BRAVA is delighted to announce today that Kate Staniforth has joined the team as Talent Manager, as the Academy continues to realise its growth ambitions.
Kate will oversee the day-to-day management of BRAVA Talent and support national and international activities. She has a wealth of experience in the creative industries and broadcast sector and is a professional singer and music educator, having taught privately in the City, and has held project manager roles for clients including Bristol City Council.
Prior to this, Kate was Promotions Manager for Gcap Media’s One Network portfolio of 42 UK radio stations, where she was responsible for project management and delivery of network competitions and corporate promotions. She also maintained and developed relationships with global record companies and talent, PR agencies and senior management and was also the sole booker of celebrities and musical artists for national radio show interviews.
Kate also has significant market research experience, having overseen and managed GCap Media’s Market Research Centre, liaising with management, internal clients, research consultants and outside suppliers.
Commenting on the appointment, Kate Staniforth said:
‘I am delighted to be joining BRAVA as Talent Manager at a very exciting time for the Academy. With actors of a really high calibre and such experienced, dedicated and knowledgeable staff, I am excited about bringing my significant skillset to help BRAVA's continued growth.’
BRAVA Founder and CEO, Melissa Thom, said:
‘We are thrilled to welcome Kate to the team here at BRAVA. She is an incredible asset, with a wealth of knowledge and experience, and I am confident she is the right person to help us to continue to shape our offering well into the future. Our aim is always to provide the highest quality training for voice actors and offer the best talent for casting and I know Kate is the ideal person to help us deliver this.'
To find out more about working with BRAVA, get in touch via info@brava.uk.com