Bev Howard Email & Phone Number

Southport, Gb

Uk

A skilled oral communicator, available for motivational speaking, team building, workshops and events.

Merseyside, England, United Kingdom

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Southport, England, United Kingdom

Managing the membership committee on all things relating to membership and the application process. Keeping accurate records and monitoring the chapter to achieve its goals.

Southport, England, United Kingdom

Leading an established networking group that promotes core values which are necessary to any successful networking group.These include building relationships, positive attitude, life long learning accountability, recognition, givers gain, traditions and innovation.

Southport

Southport, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

With an extensive background within the wedding exhibition industry and an impeccable reputation as an industry professional I was sought out to advise the team on their plans for new wedding exhibitions in the UK.

Ormskirk, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Developing a successful business through sales and marketing with a focus on brand awareness and building relationships within the corporate sector. Focused on strategy, exceeding the customer expectation and communication. Implementing the company goals through continued analysis of performance. Executing administrative responsibilities and daily operations. Accountable for the overall performance of the company.

North West England

Assisted this company in the development of their events portfolio as well as introducing some new sales and marketing strategies, systems and processes to improve the profitability overall in both events, exhibitions and publishing.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Overall management and responsibilities for activities which contribute to the effective production of several regional wedding exhibitions throughout the year• Responsibility for the implementation and successful execution of an operations budget in excess of £260k per annum• Effective management, training and motivation of a sales team, delivering sales in the region of £600k per annum• Ensuring that all events operate within the agreed budgets and limitations.• To be proactive within the company structure across other departments and to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the business so as to assist in the delivery of successful events• Knowing the company’s goals and targets• Working closely with the sales team to instruct and advise about each event and its individual portfolio• To have a clear vision of how operations can impact on the sales process• Planning, scheduling and reviewing pre and post events• Developing external relationships with venues, contractors and suppliers• Building associations with models, entertainers and others within the exhibition industry• Liaising with the marketing director to achieve maximum visibility within the market to ensure the delivery of an audience at every event• Networking within the industry to build future commitments with clients through face to face meetings, social events and other competitive fields• Having a focus on the digital marketing of the business including google adwords, and social media networking.• Formulating technical sales plans for each event to maximise sales potential and create a visually stimulating environment for visitors• Create and execution of a catwalk show that demonstrates the current bridal trends and provides a platform for retailers to market their products to the visitor.• A knowledge of the statutory and legal requirements for health & Safety • Understanding of the EGuide – regulations policy for exhibition venues

North West

To act in good faith to promote the success of the company. Giving consideration to employees, suppliers, customers, contractors and the communityMake decisions for the benefit of the company applying clear and concise strategic planning principlesSetting budgets, sales targets and other company goalsResponsibility to ensure that the company maintains full and accurate accounting recordsTo optimise the short term and long term financial performance of the company through Profit and Loss management and records for the companyNegotiating contracts with outside parties on behalf of the companyTo oversee the development of policies and proceduresTake appropriate professional advice in all matters where there could be a risk to the companyHave an independent judgement and exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence

North West

Produced eight wedding exhibitions per year with an annual attendance in the region of 45,000 visitors. Driving a sales and marketing team to deliver the company goals and provide an innovative platform for other businesses to promote their services. Managing an operations team to deliver a successful public event, liaising with stakeholders and complying with local enforcement and legislation. Leading the PR and marketing of the business through effective promotion. Delivering an effective forecast and working collaboratively to achieve each goal. Took the event portfolio from five to eight successful events over two years.

Nationwide

A challenging and rewarding role which began at Department Manager level, progressing to Assistant Store Manager, Administrations Manager and then eventually Store Manager within a regional centre for excellence.• Sales planning, performance and analysis• Budget control for sales, payroll, store contribution and operations• Financial planning and locally controlled cost management• Productivity, payroll, recruitment, training and human resources in general• Profitability and loss prevention• Stock management and shrinkage• Cash control and asset protection• Exceeding the customer expectation through customer service• Delivering the company brand and ensuring sales maximisation• Motivating the team through effective management and development• Promoting the company NVQ training programmes• Project management on new IT system, mobile POS,• Instrumental in a new store opening, managing the recruitment and training process for a team of 100+ employeesLiverpool Store Department Manager Menswear ChildrenswearSouthport Store Assistant Manager/ Recruitment/ HRLowestoft Store Assistant Manager/Administration ManagerNorwich - Regional Centre of Excellence Deputy Manger/Administration Manager

Food Preparation Level 1, Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering

Studied and gained qualifications in - Food preparation and food handling, practical and theory RIPHH - Health and Hygiene Food Service

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