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General Manager (freelance) February 2023 – current
Kelburn Arts ltd
Year round company management and lead organiser for the Kelburn Garden Party.
Development Manager (and Festival Coordinator) August 2022 – Current
Beltane Fire Society
Festival Coordination and future proofing for the Beltane Fire Society, including coordination of the Samhuinn and Beltane Fire Festivals
Freelance Producer and Project Manager: STORM Feb 2019 – August 2022
Vision Mechanics (Free lance)
Most recently project managing the STORM Project from fundraising to project delivery and management. Including working with Touring partners and receiving festivals, including D&G arts, Findhorn Bay Arts, Dundee City Council, Moray Council, Clackmannanshire Council, Celtic Connections
Production Manager, Tour Manager, Producer and Project Manager (various productions) (Free Lance) Feb 2015 – Nov 21 Clients including – NTS, Edinburgh Diwali, Visible Fictions, Jabuti Theatre, Vision Mechanics, Salsa Celtica, Beltane Fire Society, PBH Free Fringe
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Interim Site Manager (2018), Assistant Site Manager (2017) July 2017 - September 2018Edinburgh International Book Festival (Self Employed)Construction site planning and project delivery of site and EIBF temporary office operations. Licensing/Event safety planning etc.
Lecturer (P/T) HND/NC Glasgow Kelvin College (Events Management and Music Business) February 2015 - July 2018Edinburgh College (Maternity Cover) (Events and Retail) September 2015 - June 2016
Event Coordinator (Feeding the 5000, Edinburgh) August – November 2013Nourish Scotland, University of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Partnership (Self Employed)
Festival Producer February 2012 –May 2014The Beltane and Samhuinn Fire Festivals, The Beltane Fire Society Ltd (Self Employed)
Building Manager and Board Sec (P/T) January 2013 – August 2014
Edinburgh Palette Ltd
Events management, business development and admin for an independent arts venue and facility; including making licensing applications. Building management including maintenance and supervision of key operational positions and systems review.
Production and Operations Director May 2011 – Sept 2013 Acoustic Gathering Festivals and Events Ltd, Scarborough
Engagement Team Leader (PT 4 month short term contract) December 2011 – March 2012University of Edinburgh (Estates and Buildings)
Seasonal Visitor Services Assistant (Stewarding) May 2011 – October 2011Historic Scotland (Edinburgh Castle)
Stewarding Co-ordinator (Self Employed contract) February 2011 – May 2011Beltane Fire Society – The Beltane Fire Festival
Lecturer in Events Management (PT / Temp) September 2010 – Jan 2011
University of Hull (Scarborough Campus)
Events Licensing Consultant and Training Services Assistant August 2008 – September 2010
O'Brien Licensing & Training Services Ltd
FOH/Restaurant/ Bar Assistant /Supervisor/Production Assistant May 2002 – August 2006
Scarborough Theatre Trust (Stephen Joseph Theatre)
VOLUNTARY & OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Trustee/Director, Vision Mechanics, Feb 2019 - Current
Trustee, Meadows Festival Edinburgh, Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
Trustee/Director, Beltane Fire Society, Jun 2013 –Jun 2022
Trustee/Director, Scarborough Theatre Trust (Stephen Joseph Theatre), Dec 2009 – Apr 2018
Temp Front of House Assistant, Academy Theatre Group (Edinburgh Playhouse), Dec 2014- Jan 2015
Self employed or general agency work, Various roles including events crew, hospitality staff, touring crew work and bar work. Aug 2006 – Jun 2011
Event Manager, Acoustic Gathering Festival Association Sep 2005 - Sep 2010
Production and Operations Manager, H20 Beached ltd. Jul 2002 - Oct 2008
Youth Worker, Filey Youth Centre, North Yorkshire County Council, May 2004 – Jun 2005
University Placements – Manchester International Arts (2006): Coordinating street trading licences and administering compliance for market traders at an outdoor event ‘feast 2005’. Cie Carabosse Fire Garden (2005): Supervision of event stewards. Manchester Irish Festival (2007) Coordination of the Manchester Irish Studies Festival 2007
Personal Llfe
A singer-songwriter who has played some prestigious concerts, both as a solo act (www.sirtomwatton.co.uk) , and in a band, the Gnarly Tree. I'm also a Double Bass player, most recently with The Wispz and The Enharmonic Collective.
A dad to a lovely six year old daughter who attends school at Brunstane - A proponent of effective mutual parenting with partner (we both work and we both parent!)
Experienced in working for the third sector and charitable organisations: a former board member at the Stephen Joseph Theatre Scarborough. An active interest in community events with a particular focus on arts and culture: founded a Philip Lawrence Award winning youth arts organisation; the DIY Collective (1998 - 2004).
Commended for services to both Graham School and Scarborough 6th Form College having served as the elected Student Governor. Was elected president of the residents association at university halls of residence and organised events for the Student Union at College and University.
A full, clean UK driving licence and use of a van.
Qualifications
BA Honours Events Management (1st Class with Honours) Manchester Metropolitan University 2005- 2008
A Levels - Scarborough Sixth Form College
Law (AQA) C Economics (OCR) DGeneral Studies (OCR) D Music (Edexcel)
AS Level
Critical Thinking (OCR) C History (Early Modern) (AQA) D
GCSEs - Graham School, Scarborough
English Literature (AQA), C English (Speaking and Listening) (AQA), BScience Double Award 1 (OCR), BScience Double Award 2 (OCR), BMathematics (OCR), B Statistics (AQA), C History (AQA), BMusic (AQA), CD&T Resistant Materials (AQA),CHumanities (OCR), AGerman (AQA), B
Other QualificationsVarious British Institute of Inn-keeping qualifications; NCPLH, Door Supervisors, Managing the Night Time Economy, Licensing Practitioners (Gambling). Telehandler operator.
Keen to take advantage of other professional training opportunities.