About

Freelancer with 5+ years of experience in live and community-based events, bringing creativity, enthusiasm, and resourcefulness to every project. Passionate about live music, fan-driven initiatives, and culture, with a strong global network and a commitment to empowering others through music, events, and technology.

Skills

  • event management
    8
  • international event management
    8
  • Content creation
    10
  • Leadership & Project Management
    9
  • social media management
    10
  • Microsoft Office
    10
  • Stage Management
    8
  • Communication
    10
  • Community Engagement and Advocacy
    8
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
    7
  • Team management
    8
  • Budget Management
    6
  • Customer service
    7
  • Organization of events
    8
  • Inventory management
    5
  • Staff Management
    5
  • Administration
    5
  • English

Experience

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Assist with festival operations in collaboration with the following teams: Lost & Found, ADA, First
  • Responders, Ticketing, Special Ops, etc.
  • Ensure the safety & wellbeing of headliners by patrolling the festival, managing crowd flows, helping
  • lost as well as distressed attendees.
  • Greet Headliners, answer questions, and help headliners have the best experience possible.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • October, 2024 - January, 2025
  • Fulltime
  • Supervised daily store operations, ensuring efficient staffing and smooth workflow during peak hours
  • and special events.
  • Oversaw inventory control and store presentation, working closely with management to resolve
  • operational challenges.
  • Facilitated special events and VIP visits, enhancing customer experience and brand engagement.
  • Unfortunately, laid off during the LA fires

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Assisted in the exhibition of collectible toys called Marmals at LA Comic Con 2024, overseeing booth operations and sales totaling to over $1500 a day.
  • Pitched product and presented hands-on demonstrations of the toy to attract and inform attendees that approached the booth.
  • Served as an ambassador throughout the convention by networking with other booths and engaging in brand awareness.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Coordinated the logistics of the performance by communicating with Artists (i.e. Advancing), Managers, Venues (i.e. Riders), and Production Staff to confirm stage plots, audio, lighting, and other technical requirements.
  • Assisted in the creation of a production schedule, coordinating with the venue for load-in/load-out and maintenance of the venue.
  • Managed the performance day schedule by overseeing the timing of stage entrances/performance length and the transition between artist sets.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Serve as the primary liaison for the U.S. Scalable team of Neon Brush, overseeing staffing logistics,
  • coordinating with Fever Original managers, ensuring seamless venue setup and event execution.
  • Train new staff and manage supply inventory across the West Coast, including tracking supplies,
  • coordinating transportation, and assigning roles to optimize event efficiency.
  • Compile and report weekly event updates to Fever Original Production Managers, detailing customer
  • feedback, incident reports, and venue evaluations to improve future operations.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Managed ticket and flyer distribution, guest seating, and traffic control throughout the exhibition.
  • Provided service as an activity and exhibit assistant, answering questions during game demonstrations.
  • Directed guest entry/exit, controlled lines, and maintained safety throughout the exhibition.
  • Assisted in stock organization, replenishment, and inventory tracking.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Managed attendee lines and organized participants for artist meet-n-greet sessions on the secondary stage.
  • Assisted with the safe entry and exit of attendees, ensuring smooth traffic flow and creating separate lines between meet-n-greet, VIP, and general audiences.
  • Worked closely with the production team and security to remain on schedule and to make the fan interactions as efficient as possible.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Coordinated the logistics of the performance by communicating with Artists, Managers, Venues, and Production Staff to confirm stage plots, audio, lighting, and other technical requirements.
  • Assisted in the creation of a production schedule, coordinating with the venue for load-in/load-out and CMW staff for any concerns raised by the artists or venue.
  • Managed the performance day schedule by overseeing the timing of stage entrances/performance length and the transition between artist sets.
  • Led the front-of-house and back-of-house teams to ensure a successful execution of the showcase.
  • Mentored volunteer tech and production staff in 2014.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Company Bio: A digital platform that boasts 7.5 million views annually, celebrating the increased popularity of the Korean Wave. Sponsored by the Korean Foundation for International and Cultural Exchange and the
  • Korean Culture Centre U.K.
  • Served remotely as an event coordinator for the successful execution of an online Hallyu Wave festival amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Providing a virtual cultural experience for HallyuWave enthusiasts confined at home, featuring diverse segments including musical performances, beauty, fashion, drama, and food.
  • Sourced and secured sponsorship from multiple prominent Korean brands for the fashion segment, oversaw the curation of outfits, and managed the logistical aspects of clothing shipment to and from the United Kingdom.
  • Executed the model casting and organized a production crew for the fashion video shoot in London, culminating in the development of three distinct video segments: Korean Street Style, Modern Hanbok Style, and Chic/Tailored attire.
  • Led the promotional initiatives for the festival, creating press kits for media distribution and oversaw the management of social media channels, including schedule coordination and
  • content curation.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Community Bio: A fan driven non-profit organization based in the United Kingdom with a robust community of over 65,000 followers, dedicated to supporting South Korean group BTS.
  • Oversaw the development and growth of the United Kingdom’s fan community, collaborating closely with the U.K. team to strategize, coordinate, and implement fundraising campaigns, live events and international initiatives aimed at fan recruitment and retention.
  • Executed and organized the UK BTS ARMY x UNICEF’s Love Myself fund raising Campaign through a partnership with Black Sheep Coffee.
  • Achieved an attendance of over 800 attendees, raising over £1,500 in the first 5 hours, enhancing the local shop’s social media visibility and retail sales.
  • Ensured adherence to the music label’s objectives and rules in all promotional branding activities from the fan community, contributing to the establishment and reinforcement of brand
  • equity.
  • Managed long-term collaborations and sponsorship projects with both local and international organizations including, Samsung UK, HMV , VT Cosmetics, and Helinox.
  • Augmented the fan community’s social media following from 45K to over 65K within a 4-month period and ongoing.

