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Edinburgh, GB

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Key Responsibilities:
• Work with the Sales team to support their strategy for growth by providing regional events for both lead generation and practice growth throughout the UK.
• Ensure that objectives are clear and achievable for each event, and work with the appropriate teams to enable the objectives to be met
• Ensure that all event products including stands, literature, merchandise is current and source replacements where necessary
• Keep all interested parties up to date with bookings, costs and what is required of internal attendees
• Ensure all necessary items are in place in advance of the event

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

• Working for a leading provider of financial solutions. Responsible for:
• Plans and executes all company events globally for international market
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders, clients, suppliers,agencies and industry experts
• Maintains strong relationships with numerous international vendors to plan overseas events.
• Manages budget, preparing accurate cost reports and provides suggestions to minimise costs and maximise profits
• Leads event logistics, including public relations, advertising, collateral material, design and production

London, United Kingdom

• Provided portable hotel solutions to UK-wide events while supporting Event Manager in ensuring smooth operations - from event design and marketing, bookings and sales to guest experience on site.
• Lead building team during site set up and derig as Site Build Foreman
• Harnessed strong people management skills to complete client and journalist show arounds
• Conducted site checks prior to start of event to ensure service and facility set-up
• Coordinated and resolved guest requests and issues; tactfully manage arising concerns / complaints
• Oversaw communication using social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Provided telephone answering, admin and reception service as well as organised mail, welcomed visitors and provided hospitality towards guests and clients.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

• Lead, motivated and provided overall direction to a team of eight staff, while instilling a culture of customer service excellence.
• Tactfully and diplomatically resolved customer concerns and complaints.
• Oversaw the management and reconciliation of cash and till operations; investigated any arising discrepancies.
• Reduced staff attrition through effective recruitment, leadership, engagement and performance management.
• Reduced stock loss via the development and implementation of loss prevention plans and contribution to critical commercial decision-making.

Aberdeen

• Designed and delivered an event to raise funds for Maggie’s Aberdeen in accordance with charity brand and principles.
• Sourced and selected potential venues, and created event concepts and brands.
• Contributed to the development of marketing, sales and PR plans, alongside the development and distribution of press releases.
• Forged, maintained and nurtured sponsor relationships.

Professional Diploma In Digital Marketing

I completed the Digital Marketing Institute Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing. Core modules include: Digital marketing strategy.

Ba (Hons), Event Management, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Established and ran the first Events Management Society with fellow classmate; acted as Co-President.Gained.

Hnd, Advertising And Public Relations, Scqf Level 8

This course gave me a insight into the key concepts involved in marketing research and strategy, alongside creating and sustaining brand.