Neil Parmenter

Founder | Creator | Event Architect

Bern, Berne, Switzerland

About

A SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR AND EVENT ARCHITECT, WITH A PASSION FOR PROBLEM SOLVING AND A SUCCESSFUL BACKGROUND IN THE TOURISM & EVENT MANAGEMENT INDUSTRIES Turning an idea into reality is just the beginning. The change of direction, the creative thinking and the sidesteps and shuffles when faced with an obstacle along the way are really what excite and drive me. By keeping one eye on the final goal and opening the mind to the multitude of possibilities available at any one time - technology, design, people, finance, project structure etc - the original idea becomes something greater than initially imagined: Something to be proud of.

Experience

  • Co-Founder at Aareschlauchboot
    May 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 2 mos

    Co-founded Switzerland's largest Aareböötle (boat rental on the Aare) operation in 2010. Following the merger of Aaretubing.ch and our Schlauchboot rental brands, we consolidated under aareschlauchboot GmbH — the leading operator for rental activities on the Aare between Uttigen and Bern. The business has grown consistently since foundation and today offers Raft rental, Aaretubing, SUP and Kajak hire, operating out of Bahnhof Uttigen throughout the summer season.

  • Senior Event Manager at ZONE B
    May 2018 - May 2026 · 8 yrs 1 mo

    ZONE B steht für Diskretion und seriöses Arbeiten im Hintergrund. Die Kunden sollen sich in der ZONE A präsentieren können, während die Agentur die gesamte Steuerung aus der ZONE B übernimmt.

  • Event Management Consultant and Founder at Above & Beyond Event Architects
    Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 · 5 yrs

  • Co-Founder at Origin Paddleboards
    Nov 2012 - Jan 2017 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    The world's lightest, most environmentally responsible inflatable paddle boards. Precision made in Switzerland. Winners of the 2015 IAA Award in Excellence for innovation, technical skill and design excellence. Business Management – Market Analysis – Financial Forecasting – Pricing Analysis – HR and general business administration – Supplier research and contracting Brand Development – Product development, design and innovation – Brand-Styling and market positioning – Domestic and international market analysis – POS-development – Webdesign Event Management – Conception, theming and organisation of experience weekends in the UK and Switzerland – Coordination of print materials and social media postings pre and post event – Organisations of valid permits, insurances and permissions – Location sourcing, organisation of accommodation and local logistics – Budgeting and account reconciliation of events – Supplier negotiations Sales – B2B: Account Management – B2C: Communication

  • Founder at Aaretubing
    Apr 2006 - 2010 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Seasonal water sports rental company offering unrivalled customer satisfaction and activity experience. Director – Growth development using strategic partners – Market positioning; Product line development and analysis – Customer Experience development – Financial planning – Safety and quality assessments creation and continual inspections. Purchasing – Product sourcing – Supplier negotiations – Warehousing and inventory management HR – Development of employee training programs and assessments – Staff recruitment and appraisals Event Management and Marketing – Menu creation for outdoor events – Organisation of events for companies and groups of all sizes – Location sourcing, supplier negotiation and event build and completion – CRM Management