Amy Lavelle Email & Phone Number

Ireland

Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland

A project leading role within the Marketing Team of a global software engineering consultancy. With responsibility for strengthening stakeholder relationships, delivering qualified leads, and maximising brand awareness through the effective management of a worldwide event and conference calendar for a remote-first firm. Key projects to date include:• Introducing a successful new business development event format set to be expanded across multiple EMEA & AMER locations • Project managing Europe’s leading key Node.js three day conference, with 30+ speakers and 250+ attendees •. Coordinating the annual company AllHands retreat for 200+ employees

Galway, County Galway, Ireland

A target driven role with responsibility for generating fundraising income for a nonprofit organisation that provide housing and support services to people who are at risk of, or experiencing homelessness. Main areas of accountability include the development and implementation of innovative events, campaigns, and supporter led initiatives; the development and delivery of a Youth Advocacy Programme; donor care and relationship management; budget management and reporting; volunteer coordination and stewardship.Key achievements to date include:- Increasing annual community fundraised income by 84% within the first 8 months in post and sustaining a steady yearly increase to date- Establishing, developing and project managing multiple flagship events and campaigns - Redeveloping a number of key events and campaigns in 2020, including the annual Sleep Out for Simon which became the most successful event to date and went on to be nominated for a Charities Institute of Ireland Excellence Award for Digital Innovation- Acquiring and deepening wide reaching stakeholder relationships resulting in higher value projects - Introducing and maximising new income sources and fundraising tools- Implementing standard procedures to allow for better structured planning and reporting processes

Galway

Galway

A freelance contract with accountability for the management and safe running of all operational aspects of a Winter Wonderland themed event attraction featuring Ireland’s first ever Ice Cabin.- Spearheaded the planning and coordination of the new 18 day event with a €300,000 budget and 10,000 visitors - Developed detailed management plans that ensured the event was sufficiently resourced to achieve compliance with legislative and licensing obligations- Negotiated and secured competitive vendor contracts- Cast and directed a team of 45 professionally trained actors and hospitality staff- Coordinated production schedules; and managed all on-site logistics

Galway

A proactive role with accountability for seamlessly delivering special events from conception through to post event analysis.- Planned, supervised, and executed a wide range of projects including high profile corporate events, public sector engagements, and community festivals - Developed unique, creative event concepts and produced detailed client proposals to close new accounts- Liaised closely with clients and project managed timelines, budgets and expectations accordingly - Established and maintained positive working relationships with suppliers and associates

Black Box Theatre, Galway

An internship position with responsibility for recruiting, coordinating, and overseeing the activities of 250 volunteers prior to and during Ireland’s largest multidisciplinary art’s festival. - Developed a recruitment strategy that successfully increased the profile of the volunteer experience, minimised future time and labour costs, and encouraged groups to engage with the festival- Contributed to the creation and structure of the official volunteer webpage and online application process- Compiled and managed the volunteer database whilst acting as the sole point of contact for all applicants- Created and maintained all volunteer schedules to support a 14 day programme of events that included 213 performances, talks and exhibitions at 27 venues

Lower Shannon Street, Limerick

A voluntary role with responsibility for planning, promoting and executing fundraising events for a charitable organisation that provides services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Mid-West region. - Contributed to planning sessions on the layout, format and content for events- Utilised local media, social networking and direct marketing tools to raise event awareness and promote ticket sales - Identified potential sponsors and developed relationships within the local business community- Lead and managed a team of volunteers- Hands-on event management support at events

A part-time position with responsibility for providing the event management team with onsite assistance at conference and nationwide meetings and events serving 100 to 500 attendees.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

A customer oriented role in a high pressure environment with responsibility for delivering a fine dining experience in accordance to established procedures.

Dunmore East, County Waterford, Ireland

A people and quality focused role with accountability for ensuring the proficient operations of a busy restaurant, as well as maintaining staff welfare and morale.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Promoted to Flight Purser (the youngest in the company) following an 18 month Cabin Crew contract. A team leading role with accountability for optimising the safety, security, and comfort of passengers on short haul domestic and European flights.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

A team based, customer and safety focused role with responsibility for delivering a high standard of inflight service to ensure passenger care, comfort, and safety.