Andrew Lock Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, Uk

Hello - thanks for taking the time to read my profile here on LinkedIn.It has been over 30 years since I started in the event services industry and during this time I have gathered a wide range of knowledge and experience on both the client and production side of the fence. I have worked in many areas including automotive, pharmaceutical and financial for popular and premium brand clients in the UK and overseas. Please review my experience below for further details.With a reputation for attention to detail, reliability and being easy to get along with I am adaptable and able to work independently or as part of your team. I am proud to possess the attributes of a diligent event professional and can work flexibly to suit your needs.If you think that I can contribute to your next project please contact me via andrew@nightowl-projects.co.uk or LinkedIn. I look forward to hearing from you.Andrew.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

As part of the senior production team at Optimum I was responsible for a wide range of projects including conferences, exhibitions, communication and training events.- Account management- Receiving event briefs- Project design & costing- Pre-production- Supplier liaison- Resource booking- Content & graphics management- On-site production- Health & safety- Event delivery- Budget control

Birmingham, United Kingdom

As manager of a Jaguar Land Rover Experience venue I was responsible for the overall operation of the facility. Supporting internal and external clients covering a wide range of events and the factory tour programme.- Venue management- Client liaison- Facility and experience design- Budget management- Resource planning- Health & safety- Experiential marketing- Guest satisfaction- Scorecard reporting- AV Technical support

London, United Kingdom

Project Manager for temporary and permanent installations. Managing jobs to a high standard from quotation through to on-site installation, ensuring the client needs and expectations were exceeded.- Managing installations for drapes, starcloth, tracking and reveal systems- Designing systems to meet client needs- Overseeing jobs from quotation through to on-site installation- Allocating crew, equipment and transport- Maintaining contact with clients- Purchasing and management of IT systems, software and network- Project management of Year 2000 Compliance Programme

Loughborough, United Kingdom

Project Director of conferences and exhibitions in the UK and Europe for blue chip companies and organisations. Responding quickly and efficiently to client and presenter needs and requests prior to and during events.- Production planning for conferences and exhibitions- Client and presenter liaison at all levels throughout projects- Budget preparation- Briefing, booking and scheduling suppliers/subcontractors- Organiser and venue liaison- Cost tracking and control- Show calling, graphics, projection, VT, sound, lighting and AutoCue

London, United Kingdom

Hire & Sales Manager of a busy hire/sales desk serving the exhibition, conference, theatre, concert and event supply industry. A wide variety of tasks including advising clients on the design and use of equipment. - Initial contact for clients - Producing quotations for installation, hire and sale - Allocating, crew, equipment and transport - Stock allocation and follow up of non-returned and damaged equipment - Materials purchasing - Member of installations team