Sam Akoo
City of London,LND
Summary
Music graduate & experienced Programme Manager with a demonstrated history of working within the non-profit sector and start-ups. Skilled in developing high-performance teams, programme design, project and event management. Former head of sustainability and EDI at InvestIN Education's Social Impact Board. Passionate about social impact & social mobility across all sectors, music & the arts, politics, and creative writing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Programme Manager
InvestIN Education
London
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Programme Manager for InvestIN Education's International Politics, Journalism & Computer Science programmes.
- Stakeholder Management: Managing relationships between InvestIN, our speakers and corporate partners.
- Programme creation and development.
- Leading and organisation of corporate events with numbers exceeding 250.
- Managed annual budgets, overseeing expenses, and staffing resources.
- Acting Producer for the Partner Development team's soft marketing projects - Podcast
- Head of Sustainability and EDI for InvestIN Education's Social Impact Board - Nominated for the Charity / Community Award by Dukes Education.
- Skills: Monday.com · Social Impact · Programme Management · Product Development · Stakeholder Management · Public Speaking
Event Management Intern
InvestIN Education
London, ENG
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Intern based on the "Artist Programme" delivering 10 day programmes, involved in logistics and delivery of events.
- Liaising with venues across London including UCL, The Tate, Old Diorama Arts Centre, Siobhan Davies Studios, Mayfair Galleries, National Gallery and Hoxton Arches.
Psychiatric Administrative Assistant
Shiraz Akoo LTD
Brighton
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Confidentially managed medical reports, ensuring patient & staffing notes were readily available for required appointments.
- Compiled documentation of conditions and treatments for the Senior Psychiatrist.
Individual Needs Assistant
Pink Tile Education
Brighton and Hove, East Sussex
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Undertook roles in an SEND and mainstream primary environment, promoting the learning and personal development of the pupils.
- Liaising with the class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about individual education plans, contributing to the planning as appropriate
- Implementation of intervention strategies used to manage pupils with behavioural or emotional difficulties.
- Applied training on school policies, Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, Equal Opportunities.
Care / Support Worker
Caremark
Brighton, East Sussex
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided specialised support care to vulnerable individuals over the covid lockdown
- Administered medication and monitored client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
Event Assistant/Barman/Chef
Stroud Valleys Artspace
Stroud, Gloucestershire
07.2016 - 02.2020
- Part of the team coordinating and delivering live events
- Balanced tills, accurately handled cash, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits
- Cooked breakfast to order two days per week
- Maintained professional cleaning standards in the preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing for events on a regular basis
- Setting up the mixing console and audio equipment including microphones and monitors for events, resolving any audio-related technical problems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons), Music, Upper Second Class Honours, 2:1
Falmouth University
Falmouth07.2020
Diploma of Higher Education - Music Technology Level 3
Stroud College
Stroud07.2016
GCSEs -
Cirencester Deer Park School
07.2014
Skills
- Product development
- Communication
- Leadership
- Classical Guitar, Trinity Grade 8
- Piano
- DBS Certified
- Excel
- Mondaycom
Training
- First Aid
- Medication Administration
- Child Safeguarding and Protection for Teachers
- Epilepsy
- Epipen
Other Work
InvestIN Education - University Advisor,
London, City of London 01/2022
- Live programme for ages 15-18 on music production, and the wider music industry through a series of workshops, seminars and Q&A sessions led by a group of experienced music producers set over 2 days.
My Tutor - Private Guitar Teacher,
Brighton and Hove, East Sussex 10/2020 - Current
- Professional guitar instructor specializing in classical and popular, tailoring custom learning paths from beginner through to advanced levels for students of all ages and musical backgrounds.
Peacehaven Community School - Ensemble Leader,
Peacehaven, East Sussex 04/2019
- Led a series of music technology and improvisation ensemble workshops for students aged 11-16.
- Created interesting and diverse group activities to engage students of all areas to improvise together as a class ensemble.
Timeline
Programme Manager
InvestIN Education
09.2022 - 12.2024
Event Management Intern
InvestIN Education
07.2022 - 08.2022
Individual Needs Assistant
Pink Tile Education
06.2021 - 06.2022
Care / Support Worker
Caremark
10.2020 - 06.2021
Psychiatric Administrative Assistant
Shiraz Akoo LTD
09.2020 - 10.2022
Event Assistant/Barman/Chef
Stroud Valleys Artspace
07.2016 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons), Music, Upper Second Class Honours, 2:1
Falmouth University
Diploma of Higher Education - Music Technology Level 3
Stroud College
GCSEs -
Cirencester Deer Park School
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