Dave Octave Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

3 month contract role supporting the events team by delivering a number of events and sourcing venues for upcoming calendar events. This was a short-term contract role to cover a resourcing gap.• Event logistics & on-site management• Creating invitations & branded event materials• Event guidance, support and post event analysis

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for managing BAB’s two-day transatlantic event consisting of two conferences, a networking reception, an awards dinner and ExCom dinner. I am also managing all aspects and logistics for the Women’s Conference, Annual Gala Dinner, Golf Day and Christmas lunch as well as various networking events including the Young Professionals Networking series. Key responsibilities:• End-to-end planning of the design, organisation, execution and evaluation of BAB events and ensure they… Show more Responsible for managing BAB’s two-day transatlantic event consisting of two conferences, a networking reception, an awards dinner and ExCom dinner. I am also managing all aspects and logistics for the Women’s Conference, Annual Gala Dinner, Golf Day and Christmas lunch as well as various networking events including the Young Professionals Networking series. Key responsibilities:• End-to-end planning of the design, organisation, execution and evaluation of BAB events and ensure they meet budgetary goals and organisational objectives.• Working closely with membership team to secure relevant free venues and sponsorship for networking events where appropriate.• Design of marketing material in InDesign and Dotmailer marketing emails to promote events. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Contract role covering the Event Managers maternity leave working with various different aspects of the business and various clients. Responsible for implementing the effective delivery of the events programme including conferences, workshops, industry dinners, roadshows, staff awards, recognition events and client/networking events.Key responsibilities:• Managing all events from start to finish, including concept and design, across the Highways and Transportation business and Rail… Show more Contract role covering the Event Managers maternity leave working with various different aspects of the business and various clients. Responsible for implementing the effective delivery of the events programme including conferences, workshops, industry dinners, roadshows, staff awards, recognition events and client/networking events.Key responsibilities:• Managing all events from start to finish, including concept and design, across the Highways and Transportation business and Rail business as well as the UK business events where required.• Managing all event related logistics including venue sourcing, travel and accommodation, negotiation, catering, speaker and production briefs, onsite management, allocating roles and responsibilities and AV.• Working collaboratively with the communications, marketing and graphics teams to ensure events are run in line with each businesses strategy and business plans. • Researching key industry events and working with Senior Leadership team to ensure appropriate individuals are in attendance.• Managing requests for sponsorship opportunities and ensuring Atkins brand is clearly promoted.• Ensuring that events are run to budget and negotiations are made to ensure most cost effective/reliable suppliers are engaged.• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally (suppliers, event organisers, clients). • Post event evaluation, analysis and feedback reports.• Line management of Events Officer Show less

London, United Kingdom

A temporary contract returning to a previous role (see below) to single handily manage the end-to-end delivery of two high profile conferences (largest; 500 delegates and 32 speakers) and a roadshows program plus several smaller one-off events.

London, United Kingdom

Contract role primarily responsible for co-ordination of VVIP corporate events and hospitality leading up to, during and post Prudential RideLondon 2014. Also working on major conferences and supporting on Corportate Events Team events and hospitality as required.Responsibilities included:* Conference planning, logisitcs and on-site delivery,* Central point of contact (relating to Prudential RideLondon) for all external business units and international departments,*… Show more Contract role primarily responsible for co-ordination of VVIP corporate events and hospitality leading up to, during and post Prudential RideLondon 2014. Also working on major conferences and supporting on Corportate Events Team events and hospitality as required.Responsibilities included:* Conference planning, logisitcs and on-site delivery,* Central point of contact (relating to Prudential RideLondon) for all external business units and international departments,* Working closely with internal functions to ensuree that message are consistent and timelines met effectively,* Managing communications and updates for internal staff/Team Prudential riders Show less

London, United Kingdom

Planning and delivering professional, economical and measurable events for a wide ranging portfolio of clients throughout the business. Responsibilities include consultation and strategy planning and stakeholder management, venue sourcing, supplier management, internal and external marketing, delegate management, budget control, on the day logistics management and post event analysis and feedback.As an events professional my role is not just to deliver the event but to advise my… Show more Planning and delivering professional, economical and measurable events for a wide ranging portfolio of clients throughout the business. Responsibilities include consultation and strategy planning and stakeholder management, venue sourcing, supplier management, internal and external marketing, delegate management, budget control, on the day logistics management and post event analysis and feedback.As an events professional my role is not just to deliver the event but to advise my 'client' on the best options and, what in my experience, is the most effective solution to obtain the effective outcome. It is this element that makes a good events organiser a great events professional.I have been responsible for managing several regional work programmes each with an average of 1500 delegates over the duration.Other achievements including:* organising and hosting the annual 3 day residential Summer School from 2005-2012 for over 100 international Senior Management delegates.* Full management of numerous conferences for between 300 and 700 delegates.* Organisation of high profile round table meetings and networking events.* Staging Chairman's breakfast, lunches and dinners.* Management of staff divisional events. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Freelance venture.During this time, and mostly for fun, my business partner and I organised a series of celebration events including a 70th birthday party, several Children's parties and Christmas parties. Key responsibilities included:* Advertising and marketing.* Client engagement.* Full event service including venue sourcing and on the day management.We also hosted a monthly live music showcase night for unsigned singers and bands at venues including The Hard… Show more Freelance venture.During this time, and mostly for fun, my business partner and I organised a series of celebration events including a 70th birthday party, several Children's parties and Christmas parties. Key responsibilities included:* Advertising and marketing.* Client engagement.* Full event service including venue sourcing and on the day management.We also hosted a monthly live music showcase night for unsigned singers and bands at venues including The Hard Rock Cafe in Piccadilly and The Gardening Club in Covent Garden. Key responsibilities include:* Sourcing of venues and negotiations regard best deals,* Sourcing of acts and creating show line,* Marketing of events via social media,* Management of website and ticket sales,* Branding and merchandise,* Show night Compere Show less

Various Locations, Uk

Face to face marketing at nationwide roadshow and large exhibitions including the Ideal Home Show.Responsibilities including:* Receiving full roadshow brief from Marketing agency and client,* Liaising with location contacts,* Briefing and managing event team (team often changes from location to location),* Managing all logistics,* Customer relations,* Feedback and analysis .

Education record

Education record

Wedding Consultancy, Diploma

Event Management & Pr, Diploma