Alexa Turness Email & Phone Number

Bryncrug, Wales, Gb

Wales, United Kingdom

Hitchin

Completed projects:UK stand @ Gamescom 2019 - 1000sqm stand w/94 exhibitors UK Stand @ GDC San Francisco 2019 - for the UK Association for Interactive Entertainment www.ukie.org.ukIn 2019 I decided to leave my 8-year Events Management job in London to go it alone and set up as a self-employed Event Specialist (and cake maker).Continuing within the industry I have been in for 10 years (interactive entertainment) I have already fully project managed the UK industry stands @ GDC and Gamescom 2019, after being solely responsible for organising and running these 2 events for the previous 8 years directly for the UK association for Interactive EntertainmentWith my wealth of knowledge for organising exhibition stands and events, I am now offering my experience and services to other companies who may need help when it comes to organising any type of event/exhibition stand, in any country, within any industry.A.Turness Productions is here to take away the stress from organising your exhibition stand or event, whether it be on a consultation basis or to take on entire projects.I have built a career spanning 2 decades, multiple countries, various industries and hundreds of events.Large and small scale exhibition stands, conferences, gala dinners, drinks receptions, small networking events, awards ceremonies, show cases, art exhibitions, business breakfasts and lunches, political events, PR events, exhibition stands; if there’s a business event to be done, I’ve likely done it!Involved in all levels from sales (including creation of proposals), venue sourcing and negotiation, all logistics, supplier/exhibitor/sponsor liaison, stand planning and design, AV, marketing and print, budgeting (up to £500k), international shipping, international health and safety legislation, management of staff pre-event and onsite, full onsite management and even down to ordering the tea, coffee and sugar for events.

Soho, London

Solely responsible for Ukie's event activities, including lots of PR, Marketing and sales, my job is diverse, interesting and the majority of the time crazy busy.Managing the implementation of all of the events from large international exhibitions and conferences to art exhibitions and show cases, I am the only Event Manager within the company and am responsible in ensuring that all departments are managed and working together in unison to ensure we put on great events for our members, the industry, government and partners. Overview:Planning, implementing and delivering all logistical elements of all events including salesCoordinating the event programme and implementing detailed event plans including marketing, social media and PRLiaising with venues and suppliers to negotiate the best dealMaintaining all budgets Acquiring financial sponsorship and media partnerships. Communicating with all confirmed speakers and sponsors ensuring all needs are met.

Edinburgh Interactive responsibilities:Planning, implementing and delivering all logistical elements of the event.Coordinating the event programme and attending regular content committee meetings.Liaising with all venues and suppliers, always ensuring the best possible deal.Maintaining the budget ensuring all costs are on target and that the event is profitable.Acquiring financial sponsorships and media partnerships. Creating Marketing and PR plans to promote the event to industry and consumer.Managing all editorial and promotional activity.Liaising with 3rd party designer to create all promotional material (in print and online).Creating a consumer focused screening programme including lectures focusing on education, learning and development, ensuring children, parents, students and teachers are aware of the opportunities available in the Interactive Entertainment industry.Developing and maintaining the website and all related social networking sites.Communicating with all confirmed speakers and sponsors ensuring all needs are met.Thinking up new and exciting ideas to ensure that Edinburgh Interactive is at the forefront of Interactive Entertainment events.The British Inspiration Awards:Responsible for all logistical aspects of the event, dealing with the venue and suppliers whilst working with a board of specialists from different areas of the British Creative Industries.Preview and launch events for new video games:Responsible for liaising with the client ensuring all elements of the event meet their expectations.Budget managementEnsuring maximum creativity and innovation to guarantee a wow factor event.On-site management, creating a care free day for the client and their guests.

BHM is an events and PR company specialising in Interactive Entertainment and British Creative Industries.I worked as Special Projects Manager at Barrington Harvey Media and within this role was also Event Director for Edinburgh Interactive. Edinburgh Interactive responsibilities:Planning, implementing and delivering all logistical elements of the event.Coordinating the event programme and attending regular content committee meetings.Liaising with all venues and suppliers, always ensuring the best possible deal.Maintaining the budget ensuring all costs are on target and that the event is profitable.Acquiring financial sponsorships and media partnerships. Creating Marketing and PR plans to promote the event to industry and consumer.Managing all editorial and promotional activity.Liaising with 3rd party designer to create all promotional material (in print and online).Creating a consumer focused screening programme including lectures focusing on education, learning and development, ensuring children, parents, students and teachers are aware of the opportunities available in the Interactive Entertainment industry.Developing and maintaining the website and all related social networking sites.Communicating with all confirmed speakers and sponsors ensuring all needs are met.Thinking up new and exciting ideas to ensure that Edinburgh Interactive is at the forefront of Interactive Entertainment events.The British Inspiration Awards:Responsible for all logistical aspects of the event, dealing with the venue and suppliers whilst working with a board of specialists from different areas of the British Creative Industries.Preview and launch events for new video games:Responsible for liaising with the client ensuring all elements of the event meet their expectations.Budget managementEnsuring maximum creativity and innovation to guarantee a wow factor event.On-site management, creating a care free day for the client and their guests.

Ultima Media, an international publishing company based in London, is a market leader specialising in B2B magazines, events and websites for the global automotive industry. Responsible for the organisation of up to 19 events per annum from conception to delivery, dealing with international venues and suppliers, sponsors and speakers; the successful events have been a key part of the growth and development of the company.

Brought in on a 3 month contract to help with re-branding and re-defining one of Britain’s top talent pools, I organised the launch event of the new strategy.

A launch day that cost over £12,000! Free to all who attended.The DFPD (supported by Dorset County Council) became the disability umbrella body in Dorset with the aim of channelling ideas and suggestions, responding to consultations, providing a collective voice and acting together for change. The day consisted of a number of talks, discussions and seminars providing information on the Forum itself, other charities in Dorset, social services, welfare and benefits and clubs and societies.

An exhibition for ‘RAW’ local talent, which exhibited work from 5 gifted students from The Arts Institute @ Bournemouth at the Study Gallery, Poole.

High budget events for some of the UK’s top companies. Assigned as organiser of the £40,000, one-day, 150 person, murder mystery treasure trail team building event for PWC.