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Somerton, Gb

Somerton, Gb

London

Taunton, Somerset

 Event Organiser for the Council’s two-day Coronation Celebration and King’s Coronation Bandstand Project in Taunton town centre, including contractor management and volunteer recruitment and management Event Control Tactical Lead (SWT) for Taunton’s town centre Remembrance parade and service (2022); police and County Council emergency planning liaison Manage the hire of council land for external events – process and scrutinise the event management plans (EMP) and risk assessments of event organisers (EO) holding events in one of the Council’s 28 parks and open spaces Support event organisers on a case-by-case basis; from initial online enquiry through their entire event planning, implementation, and feedback process; act as single-point-of-contact; signpost to event planning resources Participation in monthly Safety Advisory Group (SAG) meetings, supporting SAG regulators and acting as key liaison between group members and event organisers Seek to optimise the economic development of Taunton and the wider district by attracting and facilitating a wide and diverse range of events, utilising the council’s social media platforms to further event promotion Consult with internal and external stakeholders on event suitability and impact - including Councillors, members of the public, emergency services, enforcement officers and business owners Maintain and deploy up-to-date knowledge and understanding of event management best practice via industry-recognised bodies such as the Purple Guide and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Ensure consistent and unified service delivery for customers (EOs); work with colleagues across relevant council departments including Licensing, Health & Safety, Emergency Planning, Environmental Health and Highways

Somerset, England, United Kingdom

Retained operational firefighter at Somerton Fire Station, Somerset.

United Kingdom

 Coordinated a suite of projects to mitigate the negative impact of the Hinkley Point C Power Station on the local housing market Responsible for Housing Solutions Project funding (EDF) of £1.4m, and for creating schemes to provide accessible, affordable accommodation in the district Collaborated with a range of housing providers to support the complex accommodation needs of Somerset residents

Pilton, Somerset

 Delivered logistical coordination for The Park arena during the final phase of festival build, throughout show/week. Adapted to ever-changing circumstances and demanding conditions on-site; monitored and managed risks and reported progress directly to event license holders, area organisers and health & safety team Collaborated with festival Infrastructure and Procurement Teams to maintain onsite supplies and services throughout the build and show; controlled resource availability and assigned tasks and responsibilities to production crew  Troubleshot and implemented on-the-spot corrective action; dealt constantly with logistical issues as they arose within the arena and communicated continuously with personnel and agencies across the festival site to problem-solve

Pilton, Somerset

• Planning and management of the installation schedule for all phone and Wi-Fi requirements across the entire festival site, including Event Control Centre and Press Office; main point of contact for all 70+ festival Area Organisers.• Logistical coordination with central Site Infrastructure Office, communications engineers, power companies and radio technicians to ensure smooth and timely install and to troubleshoot as necessary.

South West Uk

 Dissemination among all Festival Area Organisers and key staff of the company’s policies and procedures under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)  Reporting directly to the Data Protection Officer (DPO); coordination of staff training event, collation and analysis of Data Protection Impact Risk Assessments (DPIRAs) site-wide, and production of GDPR content for crew intranet and 2019 festival handbook

London, United Kingdom

 Collaborated with senior officers from fire services across the UK to deliver key Programme messages, achieve strategic aims and develop stakeholder engagement through a range of internal and external communications platforms Produced and managed the NFCC’s interactive exhibition stand at the NEC Emergency Services Show (ESS) 2017 and 18 Implemented biannual, government-sponsored industry conferences (100+ delegates) at prestigious residential venues, attracting representatives from all 50 UK fire and rescue services

Pilton, Somerset

 Implemented the advance and on-site administration of backstage passes system, accrediting over 2,000 event personnel Controlled the collation of band contracts, riders and invoices through liaison with tour managers, agents and artists Key liaison for The Park Head Steward and team of 100+ volunteer stewards operating within The Park arena In compliance with event licensing H&S regulations - accredited and managed all on-site vehicles backstage within The Park

Southwark, London

Directed all event management related activities from inception to completion, including consultation with senior officers, budget management, venue booking, and liaising with speakers and suppliers.Demonstrated the Brigade’s rich history, diversity, and evolution through leading the programme of 150th anniversary events in 2016, chaired by the London Fire Commissioner and governed by the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA). Developed sponsorship packages, accomplished event marketing agreements in-line with organisational protocols and maintained strong working relationships with stakeholders. Led all aspects of annual event programme lifecycle, including scoping phase, planning, estimating, budgeting, and evaluation of corporate and ceremonial events on the LFB calendar. Headed a team of four event managers and an LFB apprentice; line-managed, trained and developed team members.Key contributions: Developed comprehensive plans and controlled all activities relating to LFB’s 150th anniversary corporate project; attained £152K sponsorship funds for anniversary events. Managed project budget of £260K, comprising both public and commercial funds; ensured on-time and within budget project execution. Licence Holder for ‘Safe in the City’ - LFB’s 150th anniversary flagship outdoor event; produced the Event Management Plan (EMP), for approval by the Safety Advisory Group (SAG). Completed event marketing campaigns across several platforms, including LFB’s social media accounts, website, magazine, sponsor and stakeholder websites, and print media. Negotiated with industry trade unions to secure volunteer terms of employment at events, in compliance with organisational protocol.Major events implemented - see 'Projects'.

Southwark

Islington, London

Operated and drove fire appliance (engine) on emergency calls. Attended and brought to safe conclusion numerous types of emergency incident, including fires, road traffic collisions and life-threatening situations; on-duty during 2011 London Riots.Key contributions: Collaborated with police and ambulance services, and local authorities to improve inter-agency co-ordination at incidents. Promoted community fire safety and cultural diversity through events and public home-visits. Continued professional development through skill-specific training – both voluntary and prescribed. Equalities Champion for red watch at Islington Fire Station

Nationwide

 Promoted large-scale tours (mainly live comedy) across the UK, including ‘Little Britain’ and Queen UK (2005) Managed 40-strong touring Company, comprising high-profile celebrities and professional performers Collated and analysed ticket sales-figures for numerous large-scale live tours  Tour Coordinator for smaller-scale live comedy stand-up tours; sourced venues and researched venue availability

Soho, London

• Promotion of large-scale tours (mainly live comedy) across the UK, including ‘Little Britain’ • Tour Coordinator for smaller-scale live comedy stand-up tours • Sourcing venues and researching venue availability; routing UK tours• Collation and analysis of ticket sales-figures for numerous live arena tours

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Bournemouth, United Kingdom