Kay Verdon

Careers Manager at ScreenSkills

Location: London
Career stage: Experienced

I am running a careers in the creative industries campaign to raise awareness about careers in our industries. Get in touch if you are an employer keen to get involed or a young professional eager to share your experiences with your peers.

ScreenSkills empowers the screen industries to develop skills and talent. We work across film, television, animation, games and VFX.

Work History

Careers Manager - ScreenSkills

Nov 2013 - Present

Co-Founder - Tonguesten

Mar 2012 - Aug 2013

Consultant - Creative Industries - Self-Employed

Mar 2010 - Aug 2013

Director of Conferences and Special Projects - WOMEX, World Music Expo

May 2009 - Feb 2010

Projects - Policy Officer - EMO, European Music Office

May 2006 - Apr 2009

Education

Social Psychology - BSc - University of East Anglia

1999 - 2002

Field of study unknown - European Baccalaureate - European School of Brussels

1985 - 1999

Skills

Business development
Business planning/strategy
Business skills/running a business
Entrepreneurial skills
Management and leadership
Negotiation skills
Networking
Organisational skills
Pitching/presenting and proposal writing
Project management