Experienced Director of Regional Sales, Marketing and Event manager with a history of working across the hospitality and events sector.Demonstrable track record of driving sales growth across multi-location venues in the hospitality/events industry.Extensive experience driving growth via acquiring large corporate clients, OTAs, MICE, GDS and 3rd party agents.Demonstrated history in budget management, exceeding revenue targets and cost control.Experienced working with award-winning international, national VIP showcase and sporting fundraiser events such as: One Direction, Michael Flatley Lord of the Dance, JLS, Westlife and Charity Fundraisers with speakers from the world of sport such as Alan Shearer, Sir Geoff Hurst and Gordon Banks.20 years’ operational experience gained from large scale indoor and outdoor live events working with organisations such as:The 1997 Academy Awards, Radio City Music Hall, Buckingham Palace, London O2 Arena,Wembley Stadium, Make a Wish Foundation, Great Ormond Street Hospital, BBC TV, BBC Radio,Channel 5, Capital Radio, Mars, Colgate, Cadbury’s and Walkers.Primary liaison between tour operators, corporate member’s, local event staff, technical crew, production management and major sponsors and media partners.