Rosie Dastor

Motivated and adaptable graduate with First Class Honours in Performance and hands-on experience across live events, hospitality, and community engagement. Brings proven strengths in event coordination, logistics, stakeholder communication, and team leadership, gained through roles supporting major public events including Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, charity fundraising concerts, and an international teaching placement in Greece. Comfortable working under pressure in fast-paced, customer-facing environments, with a track record of organising projects independently, recruiting and managing volunteers, and delivering polished, professional experiences for the public.

Due to begin a part-time, online CIM-accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Event Management in September 2026, with full-time availability to work alongside it. Eager to bring initiative, cross-cultural communication skills, and genuine enthusiasm for events and marketing to a new organisation.

Event Support Volunteer at Bradford 2025 – UK City of Culture (2024-12 – 2025-05)

Supported the delivery of large-scale public events as part of Bradford's UK City of Culture programme, welcoming visitors and managing crowd flow to maintain a safe, positive experience.

• Provided on-site accessibility support and visitor information, helping the public navigate events confidently.
• Worked effectively within fast-paced, multi-disciplinary event teams to deliver a professional standard of service.

Front of House Volunteer at Bradford Cathedral (2024-12 – 2024-12)

• Delivered customer service at public events, managing entry, seating, and visitor flow to ensure a smooth experience.
• Maintained a professional, welcoming environment for visitors and guests throughout each event.

International Volunteer (2022-11 – 2022-11)

Selected by Bradford College for a competitive international placement; taught English to primary-age pupils in a cross-cultural setting.

• Contributed to the renovation of a school assembly hall, developing adaptability and practical problem-solving skills.
• Built strong cross-cultural communication skills while working within an unfamiliar environment and language.

Event Organiser at Martin House Hospice Charity Concerts (2019 – 2019)

Planned and delivered fundraising concerts from concept to completion, coordinating schedules, logistics, performers, and venue arrangements.

• Led setup and on-the-day delivery, managing tasks independently to ensure events ran smoothly and on schedule.

Founder & Coordinator at Refugee Action Campaign (2018 – 2018)

Founded and led a community campaign, organising fundraising events and volunteer-led projects in support of refugees.

• Recruited and coordinated volunteers, and managed promotion, communications, and stakeholder relationships to grow the campaign's reach.

Postgraduate Diploma in Event Management (CIM Accredited) – Event Academy (2026-09 – 2027-09)

BA (Hons) in Performance (Top-Up) – Bradford College (2025-09 – 2026-06)

Foundation Degree (Arts) – Bradford College (2023-09 – 2025-06)

UAL Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts – Bradford College (2022-09 – 2023-08)

UAL Diploma in Performing & Production Arts – Bradford College (2021-09 – 2022-08)

BTEC Level 1/2 in Performing Arts – Beckfoot School (2021 – 2021)

Level 2 Award in Hospitality & Catering – Beckfoot School (2021 – 2021)

GCSEs – Beckfoot School (2016 – 2021)