Claudia Marinel

Project Manager at Fira de Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

About

I’m a versatile professional with over a decade of experience in engineering, project management, and event production. Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented, I thrive in dynamic, multicultural environments thanks to my academic and work experience abroad. A strong team player, I enjoy working in collaborative environments, where I can apply my problem-solving skills to deliver practical solutions and create tangible results, regardless of industry or role.

Experience

  • Alimentaria Exhibitions, S.L.U. (Fira de Barcelona) (11 yrs 2 mos)
    • Project Manager
      Sep 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

      Management of the event, ensuring both operational and commercial success, including the execution of key project deliverables • Budget and expense tracking and reconciliation • Lead the event production, logistics and operations pre-event, onsite, and post-event • Creation of the yearly project budget and event strategy together with the Show Director • Coordination, support and follow-up with all the areas and departments involved in the project • Partner with the Sales Team to develop and finalise customer proposals • Contracting, negotiation and supplier management • Coordination with third parties (partners, collaborators, associations, ...) • Internal communications and stakeholder management • Reporting and evaluation of project execution and success • Risk management and evaluation of industry best practices for strategic changes and improvements

    • Event Coordinator
      Jun 2015 - Sep 2020 · 5 yrs 4 mos

      As part of the events, congresses and activities team of Alimentaria Exhibitions - Fira de Barcelona for the international trade shows Alimentaria Barcelona, Alimentaria FoodTech, Barcelona Wine Week, etc. • Organization and coordination of the Activities Areas • Budget control for each respective area • Working with SAP for introduction of POs and control of costs • Implementation of technical solutions for the promotion and sale of the activities (app, ticket sales, online program, , etc.) • Supplier management and supervision of their deliverables and effectiveness (stand design and build of the Activities Area, sound and video, corporate image, graphic design, etc.) • Management and drafting contracts for sponsors and collaborators • Contents development for the promotional materials (press announcements, newsletters, banners, catalog, flyers) • Constant contact with the sponsors and coordination of their participation in the trade-show • Planning and scheduling of conferences, talks and demonstrations • Contact and assistance to the speakers and chefs • Input and management of the online program of activities • Training and contracting of hostesses and external personnel • Onsite presence and control during build-up, the event and dismantling • Post-event reports, supervision of the invoicing and payment process

  • Project Manager at PRO EXPO COMMUNICATION, STANDS & EVENTS
    Nov 2014 - Jun 2015 · 8 mos

    Project manager for trade show booth design and building • Supervision of the design and build of booths for national and international clients • Contact and follow-up with the clients throughout all the stages of the project (tendering, production, build-up) • Supplier selection and management • Budget control • On-site supervision of the project

  • Production Manager at grup gsr
    Jul 2014 - Nov 2014 · 5 mos

    Production management for gastronomic events: • Supplier management • Contents control for the respective talks, activities, tastings, etc. • Contact and assistance to the speakers, travel arrangements, fees invoicing, etc. • Supervision of the design and build of the assigned areas • Contact and reporting to the client • Onsite presence during the event • Post-event closing process

  • Event Coordinator at Alimentaria Exhibitions
    Sep 2013 - Jun 2014 · 10 mos

    As part of the events, congresses and activities department of Alimentaria Exhibitions - Fira de Barcelona: for the trade show Alimentaria 2014: • Organization and coordination of the Activities Areas • Supplier management and supervision of their deliverables and effectiveness (stand design and build of the Activities Area, sound and video, corporate image, graphic design, etc.) • Budget control for each respective area • Constant contact with the clients and the exhibitor companies, coordination of their participation in the fair. • Management and contracting of sponsors and collaborators • Organization and schedule of the conferences, talks and demonstrations • Contact and assistance to the speakers and chefs • Contents development for the promotional materials (press announcements, newsletters, banners, catalog, flyers) • Training and contracting of hostesses and external personnel • Onsite presence and follow-up during the event • Post-event reports, supervision of the invoicing and payment process

  • MICE Project Manager at Liberty International Tourism Group
    Jan 2013 - Aug 2013 · 8 mos

    • Organization of various types of events, conventions, incentives, business trips, etc. • Development of personalized proposals and budgets according to the clients brief and requirements • Selection and contracting of the necessary providers • Management, organization and follow-up of the event in all its phases (from pre- to post-event) • Presence during the event for the supervision of its correct development