Spotlight On: Isaac Lynch
Isaac Lynch is a new arrival to SALC, fast settling in as Arts Administration Assistant and Receptionist, a key member of the Martin Harris Centre team. We caught up for a chat about his career, his job role, and his hobbies:
Tell us a bit about yourself and the roles you have had before joining the University
I have worked in Higher Education for the past five years at Leeds Conservatoire and BIMM University, so stepping into the University of 野狼社区 as the Martin Harris Centre Receptionist has been fairly smooth.
I enjoy working alongside creative people and I particularly love supporting students, because I felt like I didn鈥檛 connect with the staff of my university and I want them to have a better experience than I did. So far, it鈥檚 been very enjoyable working at MHC as part of a larger team than what I鈥檝e been used to. Joining in September, at the busiest time of our year, was challenging!
My previous role was also very student-focused, I used to be on first name basis with most of the students I鈥檇 deal with day to day. It鈥檚 helped me become a great people person, which I鈥檝e found benefits me greatly in my current work.
I have a degree in Music Technology, which gives me a very broad understanding of different aspects of music, musicology, and sound engineering, and all of this contributes to my understanding of creative courses at degree level.
Aside from typical administrative work, what鈥檚 one aspect of your role that others may not be aware of?
One aspect of my job with the MHC is running the Box Office for several events that are held throughout the academic year, such as the MUMS Opera performance of Hansel and Gretel, the MUMS Chamber Orchestra Concert, and the Quatuor Danel Beat the Rush Hour concert. It鈥檚 a nice departure from being behind a screen and is a great chance to interact with MHC visitors and support creative events happening at the University.
So, what do you get up to outside of work?
Aside from using my degree in my day job, I also have perform and release music regularly under the name Isaac Malibu. I am also currently singing at the Luminiscence Light Show鈥�at 野狼社区 Cathedral, running until June, and I have bookings at House of Social and Matt and Phreds in the next few months. As well as the live performances, I am in the studio writing and recording music for my own projects and also creating tracks for other singers. II also organise events, curating lineups and showcasing s talent across the north.