Dan M. Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

The bulk of my work was done through W E Audio Ltd – site management, planning and logistics - installing public address systems & pro audio for large scale live events. 2021 saw me at; Reading & Leeds festivals, Bournemouth Air show, Swansea fireworks, touring with ‘The Girls Bathroom’ live podcast show & working on a number of large conferences and award shows.

Offered a fulltime position off the back of my freelance work - A continuation of my involvement in site management, planning, logistics and general audio crewing for large public events. Site manager for ‘The Women’s Tour’ (tour of Britain cycling), Swansea Air Show & Southport Air Show. Also audio crewing on various large scale projects, tours & corporate events.

United Kingdom

Originally starting my work for Headstart as a freelancer, I eventually took up a full time position towards the end of 2013.2010 - 2013: Freelance Activity Instructor, Event Crew, Warehouse & Logistical Support2013 - 2015: Warehouse & Logistics Manager + Activity Instructor, Event Crew & Event Management experience gained.2015 - 2021: Event ManagerDuties and experience across all employment included:Liaising with clients to gain precise event requirements. Designing unique concepts from both verbal/ written briefs and creating custom proposals. Working closely with key stakeholders at every level of the business to ensure the effective delivery of events. Encouraging repeat business and revenue generation. Working closely with event organisers, while managing a large number of contractors to create a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all their needs. All aspects of planning and organisation relevant to; conferences, award shows, away days, product launches, team building & activity days, outdoor events, evening/dinner entertainment and client receptions. Liaising with high profile corporate clients, contract negotiation and procurement of suppliers; venues, catering, audio/visual, security & all equipment rental needs. Management of set design, graphic design & printing. Preparing promotional material & delegate packs. Maintaining a calendar of events for effective long term planning & management. Looking after accommodation, schedules, travel, day plans and registration procedures. Assisting venues with group rooms and banqueting processes & procedures. Writing risk assessments and method statements to cover all aspects of Health & Safety - including insurance coverage. Logistical planning, managing vehicles, drivers, load in/out times & procedures, parking, sub contractors. Creating load lists, preparing & fixing kit, loading/unloading vans, trucks and trailers. 8+ years experience of driving Luton vans, LWB vans and trailers. 3 years forklift experience.

United Kingdom

Working mostly for:ARM Marquees: Marquee Erector, Crew Chief, Warehouse Op, Van DriverARM Catering: Sous Chef, Barman, Waiter, KPHeadstart Events: Activity Instructor, Crew, Van Driver, Warehouse & Logistics Op, Van DriverESC Events: Activity Instructor, Crew, Warehouse Manager, Van DriverGround Control: Marquee Erector