First Network is one of the UK’s leading AV production and hire companies. Established in 1992 and West London based, we have built a reputation in the market for customer service, creativity, reliability and one of the most up to date AV equipment inventories in our industry. Whether you want to promote or publicise, educate or inform, motivate or reward, we can work with you to achieve those goals; we are committed to delivering great conferences, seminars and live events. Live Event Production From a small-scale half-day seminar for 50 people to a major international conference or gala dinner for over 1000, we offer AV hire and event production that suits your needs and fits your budget. However you choose to get your message across, from a single PowerPoint presentation to a fully produced event with live camera feeds, video and voting systems, our experienced technicians take the stress out of organising and hosting a conference of any size. Audio Visual Rental First Network is recognised as holding one of the most up to date inventories in our market, the huge range and depth of which is reflected in our highly competitive prices. We also hold a stock of modern, professional stage sets and are able to custom build to your requirements. Equipment can be hired standalone or supported by onsite technical specialists from our team across video, audio and lighting disciplines and is always backed up by a 24hr support line. Please check out our online inventory for details of our equipment or call our offices to dicuss your particular requirement.

On secondment at BlackRock, managing event production for the EMEA region.

In my position as an Event Coordinator, I was directly involved in designing and planning a range of events from the original brief with a client through to full delivery and completion. In my secondary role as Product Manager, I was responsible for dealing with our international suppliers based in both Europe and China. Responsibilities:Meet with clients to discuss the initial event specification and liaise regularly with them thereafter so as to establish and maintain a long-term working relationshipSource and book appropriate venues, entertainment, equipment, props, transport etc. in the most cost-effective mannerCoordinate the build up and break down of the event, acting as a main point of contact for the client, suppliers and crew alike Assist with operations onsite as well as actively working hands-on with the production teamResearch into new venues and/or upcoming events or exhibitions for potential new clientsGeneral assistance working with the Sales and Marketing ManagerCreate and maintain both a culturally aware and mutually respectful business relationship with our suppliers abroadTo keep informed about the latest products available within the marketplace

In this position, I managed the administration of the office, enhancing the productivity of the company whilst also providing assistance to the events department.Responsibilities:General administrative dutiesAccounts, purchase orders and invoicingTo create new adminsitrative procedures for a more efficient working environmentInput data detailing all engineering work carried outLiase frequently with clients via email, telephone and in personSource both venues and entertainment acts in accordance with the event specificationResearch marketing products for corporate eventsAssist onsite with the build up and coordinate entertainment acts for the duration of the eventExhibiting at various trade shows and exhibitions throughout London

Working at events and exhibitions throughout LondonSupervise all staff present from MeridianInput data in order to register vistors and exhibitorsTicket sales and handling of moneyTrain exhibitors how to use the Lead Recording DeviceCheck up on exhibitors throughout the event to ensure both product and customer satisfactionUploading information from Lead Recording Devices at close of the show