Rebecca Abbott

I have significant experience in the creative industries through professional work as a musician but also as an event organiser, artist liasion and through my undergraduate degree ‘Entertainment Management’. In August I completed a Masters in Sustainability and Business which I undertook through the creative industry perspective working with creative industry organisations based in Leeds. 

Over the last seven years I have developed a multitude of skills from working in different roles in the creative industry, sales and also for Decathlon where I was trained in both e-commerce, sustainability and in their warehouse. Much of this experience has supported my ability to work well under pressure, adapt to changing situations, communication, embrace change but also further developed my love for working in a fast-paced, social environment. 

Below I outline some of my professional experience:

Professional experience

→Research Assistant: York St John University  

→Decathlon: E-commerce productivity assistant, warehouse, sustainability and B2B work.

→ Snozone: Cafe, receptionist and sales 

 → AI Summit: Delegate and Media Accreditation Assistant

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Creative industry Experience

→ Violin Mentor for the Antigua and Barbuda Youth Symphony Orchestra 

→ Artist Liasion for Launchpad at Live at Leeds 

→ AI Summit→ event experience 

→ Accessibility and safety policy writer for SBC Theatre’s stand ’Sanctuary Sounds’ concert. 

For this role, my undergraduate degree ‘Entertainment Management’ equipped me with event coordination skills including the ability to listen to and manage people effectively.