Richard Buxton Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Key responsibilities-Successfully managing projects up to £1million and supporting larger projects up to £10million.-Pitching to clients, both new and existing.-Leading and motivating teams, fostering a collaborative work environment. Collaborating with production and creative teams internally, and varying freelancers from both departments.-Estimating and budget management. Very proficient in Procim.-Simultaneously managing varying projects at different project cycles… Show more Key responsibilities-Successfully managing projects up to £1million and supporting larger projects up to £10million.-Pitching to clients, both new and existing.-Leading and motivating teams, fostering a collaborative work environment. Collaborating with production and creative teams internally, and varying freelancers from both departments.-Estimating and budget management. Very proficient in Procim.-Simultaneously managing varying projects at different project cycles throughout the year.-Integrating sustainability into every step in the process.Key achievements-Management of events with key market leaders; Google, Stripe, Barclays, Zoom, and Niantic. From intricate exhibition stands to large-scale outdoor festivals with 60,000 attendees, consistently achieving high client satisfaction and delivering projects on time and on budget.-Managing events worldwide: UK, USA, France, Germany, Spain, Turkey, Italy.-Secured a new client, with a budget spend of £400,000 through a compelling creative pitch.-All projects managed brought in on budget, on time, and to high client satisfaction.-Very strong production and design knowledge from AV, lighting, and print.-Obtained an excellent reputation from the production and creative departments.-In 2023, I achieved the highest project margins at my level, demonstrating exceptional budget management skills. Show less

Hertfordshire

Key responsibilities-Estimating and budget management of various projects up to £500,000.-Cultivated strong client and supplier relationships, ensuring clear communication and project success.-Venue sourcing.-Winning business and handling new business enquiries.-Led the entire project lifecycle from initial concept to successful event execution.-Provided on-site event management, overseeing smooth operation and client satisfaction.Key achievements-Pitched and… Show more Key responsibilities-Estimating and budget management of various projects up to £500,000.-Cultivated strong client and supplier relationships, ensuring clear communication and project success.-Venue sourcing.-Winning business and handling new business enquiries.-Led the entire project lifecycle from initial concept to successful event execution.-Provided on-site event management, overseeing smooth operation and client satisfaction.Key achievements-Pitched and closed a new client, Rockitfish’s largest ever project, of £500,00. The client feedback was incredible and now want Rockitfish to organise quarterly events worldwide.-Exceeded my annual operating target. Show less

Project managing and working as a technical producer on global virtual events

London, United Kingdom

Key responsibilities-Simultaneously project managing the event portfolio worldwide, total of 6 annual events.-End-to-end planning, team and budget management.-Account management of all sponsors and clients across all events.-Conducted market research to identify new event themes and strategies to drive attendee engagement.-Delegate and registration management for thousands of attendees.-Managing, hiring and training junior staff members.-Strong production and design… Show more Key responsibilities-Simultaneously project managing the event portfolio worldwide, total of 6 annual events.-End-to-end planning, team and budget management.-Account management of all sponsors and clients across all events.-Conducted market research to identify new event themes and strategies to drive attendee engagement.-Delegate and registration management for thousands of attendees.-Managing, hiring and training junior staff members.-Strong production and design knowledge from AV, lighting, and print.-Using and implementing event tech to automate and streamline processes, like cvent-Post event attendee data analysis and wrap up reporting.Key achievements-Secured a cost savings of £250,000 by successfully negotiating out of cancelled contracts during Covid-19.-Successfully pivoted entire event portfolio virtual during lockdown.-Managed table sales to Awards ceremony. Exceeded target 3 years running.-Ignite London won Bronze at The Conference Awards 2020 for the 2019 edition.-Successfully launched Ignite into the USA in 2020.-Triple growth in paying tickets for the ABM Conference over the span of 4 years. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Designing and selling bespoke sponsorship packages as feature areas across 20+ high-profile consumer exhibitions, averaging 25,000 visitors. A mixture of nurturing existing accounts and new business.Shows include Country Living Christmas Fairs, London Art Fair, Cycle Show, and MoveIT.

Meribel, France

Managing a large team at one of the Alp’s most reputable live music Après venues. Live music every day, high-profile guests, and outstanding customer service. The venue brought together the small Alpine community by being the focal point of Meribel. Beat previous season’s sales record two seasons running. Hosted and run an annual weeklong live music event called Ronnie Loves Music Festival. Acts include Norman Jay OBE, Zane Lowe, Sunset Sons, and the Mouse Outfit.

London, United Kingdom

Managing the media accounts, upselling, and cross-selling media opportunities. Also responsible for growing the subscription base to The Covered Bond Report. Organised a networking event with Awards ceremony in Frankfurt.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Management With Operations And Project Management, 2.1

Activities and Societies: Intramural football My dissertation is published as a briefing paper of which I'm a joint author with my.

Education record

A-Levels: Maths; Business; Media