Karly Eist Email & Phone Number

A highly motivated, organised and passionate project manager, with over 18 years’ experience in end-to-end delivery of high-level events, both globally and virtually. A conscientious and confident individual with an excellent ability to manage and lead a team to ensure every event is a success.• Extensive experience of managing events encompassing exhibitions and conferences in a corporate environment, including both operational management and full budget control.• Proven track record in the successful strategic, operational and financial planning and delivery of both complex large events (event budgets of up to £1,600,000) and smaller events (event budgets up to £150,000).• Commercial awareness and ability to produce creative ways of growing revenue streams and attracting the attendees needed.• Approachable and adaptable leader who can work and motivate others to achieve consistent results.• Ability to prioritise workload effectively, adhere to strict deadlines and monitor performance,demonstrating outstanding organisational skills.• Proactive and take initiative by being able to identify problems, research and evaluate optionscreatively, innovatively and with responsibility.• Confident decision maker, thought leadership and a focus on finding solutions and achieving results bytaking accountability and ownership of decisions made.• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral, at all levels.• Excellent negotiation skills, supporting the ability to manage costs without compromising on quality.• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards at all times.• Ability to manage expectations of both clients and within the organisation.• Strong customer care skills and appreciation of cultural differences and sensitivities.• First Aid qualified.

Listed skills include Event Management, Corporate Events, Project Management, Event Planning, and 17 others.