Rheima Robinson
Event Manager
Toronto
Summary
Competent Event Producer with proven ability to develop creative, effective and successful event strategies across film corporate and community events. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships. Adept at managing all aspects of event planning including logistics, venue selection and catering.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Event Planning Executive
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
2 2024 - 5 2024
- Leads on organizing broad range of events for both private, high value and corporate clients at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly
- Managing all planning and logistics from contract stage until day of event
- Maximizing revenue opportunities through upselling and working closely with accredited suppliers, managing existing relationships and actively seeking new business
- Conducted regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns and updates
- Post-even reconciliation and delivering sales reports to senior management
Event Producer
British Film Institute
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Planning, managing and delivering digital and in-person events
- Managing press booking, coordinating travel and hospitality, managing invoices and event budgets
- Collecting copy and digital assets, creating and distributing run of show and working collaboratively with teams
- Collaborated closely with clients during planning process to ensure their objectives were met within the scope of the event
- Ensured successful events through thorough pre-event site inspections, risk assessments, and contingency planning measures
- Managed volunteer teams effectively, providing clear direction and support as needed throughout each event
Talent and Venue Liaison
Toronto International Film Festival
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed flagship venue for TIFF delivering2-3 screenings per day as well as conducting daily site visits
- Liaise with film stakeholders to collect relevant information such as schedules, talent movement, security details, camera call coordination and media inquiries
- Serve as stand-by support for screening introductions and question and answer segments for all screenings at designated Festival venues
- Provide post-screening reports and detailed post-mortem
- Maintained confidentiality regarding sensitive information pertaining both internal/external matters ensuring trust was upheld at all times.
Founding Creative Director
The Sunday Practise
04.2013 - 04.2023
- Created successful brand identity, producing live music, film, theatre and literary events, programming (poets, speakers, film)
- Developed partnerships, audience engagement strategy, cultivating and managing artist relationships, providing creative leadership
- Manged house band and multiple resident artists
- Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
- Negotiated vendor contracts, securing favorable terms that contributed to cost savings.
- Hosted live and digital events
Regional Coordinator
We Out Here Festival
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided regular updates to senior management on regional progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
- Create long list of musicians from region. Managed six short-listed artist from region
- Produce and deliver regional showcase of artist
- Analyzed market data to identify new opportunities for growth and expansion within region.
Education
MA Audiences, Engagement and Participation -
University of Leeds
Leeds, UK 10.2019 - 2021.05
Skills
- Talent Liaison
Guest Relations
Post-event Analysis
Cultural Programming
Facilitation
Copy Writing
Talent Liaison
Certification
Fire Safety Training
Timeline
Talent and Venue Liaison
Toronto International Film Festival
08.2023 - 10.2023
Mental Health and Me
03-2023
Fire Safety Training
01-2023
Event Producer
British Film Institute
08.2021 - 01.2024
Project Leadership
10-2020
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
08-2020
MA Audiences, Engagement and Participation -
University of Leeds
10.2019 - 2021.05
Regional Coordinator
We Out Here Festival
01.2019 - 09.2019
Founding Creative Director
The Sunday Practise
04.2013 - 04.2023
Event Planning Executive
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
2 2024 - 5 2024
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