Sarah Stanfill
@sarahstanfill
Experienced venue and event manager blending operations, hospitality, and creative production.
What I'm looking for
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
Event/Private Hire Consultant
Freelance
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Plan and execute private events including bridal showers, bachelor parties, and weddings, managing logistics, vendors, and guest services to deliver high-quality customer experiences.
Mixology & Wine Instructor
Freelance
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Delivered mixology and wine masterclasses to over 500 participants, teaching cocktail and wine history and techniques and achieving 100% satisfaction in participant surveys.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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