (Freelance)

The Water City Festival
08.2008 - 10.2016
  • Company Overview: The Water City Festival supports creative entrepreneurial projects to maintain the regeneration of East London beyond the Olympics
  • I was appointed as a project manager by Lord Mawson to oversee the delivery of a number of high profile projects within tight deadlines
  • This includes the organisation and management of concerts, recordings, open weekends and exhibitions
  • Managed the booking of players and artists, and created orchestral lists and schedules
  • Supervision of all production management, preparation of all music parts and scores, and support of all marketing material
  • Co-wrote the writing of sponsorship applications and proposals for future projects in partnership with the Water City Festival
  • Project partners included the South Bank Centre, Imperial War Museum, HMS Belfast, The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Newham Academy and ExCel Centre

Event Manager (Freelance)

Science School with Professor Brian Cox
05.2014 - 08.2016
  • My main responsibilities included co-ordinating schools and universities from the North of England to attend this event at St Paul’s Way Trust School (East London) and The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
  • I also synchronized guest scientists and professors taking part in the event

Event Manager (Freelance)

Music at the Tower of London
05.2016 - 07.2016
  • I ensured the smooth running of an eight day music event at the Tower of London
  • This included managing nine music events each day and overseeing a large team of runners and performers
  • Due to the high number of performers each day (200+), I was also responsible for working very closely with security and making sure all health and safety procedures were carried out

Peripatetic Flute and Theory Teacher

Newham Council
09.2014 - 07.2016
  • I was employed by Newham Council to teach 6 – 11 year olds flute and theory
  • Schools included: Curwen Primary, Star Primary and Ranelagh Primary

Orchestral Manager (Freelance)

The Little Orchestra
04.2016 - 06.2016
  • I successfully managed the booking of players and created plus distributed all schedules
  • I also oversaw all staging requirements and was responsible for the music librarianship for two events

Education Manager (Freelance)

Roman River Music
11.2015 - 04.2016
  • I planned all education and community projects for 2016–2019
  • I also successfully managed projects already developed for the 2015-2016 academic year, and supported the Board Lead, General Manager and Artistic Director to raise funding for future projects

Project Manager

The Royal Opera House
03.2010 - 08.2010
  • Company Overview: The Royal Opera House is the largest and most prestigious Opera Houses in the United Kingdom
  • Due to previous experience in this field was recruited to manage a number of their more complex projects
  • Co-ordinating and managing the preparation of the Programmes weekly schedule for the artists and coaches which involved obtaining the artists own requests and repertory information for all opera disciplines
  • This included music, language, movement, acting and stage technique; as all artists take leading roles
  • This also included working regularly with leading international singers, directors and conductors
  • Liaised closely with the Artistic Director of the ‘Jette Parker Young Artists’ Programme to support the artistic development of professional singers, conductors, directors and repetiteurs at the start of their careers
  • Successfully ensured all artists had the correct score editions to support their performances; also wrote supporting programme notes for each performance
  • Managed the schedule throughout the week which included implementing any changes
  • In addition assisted with the day-to-day running of the department
  • The Royal Opera House is the largest and most prestigious Opera Houses in the United Kingdom

