Candidate for the position of Entertainments Officer (Barts and The London)

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Simi Lakhani (LiamAndSimi for ENTs)

 

 

Who are We? 

Two 3rd Year Medical Students actively engaged in the BLSA for the past three years. Between us we have a wealth of experience in all aspects of student life including Liam being BL Sports Officer in 2020-2020+1 and Simi holding a multitude of committee positions in different student groups. We are passionate about providing a range of events that include and engage the entire BL community. 

 

Increasing Engagement. 
  • Utilise the BLSA Events social media accounts to increase publicity of all events 

  • Ensure events are promoted in both the weekly BLSA and societies bulletins 

  • Work with BL Engagement Officer to ensure maximum coverage and promotion via Official BLSA social media channels 

  • Work with sports clubs and societies to promote non-tables events through their members to increase turnout at these events 

 

Improving Big Events. 
  • With VP Barts and BL Engagement Officer, aim to finalise fresher's fortnight calendar as quickly as possible to ensure that publicity of these events can be maximised 

  • Using feedback and in consultation with Sports Clubs, ensure that a suitable date and afterparty venue for the Sports Christmas dinner is decided early in the first term 

  • Look at solutions to resolve the queuing system for Tables and Griff events, using feedback from all relevant student groups 

  • Work with Griff Inn to make the pre-ordering system for Tables as efficient as possible, thus avoiding any delays at the bar 

  • Work with BL Sports Officer and Social Secs to ensure that Final Whistle is continually developed and improved to increase engagement 

 

Expanding Inclusivity. 
  • Organise large range of events to provide to all communities at BL including drinking/non-drinking, allied courses and all cultural groups. 

  • Work with the welfare officer to provide good provisions for non-drinkers particularly at the Mummies and Daddies for freshers. 

  • Take feedback from student groups so that events that are organised are more suited to meet their demands and requirements, therefore providing for all within the BL community