Annika van der Meulen

Event Manager at Galderma

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Experience

  • Project, Event & Facility Manager at Galderma
    Aug 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

    Events – Leading the conception, planning and execution of internal meetings and corporate events, including venue selection, logistics, vendor coordination, participant management and budget control. Facility Management – Managing office facilities, workplace services, maintenance and renovation projects. Coordinating external service providers, overseeing reception operations and acting as key contact for property management. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) – Managing HSE initiatives, maintaining the ISO 45001 management system, conducting risk assessments and safety audits, ensuring compliance and delivering employee trainings. Fleet Management – Managing the company vehicle fleet, including leasing processes, administration, compliance, cost control and budget management. http://www.galderma.com

  • Project Manager Conference Management at Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
    Sep 2019 - Aug 2022 · 3 yrs

    Responsible for the conception and organization of conferences, forums and events during Messe Düsseldorf trade shows, including live, hybrid and virtual formats. Developing conference programs in collaboration with relevant committees and stakeholders. Planning, coordinating and executing events, including marketing activities. Managing budgets, monitoring costs and negotiating with partners. Acquiring and coordinating speakers as well as managing participant registration and administration. http://www.messe-duesseldorf.de

  • D.LIVE GmbH & Co. KG ()
    • Manager Corporate Events | MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA
      Apr 2017 - Sep 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Responsible for corporate events at MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA and supporting VIP and corporate clients during major events such as soccer games and concerts/shows with up to 66,500 attendees. Planning, organizing and executing events from initial enquiry to completion. Preparing proposals, rental agreements, room layouts and technical concepts. Coordinating and supervising external service providers, including technical, catering and other suppliers. Managing event budgets, cost control and follow-up activities. Additional support for corporate events at PSD BANK DOME. http://www.d-live.de

    • Assistant to CEO | MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA
      Feb 2015 - Mar 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Supporting the CFO responsible for the Congress Center Düsseldorf, MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA, PSD BANK DOME, Mitsubishi Electric HALLE and CASTELLO Düsseldorf, with capacities of up to 66,500 visitors. Supporting strategic and operational decision-making through analyses and decision papers. Conducting market research and identifying new event opportunities. Preparing reports, statistics, presentations and committee meeting materials. Managing office organization and administrative processes. http://www.d-live.de

  • Sales & Convention Manager | Congress Center Düsseldorf at Düsseldorf Congress GmbH
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Managing corporate events at the Congress Center Düsseldorf, one of Germany’s leading convention and event venues with more than 10,000 sqm of exhibition space, 41 flexible function rooms and capacity for up to 22,500 visitors. Responsible for the acquisition and delivery of national and international conferences, conventions and corporate events. Developing tailored event concepts, proposals, bid books, cost calculations and technical solutions, while driving client relationships, sales activities and marketing initiatives. http://www.duesseldorfcongress.de

  • Product Management Internship at Thomas Cook
    Apr 2010 - Sep 2010 · 6 mos

    http://www.thomascook.de