Beth Deacon Email & Phone Number

Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

6 month maternity cover for Studios Director at this creative agency - full oversight of the Studios division, management of full time creative team of 5 plus freelance designers and event production agencies. Part of the Casbah Group, THREESIXTY Studios brings personality to some of the world's biggest brands through creative, design, and consumer experiences.

Hampshire & London

Since 2006 I have run my own event consultancy, working with a wide range of clients on a freelance contract basis. Projects include:SAGE FOUNDATION - PROGRAMME DIRECTORResponsible for the strategic creation, leadership and delivery of a global programme of activity for Sage Foundation, underpinned by robust governance and efficient operations in accordance with Sage plc’s philanthropic vision and values. See 'Sage Foundation' experience below for more details.CO STAR REALTY INFORMATION INC - PRESIDENT'S CLUB Event creation, planning & on-site delivery for this US company's President's Club VIP incentive sales / reward programme, which took place in multiple locations in Italy. SAGE PLATINUM ELITE & CEO CIRCLE Event planning & on-site delivery for Sage's incentive sales / rewards programmes in Mexico. INVICTUS GAMES TORONTO Project Director for Sage, managing the global project team delivering Sage Foundation’s international sponsorship programme. Development & delivery of logistics & hospitality programme for Sage senior management & VIP clients. SAGE SUMMIT (CHICAGO)Communications Team Project Manager for Sage, responsible for project management coordinating global PR teams in 6 month lead up to the event, planning and logistics for international media travelling to Summit, management of Press Office on site throughout event. Liaison with conference suppliers to design and implement Press Office facilities on site. Crisis management. INVICTUS GAMES ORLANDOProject Director for Sage, responsible for coordination of global Sage communications team working on this international sponsorship. Development and delivery of logistics and hospitality management for Sage C-suite management team in Orlando. Creation of innovative rights exploitation programme and delivery of sponsorship rights on the ground, working with international suppliers.

Responsible for the strategic creation, leadership and delivery of a global programme of activity for Sage Foundation, underpinned by robust governance and efficient operations in accordance with Sage plc’s philanthropic vision and values. Working on global initiatives including:• Sage Veteran Enterprise Tycoon & Peter Jones Enterprise Tycoon (entrepreneur development programmes for Military Veterans & school children)• Sage FutureMakers (innovative AI education project)• The Future of Work (young people’s work experience / pre-employment development)• Sage Pathways (development of diversity recruitment to provide talent pipeline)• Sage Foundation Partner Program (creation and delivery of Sage Foundation activities for the Sage Business Partner ecosystem, encouraging Partners to engage in a programme of action philanthropy to support local charities via volunteering & fundraising)• Sage Foundation $2M Challenge fundraising program (global campaign encouraging colleagues and Partners to raise funds for local charities)• Sage Foundation's global grant programmes

London

I worked with this leading Motorsport & Luxury Goods PR agency for 10 years (between 2006 and 2016) on a regular, long term project basis as a consultant, delivering a wide range of major sponsorship projects & live events for their clients, including:SANTANDER – 9 year relationship for the full duration of their Formula One sponsorship.• FORMULA ONE: Management of annual Title Sponsor VIP hospitality programme at the Santander British Grand Prix for 8 consecutive seasons (3,500 + guests per year), including design and management of Paddock Club and Premier Club hospitality suites, experiential F1 fan exhibition zone, gala dinners at Blenheim Palace, Althorp House and the V&A Museum.• SANTANDER CYCLES: Creation & delivery of the London Cycle Hire Scheme live event launch with Boris Johnson• AMBASSADOR EVENTS: Numerous PR events with Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Rory McIlroy, and Santander Secret Santa / Frome Grand Prix – taking Jenson Button back to his home town of Frome and transforming small town into a Grand Prix circuit for F1 car to race around (150,000 + spectators)• EVENTS TEAM: Managing an external events team of 40+ across range of adhoc projects• COMMUNICATIONS TEAM COORDINATION: Working closely with Santander’s Communications Team to maximise coordination and alignment of business & sponsorship objectives, whilst ensuring excellent return on investmentPIRELLIGlobal Client Services Director of F1 Hospitality Team managing Pirelli’s Formula One hospitality programme in 2011 – 1,300 VIP guests across 19 races around the world. Bespoke event creation and delivery in 19 different countries to support global race programme. Management of team of 6 travelling to all races and 3 permanently based in UK.

London

Selection of clients / projects:MOET HENNESSY UK - Moet & Chandon Fashion Tributes. TESCO - Tesco Sport for Schools & Clubs). VICTOR CHANDLER - Victor Poker Cup (international Poker tournament). HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE - Working Well Together (construction industry health & safety campaign). COCA-COLA IRELAND - Euro 2004 Sales Promotion (on pack promotion & all logistics for winners INTERBREW UK LIMITED - The Stella Artois Championships 2002 (all event logistics for grasscourt tennis championships, from build to derig). BRITISH & IRISH LIONS - 2001 Lions Tour of Australia (management of all commercial partners both pre and on tour).

London

Selection of clients / projects:ALLIED DOMECQ – Teacher’s Round Britain Challenge (sailing race). ALLIED DOMECQ – Courvoisier Express Club (sales reward programme). MOET HENNESSY UK - Moet & Chandon Fashion Tributes (high profile fashion event celebrating Vivienne Westwood).