United Kingdom
I'm experienced in delivering high profile projects and operations, both in the UK and internationally, across venue, agency and client-side, since 2010. I pride myself on my organisation and logistical skills when sourcing venues, budgeting and planning for an event. My problem solving skills and ability to find solutions to any issues that may arise before, during or after an event are often key to the success of my events. As you'll see from my LinkedIn recommendations, I'm pretty great to work with too ☺ EVENT TYPES: B2B - Conferences for academic & corporate clients, trade shows, live streaming, charity galas & fundraisers, product launches and receptions, awards ceremonies, film & photo shoots, teambuilding & company away days B2C - Exhibitions (live and virtual), recruitment fairs, immersive theatre & dining, pop-up retail, PR stunts, workshops, networking & speaker sessions, seminars, awards and competitions, festivals and private parties EVENT SIZES - From private dinners for 10 to exhibitions for 5000+ people BUDGETS - Up to £650k LOCATIONS - UK wide, North America & EMEA SKILLS: ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT - Client relationship management & retention, proposals, budgets, speaker management and programming. Post event analysis and communicating learning’s LOGISTICS – Venue sourcing, scheduling, liaison, contract negotiations, on-site operations and logistics, supplier management, staffing and volunteer sourcing & coordination PRODUCTION – H&S and risk management, AV and tech sourcing, negotiations and management CREATIVE – Content & copy proofing (eagle eye for detail) and technical coordination with wider design teams
Bi-annually (contract) • Initially brought in as a consultant to advise on planning the first show at QEII Centre, Westminster. • Source/manage team of 30pax + stewarding staff across all areas of the show. 5000 attendees • Support client with venue and production team liaison • Assist with exhibitor stand mark-outs • Manage exhibition build and breakdown teams
• Planning and production of C-Suite level corporate conferences across EMEA • Account Management and relationship building with clients, venues and contractors • Managed client orders for site utilities at Excel (including electrical technical plans and stand/floor plans) • Required strong commercial acumen when costing events and negotiating with clients and suppliers • In 2020, I would have co-managed 30 events between my line manager and myself, taking the lead on events in absence of the Senior Production Manager. Furloughed and eventually affected by industry wide job losses due to Covid-19
Over the course of 18 months, provided end-to end event management of an academic conference at the Hilton Metropole for 1000pax across 11th-15th November 2019 • Presented multiple venue options and contacted site visits and booked venue • Liaised extensively on all event production with Metro Production Group • Booked allocation of hotel accommodation for speakers and attendees • Planned all menus with Hotel Executive Chef • Worked with the client to remain within £650k budget • Attended and assisted on ACM CCS 2018 in Toronto, Canada. Planned and managed the UK based ACM CCS 2019 at the Hilton Metropole in London
• Marketing Conference for 1000pax across 31st Oct – 1st Nov 2019 • UK based Event Manager for US client Crowdcentric who run SMW • Owned production plan for event alongside QEII Centre venue teams • Co-ordinated with SMW design teams to produce all venue signage/graphics • Ensured all stage and session logistics were met whilst observing venue H&S requirements • Planned and execute all production, furniture load-in/outs • Supported Client Services Manager to produce exhibitor deliverables • Co-ordinate shipping of equipment from US-UK (and visa versa) via customs & freight handlers • Post event wrap up and learning