Lisa Dent Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Breakthrough Events was founded in 2019 by Lisa Dent, International Event Manager & Race Director. Breakthrough Events was created from a passion for outdoor sports and events. With over 15 years’ experience in planning and delivering major international sports events & programmes, our knowledge and insight are world class. We know the event management business inside out, and we know what it takes to transform an event from ordinary to outstanding. Passionate about sports… Show more Breakthrough Events was founded in 2019 by Lisa Dent, International Event Manager & Race Director. Breakthrough Events was created from a passion for outdoor sports and events. With over 15 years’ experience in planning and delivering major international sports events & programmes, our knowledge and insight are world class. We know the event management business inside out, and we know what it takes to transform an event from ordinary to outstanding. Passionate about sports, events and travel, Lisa created Breakthrough Events to go beyond simply ‘delivering’ events. Fuelled by Lisa’s imagination, innovation and a natural flair for leadership, Breakthrough Events supports outdoor, adventure and endurance brands that are prepared to redefine the status quo. Go online to see whom we have worked with/are working with. www.breakthroughevents.co.uk Show less

Oxford, United Kingdom

Responsible for the overall delivery of IRONMAN Wales and IRONMAN Staffordshire 70.3, fully closed road, mass participation and elite triathlon events of 2500 – 2800 athletes. Project Management lead/ Steering Group Committee Member for Velothon Wales – a mass sportive event with routes of 140km and 110km of fully closed roads, including a UCI Pro Race, with 11,000 participants.Project lead for all internal and external operational and delivery teams across event logistics and… Show more Responsible for the overall delivery of IRONMAN Wales and IRONMAN Staffordshire 70.3, fully closed road, mass participation and elite triathlon events of 2500 – 2800 athletes. Project Management lead/ Steering Group Committee Member for Velothon Wales – a mass sportive event with routes of 140km and 110km of fully closed roads, including a UCI Pro Race, with 11,000 participants.Project lead for all internal and external operational and delivery teams across event logistics and technical operations of the IRONMAN events I was responsible for. Responsible for the development and coordination of operational delivery and planning documentation ensuring congruent and successful integration of staff, operations and stakeholders. Directly oversee and manage large scale event budgets, identifying risk, new revenue opportunities, areas for efficiencies and cost savings without compromising the integrity and safety of the event.Development of strong and effective relationships with all stakeholders including governments & councils, funding partners, major sponsors, traffic management authorities and police forces. Lead on the coordination of steering groups and safety advisor groups, writing and presenting reports and plans including progress reports, risk registers and key milestones, Support the preparation of event contracts including host venue agreements and service level agreements. Assess the value of in-kind contributions against operational delivery requirements. Show less

Gold Coast, Australia

Overseeing all operational arrangements within the competition venue/s related to Athletes & Team Officials, Technical Officials & International Federation representatives, Sport Workforce and other Sport stakeholders in support of the delivery of competition.Supporting the Mountain Bike Technical Operations Manager with overall competition planning and delivery across rules and regulations and course management. Games preparation including sport-specific venue operational… Show more Overseeing all operational arrangements within the competition venue/s related to Athletes & Team Officials, Technical Officials & International Federation representatives, Sport Workforce and other Sport stakeholders in support of the delivery of competition.Supporting the Mountain Bike Technical Operations Manager with overall competition planning and delivery across rules and regulations and course management. Games preparation including sport-specific venue operational planning, policy and procedure development; providing input into the Sport Operations Plan, Sport Manual, Technical Officials Handbook.Supporting the preparation, planning and the review of operational testing (test event). Show less

Sydney, Australia

Provided leadership and guidance across all states and territories triathlon federations in the delivery of the national and major events strategic aims in Australia. Main coordinator and key liaison with event organisers and key funding partners to bid for and deliver International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Championship events, ITU World Triathlon Series events, ITU World Cup events and Oceania Triathlon Union (OTU) Championship/Cup races hosted in Australia. Fully incorporating… Show more Provided leadership and guidance across all states and territories triathlon federations in the delivery of the national and major events strategic aims in Australia. Main coordinator and key liaison with event organisers and key funding partners to bid for and deliver International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Championship events, ITU World Triathlon Series events, ITU World Cup events and Oceania Triathlon Union (OTU) Championship/Cup races hosted in Australia. Fully incorporating Paratriathlon events into each delivery programme.Facilitated the development and negotiations of national federation and international federation event contracts, agreements and memorandums of understanding for National and International major events. Coordinated both the national and significant OTU events towards the development of a congruent junior and elite race calendar that supports the High Performance (HP) development programmes and athlete pathways of the associated National Federations in the Oceania region.Supported Triathlon Australia High-Performance Team by ensuring successful implementation of ITU & OTU events that supported and met the strategic aims and objectives of the High Performance and World Class Pathways including Paratriathlon. Oversaw and managed large operational budgets of key national and international events.Served as a key technical and risk advisory on the Technical and Operational Risk Committee for the sport of Triathlon and its development across Australia. Triathlon Australia representative on local organising committees for all World Championship events in Australia including; Adelaide World Duathlon Championships, ITU Gold Coast World Triathlon Series and the ITU Snowy Mountains World Cross Triathlon Championship. Show less

