Gaia Ragone

Co-founder and Director @The Sapphic Space

Glasgow, GB

Event Management & Execution: Orchestrated and executed 28 successful events within 8 months, leading to over 1,703 tickets sold. Directed end-to-end event planning, including conceptualization, securing venues, and managing all logistical arrangements. On-site, I oversaw all operations from setup and guest check-in to stage announcements and post-event cleanup.Business Development & Organic Growth: Drove all organic marketing and business development, managing all ticket sales by strategically leveraging social media and community platforms. Led organic social media growth across Instagram and TikTok, achieving a combined 6,874 followers and generating multiple viral videos.Public Relations & Brand Identity: Secured significant media coverage by writing and distributing press releases to key publications, resulting in features in The National, Quine, and The Sunday National. Simultaneously, I designed and edited all visual assets, including the company logo and social media posts, to maintain a consistent and appealing brand identity.Community & Customer Relations: Built a thriving online community by establishing and managing a Discord chat with over 121 members, fostering engagement beyond physical events. I also professionally and effectively resolved all event-related issues, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for all guests.

The University of Manchester

Undergraduate, Psychology

The University of Edinburgh

Master's degree, Marketing