Lottie Chapman

First Class Arts and Festivals Management graduate with experience in production and coordination of events, stakeholder management, sponsorship, live music, and project delivery. Through academic projects, internships and work experience, I've developed strong organisational, communication and operational skills. Currently, I am seeking opportunities within the events industry where I can contribute to the successful planning and delivery of projects and experiences while continuing to grow professionally and develop my skills within a team.

Marketing & Event Coordinator at Riverside Festival (2024-10 – 2025-06)

Academic Project

• Planned and delivered a large-scale (60,000) public festival in partnership with local authorities.
• Personally secured £2000 sponsorship through targeted funding proposals.
• Created promotional campaigns through digital and print.
• Coordinated event logistics, stakeholder communications and programme scheduling.
• Succesfully created and maintained relationships with the sponsors, partners and volunteers.

Event Founder & Manager at Fourth Social (2024-09 – Present)

• Alongside a small team of 3 founded and organised a monthly music event in the city.
• Worked personally on venue negotiation, budgets and marketing campaigns.
• Used targetted strategies to grow event attendence.
• Programmed/ Booked artists.

Event & Project Intern at HQ Recordings (2024-09 – 2025-05)

• Supported delivery of live music events and conferences from planning through to execution.
• Coordination event logistics and artist schedules.
• Assisted with venue operations and audience management.
• Worked alongside multiple stakeholders to ensure succesful event delivery.

Freelance Event & Festival Staff at Various Events (2023-09 – Present)

• Supported delivery of live music and comedy festivals accross front-of-house operations and artist hospitality.
• Artist Liaison and green room management.
• Logistics, audience management and event put up and take downs.
• Provided customer service and adaptable skills in relation to different venues and audiences.
• Events include: Leicester Comedy Festival, Leicester Music Confernece, Studio 5
• Venues: Republic Club Leicester, Peters Pizzarea, 2 Funky Music Complex, Brewdog, De Montfort Hall

Bar Supervisor at Park Holidays (2025-06 – 2025-06)

• Lead bar operations during busy peroids.
• Supervised staff and delegated daily responsibilities.
• Maintained stock levels and handled cash reconciliation.
• Profssionally resolved staff and customer issues.
• Maintained licensing and health & safety standards.

Supervisor & Lifeguard at Action Watersports (2020-06 – Present)

Seasonally

• Manage daily bookings and coordinate activities for up to 600 customers during peak periods.
• Handle customer enquiries via email, telephone and in person.
• Train, mentor and support new and existing staff.
• Assist with office administration, including booking management, scheduling, and general administrative tasks.
• Create and manage social media content to promote the business and engage with customers.

BA (Hons) in Arts & Festivals Management