Phoebe Snook
Northamptonshire
Summary
Currently working as the Concerts Manager at Britten Sinfonia, actively seeking the foundations for a career in arts development and fundraising. A proven track record in arts management and project coordination, forming meaningful connections with musicians and stakeholders, and delivering successful live events. Valuable experience and transferable skills for a role in development including a high attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong communication skills, as well as being able to utilise time management and organisational skills to consistently manage multiple projects to the highest standard.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Concerts and Projects Manager (Maternity Cover)
Britten Sinfonia
Cambridge
2023.06 - Current
- Advance planning of all rehearsal, concert, and event logistics. I liaise with venues to create technical riders and schedules, hire instruments, any other arrangements as necessary.
- Creating paysheets for projects, ensuring all artists receive payment in a timely manner.
- Oversee all aspects of orchestra auditions, with guidance from the personnel director.
- Ensure the internal orchestral management is maintained.
- Prior to taking over the Concerts Manager role, I worked as the Concerts Assistant (Jun 23-Jan 25), and Concerts Coordinator (Jan 25-Jan 26), where I managed the orchestra's library, and booked rehearsal and event venues.
Recording Projects Coordinator and Administrator
World of Sound
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
2022.06 - 2024.06
- Coordinated all aspects of artwork for CD releases (point of contact for freelance graphic designers, managed project timelines, and feedback etc), created schedules, booked flights and other logistics for foreign projects, managed distribution of comp CDs, live event planning and delivery.
- Thouroghly proofread all CD releases, concert programmes, and marketing materials.
LEAP Ensemble Manager
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Birmingham
2022.02 - 2022.06
- Managed RBC's LEAP Ensemble during my final year at University. The ensemble delivers performances and workshops for young people and community audiences in venues from schools to concert halls.
- Duties included fixing musicians from a pool of young people and freelancers, library, stage and event management.
Arts Administrator (voluntary)
Melody Music Birmingham
Birmingham
2021.10 - 2022.06
- Volunteered as the arts administrator for Melody Music Birmingham, a charity providing inclusive music-making sessions for people with learning disabilities. Duties included liasing with tutors, parents, and parcipants, creating a welcoming environment, collecting payments, and running social media.
Education
First Class Bmus (Hons) - Music Performance (Trumpet)
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Birmingham 2018.09 - 2022.07
A-Levels - 3 A Level Passes
Southfield School
Kettering, Northamptonshire 2011.09 - 2018.07
Skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
- First Aid trained
- Clear communication both online and in-person
- Strong attention to detail
- Dependable and accomplished when working alone and as part of a team
- Fast at picking up new skills and duties
- Empathetic and good humoured
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Concerts and Projects Manager (Maternity Cover)
Britten Sinfonia
2023.06 - Current
Recording Projects Coordinator and Administrator
World of Sound
2022.06 - 2024.06
LEAP Ensemble Manager
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
2022.02 - 2022.06
Arts Administrator (voluntary)
Melody Music Birmingham
2021.10 - 2022.06
First Class Bmus (Hons) - Music Performance (Trumpet)
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
2018.09 - 2022.07
A-Levels - 3 A Level Passes
Southfield School
2011.09 - 2018.07