Ashley Hackworth

Education
  • October, 2018 - December, 2019
  • Fulltime
  • Grade: Merit Honours Grade: Merit Honours
  • Activities and societies: Enterprise Activities and societies: Enterprise
  • Produced a case study on live events and philanthropy; with a focus in KPOP.
  • Also, produced several live events for the program; including a Underground Korean Hip Hop night.
  • Produced a case study on live events and philanthropy; with a focus in KPOP.
  • Also, produced several live events for the program; including a Underground Korean Hip Hop night.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Served as a hospitality representative for the Little Rockers Program, dedicating 8 to 10 hours shifts across three days.
  • Facilitated engaging activities for an average of twenty children daily, including teaching them instrument play and organizing various arts and crafts projects.
  • Maintained the cleanliness of the children’s area and addressed inquiries from sponsors or parents throughout the event.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Assisted the production team with the load in/load out of stage materials and equipment.
  • Assembled and disassembled the stage equipment to help with transition of set-up between performances.
  • Acted as a point of communication between the artist and production staff, to address concerns that arose during and before the performance.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Coordinated the logistics of the performance by communicating with Artists, Managers, Venues, and Production Staff to confirm stage plots, audio, lighting, and other technical requirements.
  • Assisted in the creation of a production schedule, coordinating with the venue for load-in/load-out and CMW staff for any concerns raised by the artists or venue.
  • Managed the performance day schedule by overseeing the timing of stage entrances/performance length and the transition between artist sets.
  • Led the front-of-house and back-of-house teams to ensure a successful execution of the showcase.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Responsible for selling headline artist Frank Ocean and Communion Label’s merchandise, selling out by the end of the day.
  • Assisted in the booth set-up and implemented a numerical system for attendee orders and collections.
  • Aided the security team in crowd control, creating separate lines for attendees bringing their own clothes and those purchasing clothes for screen printing, as well as for merchandise pick up.
  • Handled cash transactions and coordinated with fans, notifying them when their order was ready for collection.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Assisted in the maintenance of the artist village, overseeing dressing rooms and participating
  • vendors.
  • Distributed riders, addressed artists’ inquiries, and served as a host for all guests that entered.
  • Coordinated transportation for twenty artists and their guests, including escorting VIPs, such as the CEO’s guests and other talent, to various stages or locations as needed.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Supported the festival director in managing merchandise, marketing, and lost & found.
  • Managed merchandising operations for festival artists, including set-up, stock count, sales, and returns.
  • Contributed to press room operations, addressing inquiries, and providing necessary supplies for the media.
  • Assisted in Lost and Found operations, maintaining detailed records and supporting efficient property pick up at the festival’s end.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Coordinated room set-up and managed schedules for sessions as the assistant stage manager.
  • Provided liaison support for featured artists, including Peaches and Don Letts
  • Assisted in handling inquiries from the attendees and sponsors within the space, managing a team of production volunteers.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Collaborated with the Artist Manager for the Baltic stage, completing production preparation as a runner and green room management.
  • Managed the schedule and logistics for 12 artists throughout the day, ensuring a successful experience and execution.
  • Provided assistance to the production staff, loading and unloading equipment between artists transitions as required.

