Chris Timms Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Wasserman is a marketing company with the head of a consultancy and heart of a creative agency. We believe in the unrelenting pursuit of better. We create better partnerships, experiences, campaigns and promotions that deliver better standout, engagement and returns for brands and rights holders in the world of sports, entertainment and culture.My experience spans all stages of the event life cycle:• Project conception, research and feasibility• Financial management;… Show more Wasserman is a marketing company with the head of a consultancy and heart of a creative agency. We believe in the unrelenting pursuit of better. We create better partnerships, experiences, campaigns and promotions that deliver better standout, engagement and returns for brands and rights holders in the world of sports, entertainment and culture.My experience spans all stages of the event life cycle:• Project conception, research and feasibility• Financial management; Budgeting (up to £1 million), purchase orders, tracking and reconciliation • Cross department integration with internal design studio, finance, legal and warehouse teams • Client focused; leading meetings, building on client relationships and developing trust• Stakeholder engagement; working with organisers, venues, H&S and traffic management teams • Supplier management; briefing, budgeting, negotiation and ensuring high standards in execution • Production, tech and utilities; implementation of sound, lighting, staging, rigging, power & water• Health & Safety; risk assessments, method statements and insurance • Production scheduling; detailed systematic event planning through project life cycle• Team leadership; establishing project timelines and specific deadlines within multi person teams • Team management; delegation of up to 8+ within office and 40+ during live events• Logistics; Management of external logistics providers, National & International events and tours • Warehouse; Working efficiently to manage all goods moving through and stored at warehouse • Execution; management of onsite build, event delivery and break Show less

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

- Full project management of VIP areas for NFL Fan Rally and NFL on Regent Street. - Responsible for end to end event planning and delivery, from initial design conception, pitching to project directors, coordinating logistics, supply chain management, booking of staff and equipment, team leadership and supplier sourcing and negotiation. - Working with and continual communication with internal design and finance departments. - Budget control; utilising tracking system… Show more - Full project management of VIP areas for NFL Fan Rally and NFL on Regent Street. - Responsible for end to end event planning and delivery, from initial design conception, pitching to project directors, coordinating logistics, supply chain management, booking of staff and equipment, team leadership and supplier sourcing and negotiation. - Working with and continual communication with internal design and finance departments. - Budget control; utilising tracking system and fulfilling post event reconciliation and reporting.- Raising purchase orders and expense claims in Paprika accounting software.- Acting as client point of contact. - Assistant to production manager for NFL Fan Rally, held in Trafalgar Square with an attendance of 40,000. - Management of complex site wide vehicle access and accreditation databases, sourcing and comparison of products and services, allocation and distribution of furniture, catering and radio communication devices. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

- Acting as supervisor for the Event Operations Group Australia (www.eventopsgroup.com.au). - Managing up to eight Event Labour staff, encompassing various tasks around the entirety of the circuit, including; signage, runner service, grounds maintenance, fencing and Para webbing. - Recording of daily tasks and schedules to ensure efficient time lines are adhered to. -Working in conjunction with the operations manager to efficiently complete specific tasks, including;… Show more - Acting as supervisor for the Event Operations Group Australia (www.eventopsgroup.com.au). - Managing up to eight Event Labour staff, encompassing various tasks around the entirety of the circuit, including; signage, runner service, grounds maintenance, fencing and Para webbing. - Recording of daily tasks and schedules to ensure efficient time lines are adhered to. -Working in conjunction with the operations manager to efficiently complete specific tasks, including; official track closure, siting 120 shipping containers, FIA lighting and implementing the installation of substantial site infrastructure. - Extensive logistical planning to ensure forklift operations are fulfilled throughout the event.- Day-to-day running of multiple projects simultaneously for the Site Manager and Project Director, with regular client liaison.- Provide critical analysis and use strong problem solving skills to implement remedial action when required.- Prepare, monitor and assist in the completion of the budget tracking database. - Identify risks, understand the risk management plan and manage specific risk issues accordingly. Show less

Australia

- Key member of the operations team, ensuring course and Mudder village set up and de-rig is completed within designated time frame and to specific health & safety standards. - Full traffic and parking responsibilities, including supervising third party suppliers and performing staff briefings.- Working closely with the workforce manager through volunteer distribution and management.

Melbourne, Australia

- Providing efficient pre-event administration: safety documentation, operational plans, signage, credentials and insurance.- Successful delivery of MotoGP exhibition comprising of 33 exhibitors, requiring detailed preparation from initial planning stages through to delivery and de-rig.- Assistance throughout event process to multiple teams within the motorsport and entertainment departments.

Melbourne, Australia

- Liaising with clients and auditors, assisting with requests, queries, issues and any other client needs as required.- Extensive communication with bankers and various internal departments.- Processing of general audit and treasury certificate, lending annexure, invoice and company legal notes.- Analysis of large client profiles to identify multiple entities, accounts and interest rates for auditing purposes. - Auditing and service reviews for high profile… Show more - Liaising with clients and auditors, assisting with requests, queries, issues and any other client needs as required.- Extensive communication with bankers and various internal departments.- Processing of general audit and treasury certificate, lending annexure, invoice and company legal notes.- Analysis of large client profiles to identify multiple entities, accounts and interest rates for auditing purposes. - Auditing and service reviews for high profile, large global clients.- Working to extremely tight deadlines in practice with financial year end.- Competent in software programs such as eBOBS, Insight, Relationships, Cigar.- Managing all invoicing and account charging in a timely manner.- Inputting data into company tracking system, filing of all paperwork and training new team members. Show less

Lambeth, London

- The role was to achieve successful events by effectively managing front and back of house operations through stringent planning, high delivery standards and efficient post event analysis to enable development and business growth. - Delivery of the company’s most high profile events through complex logistical planning, hiring of equipment, supply chain and staffing management, negotiation and constant communication between clients, suppliers and venues.- Managing events up to… Show more - The role was to achieve successful events by effectively managing front and back of house operations through stringent planning, high delivery standards and efficient post event analysis to enable development and business growth. - Delivery of the company’s most high profile events through complex logistical planning, hiring of equipment, supply chain and staffing management, negotiation and constant communication between clients, suppliers and venues.- Managing events up to 1,400 guests and 200 staff members.- Work closely with the planning team to produce the client’s events, on time, within budget and to a very high standard. - Completion of post event reports, capturing essential data and information for future projects and repeat business.- Management of 3 back of house warehouse staff.- Standardising and streamlining business function by incorporating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) into both office and event environments. Such templates include risk assessments, running orders, transport schedules, order and enquiry forms. - Teaching and mentoring a student during their year in industry (completed 2012/2013). Key Achievements- Nominated for Acorn Hospitality Award 2012 - Reduced large expenditure costs by implementing and maintaining, recruitment and training programmes of our own staffing.- Successfully completing the company’s most profitable week. 5 events, 5 venues, 4814 guests, 432 staff members and 7 vehicles. Show less

Ba Hons Events Management, Event Management, First Class Hons

3 year programme completing units in marketing and promotions, sponsorship, sustainability and risk management, etc. Final year.

9 Gcse'S Graded A - C