polly barker ... event producer & production manager Having spent the last 12yrs working my way up in the realms of live events, music festivals and site-specific theatre I am very passionate about my work, and delivering creative experiences that are both entertaining and safe. I believe in clear communication, attention to detail and robust organizational skills, in order to successfully resolve the variety of challenges that events pose. I enjoy working with new teams and thrive on the often bizarre situations of piecing together the puzzle of projects. I am never more at home than in a green (or muddy) field, a derelict warehouse or just out in the streets building a world ready for people’s enjoyment!

2017-presentDEPUTY PRODUCTION MANAGER: Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park Jan-July 2017SITE DESIGN & LAYOUT ASSISTANT, GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL 2014-presentHEAD OF PRODUCTION, END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL: Larmer Tree Gardens, 15,000 capacity • Full responsibility for planning & delivering the complete site infrastructure, festival operations, decorations build & technical advancing of 8 stages. • Financial control of production and technical budget • ELT, SAG and Roundtable management • Personnel management of site, stage, stewards/security, traffic, box office staff • Stakeholder, Director and Estate relationship, including forward planning for future projects • Technical advancing and band management across 8 stages and multiple off-stage performance/entertainment spaces • Health & Safety management including all agencies and emergency planning procedures 2014-2016PRODUCER, "Digging for Shakespeare", MARC REES: 12 shows over 3 weekends, >500 • Creative producer & production manager for site specific performance commissioned by Brighton Festival • Show development, community engagement, location & route creation, prop procurement, technical & logistical production • 4 stars from Lynn Gardner, The Guardian 2012-2016PRODUCTION MANAGER – OUTDOOR PROGRAMME, BRIGHTON FESTIVAL: Brighton, single shows upto 20,000 capacity • Full responsibility for planning, producing & delivering the Outdoor Programme • Writing and maintaining complete Event Management Plan inc. Safety, Traffic, Police & Security Plans • Budget management & financial control of purchase orders, invoice payments, petty cash for the Outdoor Programme • Key Stakeholder/partners communication for each performance/project • Assessment of suitable locations for each performances, some with challenging H&S risks whilst maintaining high artistic integrity • Local authority liaison to obtain relevant licences/permissions • Liaison with in-house technical staff, visitor services, marketing & ticketing services to make best use of resources • Artistic development with European & UK aritst/companies inc practical & creative input for site specific pieces, and new creations on first showings • Accommodation & travel booking for visiting companies • Sourcing/procuring/contracting suppliers and materials • Devise/prepare and manage complex multi-site production & site schedules • Site design and overall on-site management of all sites • Ensure satisfactory use of sites with relevant landowners, interested communities and neighborhood liaison 2012-2014 SITE MANAGER: NASS/BOARDMASTERS/FREEZE FESTIVALS, VISION NINE: >20,000 capacity • Responsible for build, live event and de-rig of event infrastructure for all arenas and campsites • Production advancing of suppliers pre-event • Creation of production schedule & overview management of all teams feeding into it • On-site contractor & supplier management inc marquees / big top / staging / fencing / toilets / showers / cabins • On-site management of services inc power / water / waste • Management of site crew, production office staff & feeding into management of steward, security, traffic & gate staff • Operational management of traffic & gate systems 2012-2014 FEATURE AREAS & CATERING LIAISON MANAGER, FRIEZE LONDON: Regents Park • On-site production liaison of restaurants and caterers inc. overseeing power/water/kitchen/wifi installations • Pre and On-site production liaison of feature areas (non-gallery spaces) inc. overseeing contractors build of furniture/power/set 2008 – 2014 SITE MANAGER, END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL: Larmer Tree Gardens, 13,000 capacity • Responsible for build, live event and de-rig of all event infrastructure & decor for all arenas and campsites 2010 – 2014 AREA SITE MANAGER, WINTER WONDERLAND: Hyde Park, London • Responsible for on-site build and de-rig of all infrastructure within a 3rd of the whole site inc bespoke ice rink, market, fair ground rides 2011 PRODUCTION MANAGER, WHITE NIGHT: Brighton, 1 night, 40,000 capacity • Responsible for planning & delivering a multi-venue overnight festival with 35 outdoor sites & 45 indoor venues • Writing, updating and distributing the Event Management Plan inc. Safety, Traffic, Police & Security Plans • Budget management • Key Stakeholder/partners communication over the course of 3 months • Local authority liaison to obtain relevant licences/permissions and developing plans to respond • Artist booking/liaising in tandem with Festival Director • Sourcing/procuring/contracting suppliers and materials fit for purpose & within budget • Devise/prepare and manage production, supplier & staffing schedules across complex multiple sites • Site design and overall on-site management of all sites 2007 - 2009 PRODUCTION MANAGER, THE ONE EVENT: venues inc Hilton Park Lane, Alexandra Palace, Old Billingsgate • Operational & technical planning plus onsite logistics for various high profile celebrity events.

