Olivia Jones

07590 806 902 | linkedin.com/in/oajones

email: o.a.jones@hotmail.co.uk

EDUCATION
The University of Lancaster Expected October 2011 June 2014
BA Hons in Music
Current Degree Performance: First Class
Relevant Modules Completed: Producing Pop: Popular Music and the Recording Industry, Jazz: The Evolution
of Americas Music, Analysing Popular Music, Rock and Roll in American Culture, Musical Composition, The
Hollywood Musical, Music Theory, Modernism in the Arts, Introduction to Film Studies, Critical Reflections,
Perception and the Arts, and Creative Enterprise.

Alun Sixth Form September 2009 June 2011
An OFSTED outstanding sixth form and the largest in Wales.

SKILLS
Proficient in Sibelius, Cubase, Logic, MAXMSP, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office and various blogging
platforms
ABRSM Grade Seven Flute
ABRSM Grade Five Music Theory
Received the Music Award for Outstanding Achievement

WORK AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Management Team Member and CFO at Lancaster Loud October 2013 - Present
Responsible for the financing and logistics of a 350 capacity music event in Lancaster Library. Within this role I
worked as a member of the project management team to collaborate with local music charities and venues to
create mutually beneficial partnerships through advertising. Oversaw the line-up selection and advertising
campaign through social media and traditional paper methods.

Volunteer at Live at LICA (Lancaster Institute for Contemporary Arts) October 2013 - Present
Developed communication skills through working as a member of the marketing team, promoting events through
social media and traditional methods such as flyering potential audiences. Also worked in front of house roles to
ensure the smooth running of events.

Cinema Projectionist at Take 2 Lancaster University Cinema October 2012 - Present
Underwent an extensive training and selection process as a voluntary projectionist. Worked to strict time
pressures to make up films reinforcing my organisation and planning skills. Liaised with the executive team to
plan upcoming film showings and promotions.

Marketing Manager for a Student Composition Exhibition October December 2012
Responsible for promotion, event organisation and production of the programme guide for the exhibition of
University students musical compositions.

Lead Flautist in the Flintshire County Windband September 2004 June 2011
Reinforced leadership and teamwork skills in co-ordinating the flute section. Worked as part of the leadership
team to organise the flute section throughout the bands tours of Budapest and Prague.

INTERESTS
Lead guitar and vocalist for my band playing in various venues around Lancaster
Cycling
Animal Care Volunteering
Baking cakes and bread
Cactus Collecting