Claire Baxter

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Head of Eventus, Culture and Arts @ Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, GB
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Belfast Metropolitan Area, United Kingdom
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About Claire Baxter

I joke that my department at Queen's University Belfast has all of the bits that nobody else knew what to do with and that's kind of why I love my job! An Event Manager at heart, I'm still lucky enough to get the opportunity to be hands on by looking after the management of the University's core events (all the good ones ... Graduation, Presidential visits, award ceremonies, and so on). Day to day though, I'm responsible for a team of around 40 staff, split into seven small, specialist teams, with a remit that includes curation of the Naughton Gallery, management of the Queen's Film Theatre and Film Hub NI, operation of two retail units, business development, external conferences/events and academic timetabling. I love that no two days are ever the same.Having worked as Timetabling Manager here for 10 years before being offered by current role, I have extensive experience using a range of specialist software systems, including the suite of Scientia products (I'm actually a 'Scientia Enterprise Expert') and the Kinetics Kx modules. I'm also well used to using the full range of Office products, I'm a dab hand with Photoshop and I have a good working knowledge of SQL. I'm a PRINCE2 professional and my CV shows that I have experience in change management, delivering against ambitious commercial income targets, the development of sustainable business plans, managing significant budgets and writing and presenting reports at a senior management level.I love making connections, so feel free to give me a shout.

Claire Baxter's Current Company Details
Queen's University Belfast

Queen'S University Belfast

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Head of Eventus, Culture and Arts
Belfast, GB
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qub.ac.uk
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7050
Claire Baxter Work Experience Details
  • Queen'S University Belfast
    Head Of Eventus, Culture And Arts
    Queen'S University Belfast
    Belfast, Gb
  • Queen'S University Belfast
    Head Of Eventus, Culture And Arts
    Queen'S University Belfast Jan 2015 - Present
    Belfast, United Kingdom
    Head of Eventus, Culture and Arts with responsibility for the event management of all core University events (including Graduation) and line management responsibility for a range of departments including external Conference and Events, Business Development Unit, Timetabling and Room Booking Unit, Academic costume hire service (the Gown Store), the Naughton Gallery and University art collection, the Queen's Film Theatre, the Welcome Centre reception and gift shop and the Students' Union shop.
  • Queen'S University Belfast
    Timetabling And Room Booking Manager
    Queen'S University Belfast Apr 2006 - Jan 2015
    Belfast, United Kingdom
    Manager of the University’s Timetabling and Room Booking Unit, coordinating the timetabling of meetings, events and teaching into 400 bookable rooms with a team of 3 staff who create and publish the annual Student Timetable for 20,000 students, scheduling over 9000 individual teaching activities in a 3 month period. Developed new methods for writing the academic timetable and a range of KPI's to measure it's quality. Reviewed patterns of room usage to ensure best allocation of space and coordinated system developments and online enhancements to streamline the room booking service. Experienced in using the suite of Scientia Timetabling products, Kinestics Kx modules and a Scientia Enterprise Expert.
  • Queen'S University  Belfast
    Biocop Project Manager
    Queen'S University Belfast Oct 2005 - Apr 2006
    Belfast, United Kingdom
    Project Manager to the European Commission funded project, BioCop, co-ordinating events for and the activities of 24 partners worldwide. Responsible for organising all partner meetings, held throughout Europe and in Canada and co-ordinated Project stakeholder meetings in Prague and Budapest, handling all aspects of the event from the travel, accommodation and venue to the evening entertainment. Represented the project at meetings held at the EC Headquarters in Belgium and undertook the compilation and delivery of the Project’s monthly progress reports. Managed the Project’s multi-million pound budget and produced annual statements of expenditure from each partner, ensuring the information was fed into the appropriate Financial Systems.
  • Edinburgh Napier University
    Events Coordinator
    Edinburgh Napier University Apr 2003 - Oct 2005
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Co-ordinator of all external Event business into the University’s meeting, function and classrooms, including weddings, conferences, large functions and delegate management. Responsible for several large scale international conference and events, including a Prime Ministerial visit to the University. Maintained control of all invoicing for the department and worked to strict budgets to ensure maximum income for the University whilst still maintaining complete Client satisfaction. Co-ordinated the work of porters, cleaners, AV technicians and catering staff across the University to ensure that events ran smoothly and to the complete satisfaction of the Client.
  • Deer Park Golf And Country Club
    Conference And Events Manager
    Deer Park Golf And Country Club Apr 2002 - Apr 2003
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Head of Conference and Events Department of large leisure facility and Championship Golf Course, with responsibility for personnel management, budgets, rotas, staff recruitment and training. Planned and managed several large-scale events including a Fundraising Family Day, corporate entertainment, weddings and a fireworks display for local families. Increased business turnover and membership for the first time in 5 years. Liaised with local and national press to secure effective advertising and publicity, resulting in the most successful ad campaign in the Club’s history. Developed relationships with Corporate Clients, potential and existing members and visiting parties to maximise Club revenue on day-to-day basis.
  • Visitscotland
    Press Officer
    Visitscotland Aug 2000 - Apr 2002
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    General assistant to a number of departments, including the Executive Offices, Press Office, Exhibitions and Events and Parliamentary Liaison teams. Actively involved in the event management of a number of large and small scale events, including the Scottish Thistle Awards, Scotland United Conference, Frank Mullen Trust Ball, Scotland’s Travel Fair, press conferences and Scotland’s presence at a number of trade fairs including the World Travel Market and the British Open Golf Tournament. Successfully managed nine roadshow-style events in six months across diverse areas of Scotland to promote the website visitscotland.com. Generated positive media publicity for Scotland through press releases and photocalls. Effectively dealt with day-to-day press enquiries and made valuable media contacts. Researched and prepared Executive briefings for Press Conferences and trade events.

Claire Baxter Skills

Event Management Event Planning Management Higher Education Timetabling Senior Management Communications Financial Reporting Strategic Planning Budgeting And Forecasting Customer Retention Risk Management Social Media Kpi Implementation Budget Management Strategic Influence Data Analysis Staff Development Customer Service Graduations Staff Appraisal Customer Focused Service Change Management Business Planning Budgetary Control Alumni Relations Kpi Reports Leadership Written And Oral Presentation Skills Microsoft Office Hitting Targets Staff Training Spss Ms Project Qualitative Research Public Speaking

Claire Baxter Education Details

  • University Of Edinburgh
    University Of Edinburgh
    2:1
  • Craigmount High School
    Craigmount High School

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Claire Baxter attended University Of Edinburgh, Craigmount High School.

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