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Responsible for the technical delivery of the Individual and Mixed Team Relay Triathlon competitions and successfully implementing the first Triathlon Mixed Team Relay at a major event. Played a key role in the planning and implementation of the Glasgow 2014 readiness and testing program; identified key areas for measurement and observation that would enable technical operational delivery improvements for games time.Created and managed operational delivery procedures for games… Show more Responsible for the technical delivery of the Individual and Mixed Team Relay Triathlon competitions and successfully implementing the first Triathlon Mixed Team Relay at a major event. Played a key role in the planning and implementation of the Glasgow 2014 readiness and testing program; identified key areas for measurement and observation that would enable technical operational delivery improvements for games time.Created and managed operational delivery procedures for games readiness and games time competition including operational plans, risk assessments, volunteer training and role descriptions and the competition run schedule for the oversight of broadcast. Show less

Loughborough

Event management support to all British Triathlon elite, para-triathlon & age group National Championship races.Triathlon delivery consultant to external sports management agencies and national event organisers, advising on risk assessment procedures, course management, venue suitability, feasibility and safety.Successfully implemented the first European Triathlon Junior Cup in the UK, gaining recognition as the standout race on the Junior European circuit.Positioned on… Show more Event management support to all British Triathlon elite, para-triathlon & age group National Championship races.Triathlon delivery consultant to external sports management agencies and national event organisers, advising on risk assessment procedures, course management, venue suitability, feasibility and safety.Successfully implemented the first European Triathlon Junior Cup in the UK, gaining recognition as the standout race on the Junior European circuit.Positioned on the 2013 ITU World Championship Series Triathlon Grand Final, London, steering board committee as executive support and representative of British Triathlon.Served as project lead managing a large budget for the British Triathlon Awards dinner for over 400 guests including the 2012 Olympic Triathlon Team.Coordinated with the International Triathlon Union and its associated worldwide national federations on all elements of athlete entries, registration and accreditation to the 2010 Edinburgh ITU World Duathlon Championships, which included over 1200 International entries.Assisted with course management at the 2010 ITU Edinburgh World Duathlon Championships, in addition to setting up the athlete services area including trade stands, bike mechanics, guided rides and a team of international physiotherapists and managed a team of volunteers.Positioned as the first Swim Course Manager at the 2010 ITU Dextro World Triathlon Championship Series in London. Implemented successful delivery plans, oversaw the water safety team and event volunteers, supported the successful delivery of an elite televised event with 4,000 mass participants. Show less

Hyde Park, London

Start & Finish Area Manager for the Men’s and Women’s Olympic Triathlon event in Hyde Park.

Implemented one of the UK’s first cycle-specific first aid courses from the design stage to delivery, creating a new product for the company. This secured national organizational work generating revenue of £1500+ per course.Led guided mountain bike rides across the Lake District, designed and delivered mountain bike skill courses to adults and children.Assisted with advertising and marketing campaigns, generated new ideas for magazine features and articles, and developed… Show more Implemented one of the UK’s first cycle-specific first aid courses from the design stage to delivery, creating a new product for the company. This secured national organizational work generating revenue of £1500+ per course.Led guided mountain bike rides across the Lake District, designed and delivered mountain bike skill courses to adults and children.Assisted with advertising and marketing campaigns, generated new ideas for magazine features and articles, and developed brochures for online and print media. Show less

West Yorkshire

CENTREX Police Training Centre, Bruche and West Yorkshire Police. Training and development civilian officer delivering use of force legislation, defensive tactics, conflict management, first aid training and police professional development courses.Trained police officers at all operational levels, across all departments including firearms, student officers and tactical operational support units.Acting manager for the defensive tactics unit attended local and national… Show more CENTREX Police Training Centre, Bruche and West Yorkshire Police. Training and development civilian officer delivering use of force legislation, defensive tactics, conflict management, first aid training and police professional development courses.Trained police officers at all operational levels, across all departments including firearms, student officers and tactical operational support units.Acting manager for the defensive tactics unit attended local and national meetings on best practice; built key strategic relationships externally and internally to the force. Show less

Msc, International Sports Management

Bsc, Sport & Exercise Science