Billy Ward

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Festival & Events Manager
Billy Ward's Location
Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Billy Ward

Billy Ward is a Festival & Events Manager. Colleagues describe him as "Billy's cutting edge and forward thinking approach made him a formidable partner on this project. His live music knowledge coupled with his drive to achieve and not give up, despite the obstacles, was a driving factor behind the festival's undoubted success. "

Billy Ward's Current Company Details

Festival & Events Manager
Billy Ward Work Experience Details
  • Emap
    Event Manager
    Emap Jun 2019 - Aug 2020
    London, United Kingdom
  • Ite Group Plc
    Operations Coordinator
    Ite Group Plc Dec 2017 - Jun 2019
    London, United Kingdom
  • Association Of Event Organisers
    Project Administrator
    Association Of Event Organisers Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
    Berkhamsted, Hertforshire, United Kingdom
  • Mash Media
    Group Events And Operations Co-Ordinator
    Mash Media Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
    Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom
    During my 12 months at Mash Media Group, I became an integral member of the operations team and of the company. Mash Media Group produces events for the events industry, whether that is exhibitions, awards ceremonies, networking events or corporate events. - Main point of contact for over 600 hundred exhibitors at International Confex, Event Production Show and office* with a combined attendance of 14,000.- Coordinated the brand's presence at IMEX, IBTM World, UFI, ICCA and other events across the globe. Organising; collateral, accommodation, flights, couriers, signage suppliers, and visa applications.- Managed the distribution of exhibitor collateral at the large exhibitions.- Managed the upload of exhibitors onto the exhibition websites.- Responsible for table planning at the Event Production Awards (400 attendees) and the Exhibition News Awards (1100 attendees).- Accountable for delegate management for all events, EN 30 Under Thirty, Conference News Relaunch Event, Exhibition News Race Day. This meant I prepared badges and joining instructions for all events.- Managed the floor plan for each exhibition, ensuring that all health and safety policies are kept.Below are just a few examples of successful events I've played a part in.
  • 10 Yetis Digital
    Junior Social Media Executive
    10 Yetis Digital May 2016 - Sep 2016
    Gloucester, United Kingdom
    A fun, friendly digital agency from the UK. 10 Yetis Digital are a dynamic, creative and disruptive agency who excel in producing excellent work.My first full-time role fresh out of my studies, I learnt an awful lot at 10 Yetis Digital in a short term contract. I experienced working with many of our major accounts, including, Superdry, HCA, and Lee Kum Kee.- Blog writing for BAM Student Marketing agency, on how to brands can market to the student population.- Successfully designing and implementing content plans across both Twitter and Facebook, for the inventors of Oyster Sauce, Lee Kum Kee. - Writing YouTube transcripts for oriental cuisine videos to improve the SEO of the videos, and increasing the visits to the channel.- Monitoring and posting appropriate content on the 10 Yetis Digital social media platforms, Twitter and Facebook.- Blog writing for the 10 Yetis Digital website, on latest social media trends.- Blog writing for international clothing brand Superdry, on the latest and greatest from the brand.Skills developed: Content planning, blog writing, SEO, brand awareness, and social media.
  • Ywam
    Volunteer
    Ywam Sep 2014 - Mar 2015
    Colorado Springs / Middle East
    A global movement that sends young people to at risk groups all over the world. YWAM as an organisation teaches strong values, and positive morals. I was involved for six months, three months of which I lived in Colorado Springs. - I volunteered to go the Middle East for three months, working within UNICEF Syrian refugee camps, leading children’s workshops, and building positive relationships. - Without a common language, I was quickly able to build trust, using non-verbal cues, and body language. - I delivered challenging, but culturally appropriate talks to young people living in both Egypt and Lebanon, with the assistance of a translator. - Through a hobby of mine, photography, I worked with a number of different organisations through the region on their publicity material. Skills developed: Team work, communication, relationship building, and leadership.
  • Jolt International Theatre Festival
    Marketing And Production Assistant
    Jolt International Theatre Festival May 2014 - Jul 2014
    Gloucester, United Kingdom
    During my time with the company, I was responsible for the online video content JOLT International Theatre Festival. Along side this role, I worked to bring in FatBoy as a sponsor of the festival, in a deal worth a little over £2000. - Conducting interviews with video production companies. - Directing festival video content. Doing this I was able to negotiate the initial fee down 40%, from £2500, to £1500. - Developing sponsorship partners. - Sourcing additional funding for the arts festival. - When managing the main festival manger, I was the appointed First Aid representative on site.Skilled developed: Team work, commercial awareness, leadership, and brand awareness.
  • Oxfam
    Cheltenham Oxjam Takeover Festival Manager
    Oxfam Mar 2013 - Nov 2013
    Cheltenham
    Oxfam began in 2006, with the aim of creating a network of music-loving people across the UK, all united by a shared goal - to raise money to fight poverty and suffering around the world. 9 years on we're still going strong, with hundreds of incredible gigs taking place each October. - The youngest person to be appointed Oxfam Festival Manager in the history of the event. - Responsible for recruiting and managing a team of 4, to assist me in the running of this one-day charity festival. Included 4 venues, 50 performers, and concluded in raising over £2000 for Oxfam. Skills developed: Leadership, delegation, team work, communication, multitasking, and time management.
  • Sport Beat Music Festival
    Festival Assistant
    Sport Beat Music Festival Mar 2013 - Jul 2013
    Gloucester, England
    Sport Beat Music Festival began in 2013, a weekend festival that combined world class musicians with sports. - I was responsible for the contact between the artists and the festival, once a deal had been agreed. e.g. directions, tech specifications, catering riders, passes, and car parking. - Lead a team of three artist liaisons, delegating tasks down too. - I negotiated with the artist management for participation at the unplugged sessions. We had the majority of the main stage artist take part, including; Ryan Keen, The Feeling, Turin Brake, and Nizlopi.Skills developed: Time management, delegation, professional communication, and team work.
  • Estrat Events
    Forum Development Assistant
    Estrat Events Nov 2012 - Feb 2013
    Bristol
    During my time at Estrat Events (eSE), I took on the role as the Forum Development Assistant. eSE identifies specific challenges affecting the private and public sectors, and having understood these issues, facilitate structured bespoke meetings that create a platform for resolution and development. - I was responsible for sourcing local event support staff. e.g. photographer, videographers, and technicians. - My role consisted of developing media partnership with new outlets from West and Central Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. - Also I venue sourced in many developing countries, often negotiating a group booking discount.Skills developed: Professional communication, negotiating, and time management.

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Billy Ward's current role is Festival & Events Manager.

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Billy Ward attended University Of Kent, University Of Gloucestershire, Chepstow School.

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