Amanda Ibadin

Highly Organised and adaptable professional with experience supporting senior leadership, coordinating events and programmes, managing stakeholder relationships and delivering high-quality hospitality experiences. Brings a distinctive background across the creative industries, hospitality and community programmes with strong communication, research and organisational skills. Proactive, discreet and quick to learn, with a particular interest in creative businesses, brands and culture.

Advisory & Teaching Role - Proud African Roots

(2023-01)

• Delivered a 3-week acting techniques programme enhancing student confidence and performance skills
• Advised CEO on youth engagement strategies, increasing programme relevance for diverse audiences
• Supported development of cultural programmes linking African heritage to screen industry opportunities

Front of House & Admin Support - The Scarsdale Tavern

(2022-09 - 2026-09)

• Delivered professional guest experiences in high-profile hospitality settings
• Developed teamwork, event support, and stakeholder communication skills in fast-paced environments
• Provided adminstrative support by liaising with customers, businesses and ensuring diaries and books were properly managed
• Streamlined front desk operations to reduce peak time client wait gaps
• Managed guest relations to ensure a premium level of service excellence
• Resolved complex guest enquiries whilst upholding company brand values
• Coordinated floor activities to maximise dining room capacity turnover
• Streamline daily administrative tasks to boost team office performance
• Coordinate complex diary schedules to ensure seamless daily operations
• Process all financial transactions whilst updating client data records
• Manage client enquiries and resolve booking issues with high precision

Mental Health Support Worker - NHS Professionals - Manchester

(2022-06 - 2022-09)

• Provided tailored emotional support to patients during acute episodes
• Monitored patient health status and updated clinical records each day
• Led therapeutic group sessions to improve social skills and wellbeing
• Collaborated with clinical teams to create bespoke patient care plans
• Managed crisis situations with calm empathy to ensure patient safety

PR & Media Officer - Warwick University Nigerian Society

(2018-01 - 2021-01)

• Designed and promoted events engaging over 300 students annually, boosting society participation
• Booked guest speakers and entertainers to enrich student programming
• Revived social media presence, creating digital content to increase audience engagement
• Orchestrated strategic press campaigns to elevate brand public profile
• Analysed regional media metrics to refine brand engagement strategies daily

MFA - Professional Acting - London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) (2024)

BSc - Biomedical Science - University of Warwick (2021)

BTEC - Applied Science - Hopwood Hall College, Manchester (2017)