Emily Jane Duffy

duffy.emily@rocketmail.com

BA (Hons) Events Management

Enthusiastic and flexible Events Management undergraduate student, seeking a challenging
role to develop experience and skills. With a confident and friendly nature, I am a people
person with fantastic communication, interpersonal, organisation and time management
skills. Studying a BA (Hons) in Event Management has provided me with extensive
knowledge of the industry, with understanding of sustainable development in relation, and
experience in organising and facilitating events. I am confident with Adobe Software,
providing marketing and promotional material for various projects and venues. I am a team
player with initiative both on my own and when working with others. Currently looking to
expand my knowledge of sustainable development within the events, arts and cultural
sector with a reputable and exciting organisation.
Skills

Excellent communicational and

customer service skills.
Working in a team and using own
initiative.
Managing and leading a team on a dayto-day basis.
Organising, planning and time
management.

Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Web design platforms (Weebly,
Wordpress, Tumblr).
Professional use of social media
platforms for marketing and
communications.

Work Experience
House Team Member
08/2015
- Present
Edinburgh University Students Association
Maintaining health, safety and cleanliness standards of premises to that of
Environmental Health.
Working alone using own initiative, and part of a team.
Assisting various departments of EUSA for efficient and smooth running of the
buildings and events.
Responsible for locking and closing EUSA venues.
Performing under face paced and stressful situations with a calm and professional
demeanour.
Managers Assistant
Present
The Vault Promotions
Assisting with running of club nights.
Scouting unsigned bands for performing.
Communicating and liaising with suppliers.
Updating professional social media platforms.

02/2016

Promotional Graphic Designer

Edinburgh Students Music Movement: The Preview
The Tron: Easter Campaign
Streamline Events: Sneak Easy Into the Night
Streamline Events: Fundraiser Quiz
UCCF Christian Unions: The Big Weekend
University of Leeds: Annual Sciences Ball
RSPCA: Battle of the Bands
RSPCA: Hexham Clothes Swap
Creating promotional material using Adobe Photoshop and social media platforms.
Supervisor and Volunteer Coordinator
06/2015
06/2016
Eden Festival
Supervising and managing Information Volunteers, Tea Runners, Gate and Venue
Stewards, and the Quick Response Unit.
Training, supporting and motivating volunteers.
Assistant Retail Manager
06/2013
08/2013
RSPCA Northumberland West
Daily managing of volunteers and assigning duties.
Leading and motivating staff to reach targets and increase sales.
Maintaining store records such as sales and pricings using Microsoft Excel and Word.
Dealing with customer queries and complaints.
Overseeing pricing and stock control.
Waste management control.
Preparing displays and managing shop floor design.

Event Organiser & Fundraiser

02/2013
05/2013
RSPCA Northumberland West
Planning, organising, coordinating and evaluating fundraising events.
Working individually and with own initiative.
Team leading and supervision of volunteers.
Designing and creating marketing schemes.
Budgetary skills and customer service.
Liaising with suppliers and meeting demands of clientele.
Meeting deadlines and working to schedules.
Festival Volunteer
Solfest, Wickerman Festival, Eden Festival
Setting up venues and equipment.
Carrying out designated tasks to a high standard.
Working unsupervised and in a team.

07/2010 09/2014

Education
BA (Hons)

Events Management

Pending

BTEC Diploma

Production Arts

Distinction*

BTEC Diploma

Creative Production

Distinction*

A Level

Film Studies

A Level

Philosophy & Ethics

Standard Grade

Maths

Standard Grade

English

Standard Grade

French

Standard Grade

History

Standard Grade

Art

Standard Grade

Home Economics

Standard Grade

Biology

References available upon request.