VARIOUS FREELANCE EVENT & PRODUCTION ROLES

Music & Celebratory Events... H&S OFFICE MANAGER SECRET GARDEN PARTY TIGER TEAS 2011

VENUE and STAGE MANAGER CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL CHELTENHAM LITERATURE FESTIVAL

CHELTENHAM FESTIVALS 2010 - 2011

SITE MANAGER GREENBELT FESTIVAL PURE SOLUTIONS 2010

PRODUCTION OFFICE MANAGER GREENBELT FESTIVAL WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL CHELTENHAM BIBLE FESTIVAL MORGAN MOTOR CENTENARY

EVENT and MANAGEMENT SERVICES

2007 – 2009

PRODUCTION MANAGER THE BIG DAY OUT LANSDEER FESTIVAL

ROWAN ARTS PROJECT 2007 – 2009

EVENT MANAGER BIRDCAGE BANDSTAND OPENING BRIGHTON and HOVE CITY COUNCIL

2008

EVENT & PRODUCTION MANAGER SPRINGWATCH BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

2008-2012

SITE MANAGER CHILDREN’S PARADE BURNING THE CLOCKS

SAME SKY 2006 - 2011

AREA MANAGER BRIGHTON MARATHON LONDON-BRIGHTON BIKE RIDE FAT BOY SLIM BIG BEACH BOUTIQUE LEWES BONFIRE BRIGHTON PRIDE

SELECT SECURITY 2006 - 2011

PRODUCTION MANAGER SHALL WE DANCE? RAGROOF THEATRE 2007

PRODUCTION MANAGER LET’S DANCE AGE CONCERN 2007

EVENT ASSISTANT (Arts Council Internship) GREENSPACES FESTIVAL Oh! ART 2005

ASSISTANT ARTIST MANAGER FAZE ACTION (plus more) SUBLIME MUSIC 2002 - 2003

STUDENT EVENT MANAGER VARIOUS UNIVERSITY RADIO FALMER 1999 - 2002

Site-Specific & Theatre Events...

Other live Events & Conferences...

EDUCATION, TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP & INSURANCE:

PUBLIC LIABILITY & PROF INDEMNITY £10MILLION Creative Industries Safety Passport 2014 IOSH 2011 First Aid at Work 2010 & 2014 Enhanced CRB Check 2009 Crowd Dynamics 2008 Fire Safety At Work 2007 Personal Licence Holder 2005 Producing Risk Assessments 2005 First Aid and Resuscitation 2004

BA HONS : UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX, BRIGHTON Oct 99 – July 02 History with Cultural and Community Studies 2:1 A LEVEL : LA SWAP SIXTH FORM, LONDON Sept 96 – July 98 History B German B French C GCSE : PARLIAMENT HILL GIRLS SCHOOL, LONDON Oct 91 – July 96 9 GCSE’s (A and B grades) including English and Maths

SITE MANAGER SHOE NAIL DANCE RED ALL OVER

PADDOCK PRODUCTIONS 2008 - 2009

SITE MANAGER ROBIN HOOD ENTOURAGE LIVE 2010

VENUE MANAGER SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL SSF 2007 – 2010

PRODUCTION MANAGER THE WOODS TRAPPED AT MIDNIGHT TERRA INCOGNITA DESECRATION

FOOLISH PEOPLE 2007, 2009, 2016

EVENT CO-ORDINATOR VARIOUS THE BUSH THEATRE 2007

OPERATIONS/FRONT OF HOUSE MGR VARIOUS WORTHING THEATRES 2004 - 2006

PRODUCTION MANAGER VLISCO FASHION SHOW, GHANA THE ONE EVENT 2013

DELEGATE SERVICES MANAGER SAMSUNG SMART TV ROADSHOW EVENT CONNECTIONS 2011

DELEGATE REGISTRATION HEDGE FUND UNILEVER

EVENT CONNECTIONS 2010 - 2011

PRODUCTION MANAGER LEWES LIVE LITERATURE FESTIVAL LEWES LIVE LIT 2007 – 2009

EVENT MANAGER SCREEN NATION FILM and TV AWARDS SCREEN NATION 2006 - 2007