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Sarah Stanfill

@sarahstanfill

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Experienced venue and event manager blending operations, hospitality, and creative production.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining event and venue operations with creative programming, where I can lead logistics, teams, and marketing to deliver memorable experiences and grow professionally.

I am a dynamic, adaptable creative professional based in London with extensive experience in venue management, event coordination, administrative roles, and film production.

I have a proven track record delivering logistics and operational improvements, including producing a 50th anniversary museum exhibit for CFRT Theatre Company and increasing Outsiders LDN attendance by 30% through targeted marketing.

My hospitality background includes bar and venue leadership roles where I managed staff recruitment, inventory, and financial reconciliation, and delivered mixology and wine masterclasses to over 500 satisfied participants.

I also contribute to creative industries as an IMDB-accredited Head Production Assistant and freelance journalist, and I seek opportunities where I can combine events, operations, and creative programming to drive impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Event/Private Hire Consultant

Current

Freelance

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Plan and execute private events including bridal showers, bachelor parties, and weddings, managing logistics, vendors, and guest services to deliver high-quality customer experiences.

Event Planning Private Hire Coordination Vendor Management Guest Service Inventory Management Logistics Client Relations

Current

Mixology & Wine Instructor

Current

Freelance

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Delivered mixology and wine masterclasses to over 500 participants, teaching cocktail and wine history and techniques and achieving 100% satisfaction in participant surveys.

Mixology Public Speaking Curriculum Development Customer Engagement

Bar Manager

Hackney Funhouse

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Managed daily operations, staff recruitment, inventory, and financial reconciliation for a high-volume cocktail bar and immersive experience.

Bar Management Recruitment Inventory Control Customer Service Financial Reconciliations Operations

Acting Operations Manager

Deviant & Dandy Brewery

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Managed operations, event planning, staff supervision, recruitment, and training to ensure smooth taproom and event space operations and high service standards.

Operations Management Recruitment Staff Training Event Planning Budget Management Inventory Management

Acting General Manager

The Glove That Fits

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Provided holiday cover for general manager duties overseeing nightclub operations, recruitment, customer relations, and implemented marketing strategies that increased footfall by 20%.

Nightclub Management Recruitment Marketing Customer Relations Compliance Inventory Management

Freelance Journalist

When the Horn Blows Magazine

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Produced industry-focused content during the pandemic, delivering research-driven articles and insights for magazine readership.

Journalism Content Creation Research Copywriting

Event & Operations Manager

Outsiders LDN

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)

Managed events, marketing, and operations in partnership with Yard 44, AAJA Radio, and Sister Space, growing event attendance by 30% through targeted outreach.

Event Management Marketing Strategic Outreach Partnership Development Operations Stakeholder Management

Assistant General Manager

London Fields Brewery

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)

Oversaw venue operations, staff management, financial reconciliation, and coordinated events for the Arches event space to maintain smooth day-to-day operations.

Venue Management Staff Supervision Event Coordination Inventory Management Financial Reconciliations Customer Service

Workshop Practitioner

ChickenShed Charity

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)

Delivered performance-arts workshops for disadvantaged and disabled children, employing therapeutic techniques to support development and engagement.

Child Development Educational Theatre Workshop Facilitation Empathy

Head Production Assistant

Film Projects

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Coordinated production activities for films including A Stitch In Time (2018) and Birds With No Legs (2019), managing logistics, crew support, and daily operations; IMDB accredited.

Film Production Logistics On Set Operations

PA to the CEO

Retire Safe

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)

Provided executive support including schedule management and administrative tasks to the CEO, ensuring efficient office operation.

Executive Assistance Scheduling Administration Communication Office Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Richmond, The American International University in London

Bachelor of Arts, Performance Arts

Grade: Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Honours Society Member; Lifetime Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the American Honour Society

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Performance Arts with a Minor in International Business/Marketing and Microeconomics, graduated cum laude and member of academic honor societies.