Emma Buchanan Email & Phone Number

Marlow, Gb

Marlow, Gb

High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

Marlow

Small Planet is a specialist pharmaceutical meeting planner working on events occurring along the Clinical Trial Pathway. We offer a comprehensive event organisation service, which is designed as a Turn-key Solution. This, coupled with our experience and knowledge of the requirements of pharmaceutical events, means you can, if you need to, leave all the arrangements to us, and focus on delivering your key messages and inspiring your colleagues to achieve the best possible outcomes from your audience.

Maidenhead

Responsible for the successful planning and delivery of bespoke event management solutions and the growth of selected key accounts.

Marlow

Played a prime role in the successful project management and delivery of the prestigious “Global Commercial Competition” for this blue chip organisation.Key responsibilities included:-* Key involvement in the decision making process around the event programme * Careful co-ordination and overseeing of all aspects of the 3 day incentive programme including logistics, production, communications, merchandising and delegate management elements* Regular, detailed client liasion regarding the stringent HSSE demands of the project

Marlow

Using my Pharmaceutical knowledge and experience I have delivered an extensive range of International meetings and congresses on these complex and demanding accounts. Key responsibilities included:* The successful planning and delivery of a wide range of Pharmaceutical events in Europe and the USA to include Stand Alone Meetings, Congresses, Investigator Meetings and Advisory Boards with delegate numbers ranging from 20 – 650 pax.* Ability to adhere to and advise on strict Pharmaceutical guidelines and compliance regulations. * Maintaining full budgetary control over main hub budget and separate country budgets to ensure that supplier payment deadlines can be met, events are delivered within budget and maximum savings are negotiated from all suppliers.* Regular, timely telecons and correspondence with the client * Planning and carrying out of detailed site inspections to include full risk assessment* Detailed review of delegate data to ensure that delegate recruitment is in line with client expectations and that attrition and cancellation policies are managed where appropriate. * Regular liaision with Medical Education, Exhibition and Production agencies when relevant to ensure clearly defined roles and responsibilities and aid seamless delivery.

Luton, United Kingdom

Team player within a meetings management team of conference professionals, responsible for the organisation and delivery of a wide range of meetings for both internal and external customers; ensuring adherence to Corporate guidelines Key achievements included:* Played a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a 3 day National Sales Conference for 600 delegates, accommodated over 10 hotels with a budget of over £600k.* Built up trusted relationships with Brand Teams and Field Force by supporting meeting requirements * Co-ordinated the full logistical details for healthcare professionals attending a number of International congresses. Ensured timely registration and convenient and cost-effective group and domestic travel.* Initiated job bag process in Mercury and followed up to ensure timely completion.* Processed all HCP delegate expenses ensuring strict adherence to compliance policy.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for the venue sourcing of all UK and international meetings and events from 10-1200 delegates.* Consistently handled in excess of 40 live events simultaneously.* Exceeded targets on percentage cost savings required for bookings placed.* Regularly updated knowledge of the meetings and venue industry by attending a minimum of 9 familiarisation visits per quarter.

Sri Lanka

I spent an incredibly worthwhile four months in the Galle district of Sri Lanka assisting in a wide range of rehabilitation projects to benefit the local community.

Harrogate, United Kingdom

Provided field force support to a key Pharmaceutical client through the sourcing and booking of meeting space and accommodation in line with planned customer visits and team meetings. Part of a small team responsible for the successful planning, organisation and delivery of a wide range of internal and external Pharmaceutical events. * Developed excellent working relationships with several key clients* Approached to offer seconded support to corporate client for 3 months* Maximised customer savings through careful negotiation

South East Asia, Australia And New Zealand

Leeds, United Kingdom

Responsible for ensuring maximisation of revenue though the use of accurate yield management strategies.* Increased occupancy levels by more than 9%.* Significantly increased yield and average room rates.* Part of a two person team responsible for the enormous planning, communication and organisation process involved in relocating over 300 bookings to ensure the successful expansion from a 25 room to 40 room conference centre.

Leeds, United Kingdom

Managing the promotion and conference sales of a 75 bedroomed hotel with 12 conference rooms and a banqueting capacity of 250* Rewarded for being “Employee of the Year”