Education Manager

The London Philharmonic Orchestra
06.1996 - 07.2008
  • Company Overview: The London Philharmonic Orchestra is one of five permanent symphony orchestras based in London it is one of the most prestigious and successful Orchestras in the world
  • Successful creation of the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s pioneering education and community programme which contributed to the successful sustainability of the Arts Council of England’s stabilisation funding
  • Managing, creating, developing and scheduling projects, events, workshops and training programmes (over 250 per year)
  • Assignments included the Schools and Family concerts/programmes; the creation of the ‘Foyle Future First’ apprenticeship scheme for post graduate performers; the development of the ‘Art Link’ Programme in conjunction with the Royal Academy of Arts; the formation of the professional development Training Academy for London Philharmonic Orchestra players; the development of relationships for performances at Guy’s and St Thomas’, the Evelina Children’s Hospital and hospices in and around London; and the re structuring and development of the special needs programme
  • Overseeing and management of the expansion of partnerships within formal and informal learning environments; this included working to create and design long term partnerships between schools, creative professionals, multi media developers and artists
  • These partnerships inspired young people, teachers and professionals to challenge how they work and to experiment with new ideas through creativity
  • Development and delivery of orchestral residencies associated with education and outreach audience development projects
  • Created and provided schedules for all players, soloists, conductors and venues
  • In addition, it was vital to liaise with all production and creative teams to ensure all requirements, schedules, stage plans and scripts were clear and understood
  • Venues included: The Royal Festival Hall, The Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, The Barbican Centre, Glyndebourne Opera, Eastbourne Congress Theatre, as well as venues abroad
  • It was also necessary to liaise closely with conductors and presenters to determine programmes, rehearsal orders and stage layouts
  • Managed and contracted all consultants, workshop leaders, educators, players, artists, presenters, composers and conductors
  • Contributed to the artistic planning and programming of the overall department
  • Supported the Education and Community Director in the development and delivery of the overall pioneering education and community programme
  • Managed the London Philharmonic Youth Orchestra; this involved all scheduling of rehearsals, auditions and tours throughout the UK and Europe
  • I also contributed to all programming in conjunction with conductors and negotiated all tours and engagement fees
  • I was also the orchestra’s Music Librarian
  • Worked closely with the sponsorship and development department to secure sponsorship and trust fund income; also reported and evaluated projects to sustain funding (over 750K per year)
  • Supported and proof read all teaching resources and marketing material
  • Successfully worked within allocated budgets and maintained an accurate record of income and expenditure
  • The London Philharmonic Orchestra is one of five permanent symphony orchestras based in London it is one of the most prestigious and successful Orchestras in the world

Customer Services Manager

London Philharmonic Orchestra
05.1993 - 06.1996
  • Implemented and maintained efficient computerised office workstations
  • Managed direct booking, sales, finance and marketing data, together with subsequent administration to support all London Philharmonic Orchestra concerts at the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room
  • Ensured a high standard of customer care was employed throughout the department

Administrator

The Royal Opera House
10.1992 - 05.1993
  • General Administration duties to support the Chorus Director and Concerts Manager

Peripatetic Music Teacher

Elmhurst School for Boys
09.1990 - 10.1992
  • Peripatetic flute, piano and recorder teacher

Education

GLCM - undefined

The London College of Music
09.1989 - 06.1992

LLCM TD - undefined

The London College of Music
09.1989 - 06.1992

ALCM - undefined

The London College of Music
09.1989 - 06.1992

Personal Information

Driving License: Clean Driving Licence

CRB Checked

Yes

Timeline

Event Manager (Freelance) - Music at the Tower of London
05.2016 - 07.2016
Orchestral Manager (Freelance) - The Little Orchestra
04.2016 - 06.2016
Education Manager (Freelance) - Roman River Music
11.2015 - 04.2016
Peripatetic Flute and Theory Teacher - Newham Council
09.2014 - 07.2016
Event Manager (Freelance) - Science School with Professor Brian Cox
05.2014 - 08.2016
Project Manager - The Royal Opera House
03.2010 - 08.2010
Project and Personnel Manager (Freelance) - The Water City Festival
08.2008 - 10.2016
Education Manager - The London Philharmonic Orchestra
06.1996 - 07.2008
Customer Services Manager - London Philharmonic Orchestra
05.1993 - 06.1996
Administrator - The Royal Opera House
10.1992 - 05.1993
Peripatetic Music Teacher - Elmhurst School for Boys
09.1990 - 10.1992
The London College of Music - GLCM,
09.1989 - 06.1992
The London College of Music - LLCM TD,
09.1989 - 06.1992
The London College of Music - ALCM,
09.1989 - 06.1992

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