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United Kingdom

Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

For over 30 years The Kirkwood have been providing care for the people of Kirklees who are living with a life limiting illness, as well as their family and carers. Whether at the Hospice, in the home or out in the community, we make sure that those in our care have the opportunity to live the best quality of life possible and are able to make the most of the time they have left.My role within the fundraising team includes organisation of key fundraising events and campaigns including… Show more For over 30 years The Kirkwood have been providing care for the people of Kirklees who are living with a life limiting illness, as well as their family and carers. Whether at the Hospice, in the home or out in the community, we make sure that those in our care have the opportunity to live the best quality of life possible and are able to make the most of the time they have left.My role within the fundraising team includes organisation of key fundraising events and campaigns including the Midnight Memory Walk, The Colour Rush, The Annual Ball, Christmas Fairs, Christmas Treecycling, Light up a Life, Sunflower Memories Appeal and Make a Will Campaign. Show less

Derby, United Kingdom

Responsibilities included:Stewarding Charity of the Year partnerships & ad hoc donationsPresenting the charity to potential supportersManaging corporate volunteering opportunitiesManaging programme of UK and overseas challenge eventsDeveloping & securing sponsorship packages for eventsManaging donors through Raisers EdgeResearching and contacting prospect supportersWriting & implementing the corporate fundraising business planOrganising calendar of corporate… Show more Responsibilities included:Stewarding Charity of the Year partnerships & ad hoc donationsPresenting the charity to potential supportersManaging corporate volunteering opportunitiesManaging programme of UK and overseas challenge eventsDeveloping & securing sponsorship packages for eventsManaging donors through Raisers EdgeResearching and contacting prospect supportersWriting & implementing the corporate fundraising business planOrganising calendar of corporate fundraising eventsInvolvement with key fundraising events, Starlight Strut & Colour Rush, collectively raising £100kHighlights include introducing a corporate Business Club raising £8.5k to date. Organising and running a Golf Day raising £7k and a Sponsored Firewalk raising £8k. Implementing a new fundraising Accumulator Challenge for October 2017 aiming to raise £10k. Securing corporate support for 2017 Treecycling which will enable the campaign to increase income by 70%. Show less

Gusto Restaurant & Bar, Cookridge

Responsibilities included: Relationship marketing through networking and identifying key driversOrganising events to increase awareness and footfallSeeking opportunities for promotional activities and opportunities for database growth Working with local press, businesses, schools, sports clubs and charities to build profile within the local communityAn active member of the Martin House Business Club, holding fundraising events and actively seeking to grow the Club and it’s… Show more Responsibilities included: Relationship marketing through networking and identifying key driversOrganising events to increase awareness and footfallSeeking opportunities for promotional activities and opportunities for database growth Working with local press, businesses, schools, sports clubs and charities to build profile within the local communityAn active member of the Martin House Business Club, holding fundraising events and actively seeking to grow the Club and it’s offering to membersReporting of monthly marketing activity, reporting to Managing Director and Operations ManagersWorking towards quarterly marketing and financial targetsHighlights included achieving 2 record sales weeks, raising £1.5k for Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice, £2k for Cancer Research UK and various fundraising for Martin House Children’s Hospice. Establishing a successful sponsorship partnership within the local community worth £4k. Show less

The Botanist, Chester

Highlights included the operational opening and marketing activities of a new venue, liaising with PR partner to ensure maximum coverage, creating social media marketing plans, reporting of marketing activity on a monthly basis to Managing Director and Operation Managers, working towards quarterly marketing and financial targets.

Radisson Blu, Leeds

Duties included:Managing accounts of varying sizes, including negotiating and re-contracting corporate M&E and accommodation ratesOrganising and hosting FAM trips and client hospitality eventsCoordinating Christmas bookings from enquiry through to aftercare

Revolution Electric Press, Leeds

Duties included: Managing a team of three Sales & Event Co-ordinators & providing support to a total of 9 venues Managing events from initial enquiry through to aftercareCreating marketing campaigns for weekly promotions & one off eventsTraining of new Sales & Event recruits & training existing teams in pro-active sales Involved in developing a pro-active sales initiative to increase revenue & maintain customer relations Highlights included achieving an annual Pre Booked… Show more Duties included: Managing a team of three Sales & Event Co-ordinators & providing support to a total of 9 venues Managing events from initial enquiry through to aftercareCreating marketing campaigns for weekly promotions & one off eventsTraining of new Sales & Event recruits & training existing teams in pro-active sales Involved in developing a pro-active sales initiative to increase revenue & maintain customer relations Highlights included achieving an annual Pre Booked Revenue of £268.5k for FY 2012, exceeding targets by £27.5k. Achieved PBR of £100k over the Christmas period 2012. Organising & executing a £6.5k corporate booking, resulting in a repeat business. Involvement in developing a companywide training material for new Sales & Events recruits. Organising and managing a charity fundraising event, raising £1k. Show less

Revolution, York

Highlights included:Re-launch and re-branding of the bar, including the first opening of the new concept brand, Revolucion de CubaIncluded the organisation and promotion of re-launch activitiesRecruitment of new bar and restaurant teamPromoting & hosting two ticket-only launch party eventsLiaising with external companies to promote the venue and events

Leeds Bradford International Airport

Duties included:Thorough safety, security and First Aid knowledgeWorking to strict timescales and towards sales targets Responsible for passenger safety airsideCompliance of CAA regulations

Amp Pmq Level 4 Associate Project Management, Project Management, Distinction

Bachelor’S Degree, Event Management, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Organised 'Firewalk' Event, raising £6, 000 for a for Cheshire charity. PR for Concert Live at the MEN Arena.