Chris Lawlor Email & Phone Number

Ireland

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Events manager responsible for the creation and execution of conferencing & strategic events across the global WorldStrides portfolio. The co-ordination of medium to large sized sales events and product launches across multiple US and Central American cities incorporating offsite leisure activities and successful sales campaigns.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Within this role I Launched an effective and growing client base within the UK whilst building and maintaining a core customer market within Merlin’s existing portfolio. Creating and implementing public & corporate events on a nationwide basis. Successful member of a small team responsible for the opening / launch of Sea Life Manchester in June 2013.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Logistics manager for key charities and NGO’s on a global scale; managing complex itineraries utilizing vast geographical knowledge and outstanding organizational skills. Specializing in Central Africa, the Middle East, U.S. and South and Central America.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Operating within the logistics management of Manchester United FC, Blackburn Rovers FC and Sunderland AFC. Planning and coordination of team travel & events including: Champions League fixtures across Europe, player’s gala dinners and private parties, charity balls and other national & international sporting events. Accountable for sourcing ground arrangements including hotels and travel. Managing report writing, budgets and calculating return on investment. Key achievements*Management and personal development of a team.*Successful member of a team responsible for the organization and delivery of Manchester United’s 2008 & 2009 Champions League Finals in Moscow & Rome, including all team and supporter logistics and events whilst on location around Europe.*Effectively marketed Dream Break and Matchday packages through traditional and digital mail, press, magazines and networking.*Forged, maintained and developed relationships with national and international hotel chains, key suppliers, destination management companies and local tourist boards. *Personal contact for club officials and corporate clients on a 24 hour basis displaying outstanding customer service skills & client discretion.*Assumed ownership of events from inception to completion.*The organization and onsite management of mid and pre season training breaks across Europe for Sunderland AFC, Blackburn Rovers and Glasgow Rangers