Jared Irwin Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

London Area, United Kingdom

Auckland, New Zealand

Assistant Manager to a team of event executives and coordinatorsDelivery creative and unique events tailored to differing client briefs and budgets.Manage up to six events weekly. Ranging between weddings, conferences, intimate meetings, to activations and exhibitions.End to end event producing, from concept to execution.Sales activities - responding to enquiries, proposals, contracts, client meetings and hostings.Assist in preparing and updating the departmental budget.Maximize revenue through cross-selling and upselling to meet targets.Adhere to the operational budget, control costs, and approve expenditures.

Auckland, New Zealand

Create and executive unique experiences tailored to differing client briefs and budgets.Manage up to six events weekly. Ranging between weddings, conferences, intimate meetings, to activations and exhibitions.End to end event production from enquiry to execution.Maintain positive relationships with internal departments, suppliers, vendors, and stakeholders.Support ADOE MICE with proposals and contract follow-ups during peak periods.Ensure efficient day-to-day coordination of MICE programs, including administration and reporting.Handle last-minute leads from enquiry to execution.

Deliver unique catering experiences, enhance guest experience.Manage multiple accounts to fulfill event and catering requirements.Collaborate with clients on event details, including venue, budget, guests, and timelines. Plan menus, coordinate catering services, and select entertainment.Create tailored proposals and contracts based on client preferences. Drive sales through product upselling to enhance profitability.Foster customer relationships to enhance loyalty and expand the customer base.Handle billing for corporate and key account catering.

Managed multiple accounts, exceeding event and catering needs.Collaborated closely with clients on venue, budget, guests, catering, and timelines.Planned menus, coordinated catering, selected entertainment, and décor.Supervised onsite staff and provided exceptional customer service.Assessed event success and implemented improvements based on client feedback.Oversaw all client functions from proposal to completion, maintaining service standards.Maximized sales opportunities and built relationships with new and current clients.