Ashley Hackworth

Education
  • October, 2016 - December, 2017
  • Fulltime
  • Grade: Merit Honours
  • Activities and societies: Leeds Celtics Cheerleading,
  • Leeds Gryphons Baseball,
  • Leeds Rag (Society for Social Causes),
  • Leeds Enterprise Society,
  • Leeds Postgraduate Society,
  • Leeds Harry Potter Society,
  • Leeds Ballet SocietyActivities and societies: Leeds Celtics Cheerleading, Leeds Gryphons Baseball, Leeds Rag (Society for Social Causes), Leeds Enterprise Society, Leeds Postgraduate Society, Leeds Harry Potter Society, Leeds Ballet Society
  • I've obtained an MA in International Communications with an emphasis in intercultural communications and media.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Acted as a point of contact between Fvded Festival management and sponsors for the main
  • stage, communicating and coordinating details given by either teams.
  • Addressed inquiries, restocked branded goods, and contributed to the set-up/design of the VIP section for brands like Heineken.
  • Maintained the operation and upkeep of the VIP section for the entire weekend of the event.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Served as a hospitality representative for the Little Rockers Program, dedicating 8 to 10 hours shifts across three days.
  • Facilitated engaging activities for an average of twenty children daily, including teaching them instrument play and organizing various arts and crafts projects.
  • Maintained the cleanliness of the children’s area and addressed inquiries from sponsors or parents throughout the event.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Acted as a point of contact between the event coordinator and venue staff, handling serious inquiries to ensure a successful execution of the event.
  • Served as a runner for the production staff, collecting props, tools, and other necessary items for the setup and maintenance of the venue.
  • Assisted talent and VIP guests with the check-in process and facilitated their access to areas designated for them, to ensure a positive guest experience.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Led a team of production volunteers for the first annual New Year’s Eve festival for the city of Vancouver, Canada by Brand Live.
  • Coordinated the arrangement of performers and their guests arrivals, overseeing the set-up of green rooms and backstage areas.
  • Assisted in managing the artists’ itinerary, ensuring timely check-ins and escorting them to the stage according to the performance schedule.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Assisted in the set-up and management of check-in areas for two venues at the Only in Hollywood Festival by the Hollywood Partnership board.
  • Designed display boards and props that promoted the sponsors and participants of the event.
  • Managed front-of-house operations, addressing audience and talent inquiries throughout the
  • festival.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Prepared green rooms and surrounding areas for smaller stages on the first day of the festival.
  • Assisted in the set-up of the artist village for the main stage, additionally acting as a point of contact between the artists and production staff by the second day of the festival.
  • Acted as a liaison for participating artists, escorting them to their assigned stage and other activities by the third day of the festival.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • Acted as a point of contact between the event coordinator and venue staff, handling serious inquiries to ensure a successful execution of the event.
  • Served as a runner for the production staff, collecting props, tools, and other necessary items for the setup and maintenance of the venue.
  • Assisted talent and VIP guests with the check-in process and facilitated their access to areas designated for them, to ensure a positive guest experience.

Ashley Hackworth

Work experience
  • September, 2012 - August, 2014
  • Fulltime
  • Led the planning, implementation, and marketing of diverse events for students at the University, coordinating over ten events with five events still ongoing presently.
  • Managed a team of students, overseeing the execution of the events while also, collaborating with local sponsors and vendors.
  • Demonstrated financial expertise by budgeting costs for each event, maintaining a minimum budget of $10,000.
  • Achieved recognition for the success of the coordinated events, winning Event or Team of the year five times, demonstrating the popularity of the activities voted by the student population.

Ashley Hackworth

Education
  • Activities and societies: Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society, Cum Lade, Sigma Gamma Rho Inc, Black Student Association, Student Ambassador, Resident Hall Association, Gamma Sigma Alpha Honor SocietyActivities and societies: Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society, Cum Lade, Sigma Gamma Rho Inc, Black Student Association, Student Ambassador, Resident Hall Association, Gamma Sigma Alpha Honor Society
  • Studying Communications with an emphasis in International Relations, and studying abroad in Europe in the Fall as apart of the curriculum.
 

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