Global Events Project Manager
Barcelona
*this position was made redundant*Led the conceptualization and execution of approximately 30+ events annually, spanning from kick-off meetings, creation of the project plan and milestones, to closure and invoice processing, covering diverse categories such as Diversity & Inclusion events, leadership/board meetings, inductions, off-sites, workshops, teambuilding activities, site Summer and Winter parties for 600 pax.-> Built and managed event budgets, handled logistics, and ensured effective communication for successful event execution.-> Sourced venues, activities, and travel arrangements for attendees, both in Barcelona, European cities and in US accommodating teams ranging from a few tens to several hundred people.-> Successfully orchestrated offsites, activities, and dinners for 1600+ attendees during the opening day of the annual 'KingForMarket' event for three consecutive years, enhancing team engagement and event experience.-> Managing and leading multiple projects simultaneously across all levels of corporate hierarchy.-> Creation and implementation of the event policies, procedures and health and safety measurements for company internal and external events.-> Implemented JIRA ticketing system to streamline event request management, improving team efficiency and response time.-> Strategising and attaining both short and long-term budget objectives.-> Managed travel and event logistics for the GDC initiative, aimed at women in the gaming industry. Coordinated the trip, networking events for 10 student finalists to the GDC in SF.-> Handling projects with tight deadlines, delivering efficient and swift results.-> Establishing project boards in Trello for efficient task management.-> Diligently maintaining a complex yearly events Excel spreadsheet, keeping it up-to-date in alignment with the current project stage.I collaborated closely with both internal and external partners throughout these projects.