Ruth Portmann Thomas

Experienced Event Operations Professional

Lucerne Metropolitan Area

About

Seeking assistance for your upcoming event? With a robust background in event management, I offer a wealth of expertise in project planning, team leadership, and seamless execution across various event facets. Available for both short-term projects and long-term positions to contribute my skills and dedication to your team.

Experience

  • Operations Manager at Bucher Travel Inc.
    Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Support of tour operators throughout the full booking lifecycle. Coordination of daily tour operations, including handling inquiries from confirmation to invoicing. Maintenance of customer data and preparation of transport orders and driver schedules. Close collaboration with tour managers, service providers, and partner companies to ensure smooth execution of services.

  • Event Operations Manager at Freelance
    Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Seeking assistance for your upcoming event? With a robust background in event management, I offer a wealth of expertise in project planning, team leadership, and seamless execution across various event facets. Available for both short-term projects and long-term positions to contribute my skills and dedication to your team.

  • Catering and Events at LUCERNE REGATTA
    2018 - Present · 8 yrs 7 mos

    Organisation of F&B for athletes, VIPs, spectators during the international rowing regattas. Organisation and execution of related events during the regatta.

  • Team Management AXA Arena Winterthur at Men's World Floorball Championships 2022
    Nov 2022 - Nov 2022 · 1 mo

    Head of team and athlete liaison at AXA Arena. Responsible for 16 team guides.

  • Guest Management and VIP Liaison at Winter Universiade 2021
    Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Organisation/implementation of VIP Lounges at competition venues and VIP hospitality at Opening- and Closing Ceremony, responsible for guest management including invitations, tickets to guests, sponsor liaison, implementation of hospitality packages