Lucy Kane Email and Phone Number

www.chadwickbc.co.uk

Defined and planned product and service delivery and oversaw marketing ops to ensure go-to-market success for tagsmArt, an exciting start-up bringing cutting-edge technology to the art world, including leading galleries, museums and artists. www.tagsmart.com

• Co-produced and managed the launch event of Spotlight on Venues Exhibition 2013 for In Any Event UK, a new initiative aimed at venue bookers for accommodation, events and conferences. Signed up 60+ exhibitors representing major industry chains as well as unique venues from across the UK with a positive delegate attendance and response. • Delivered full in-house wedding planning/management service for clients of The Riverside Inn for up to 150 guests. Co-ordinated a cohort of co-hosts at Only Connect red carpet networking events for 500+ business leaders and professionals. • Commissioned by the Guild of Guardians of Bristol to compile a business case outlining their history, significance and future objectives to solicit support from and work alongside the newly elected city Mayor. • Worked with team at South Bristol Sports Centre to identify target growth areas, undertake competitor analysis and implement new marketing strategies/ sales process to boost key sectors. Trained staff to affect a more sales-orientated approach. Function business turnover up by 39% and gym membership increased by 43% within 12 months. • Provided sales/marketing and business support for Abbeyfield Bristol Society during critical expansion period for the charity.

• Identified and implemented sales and marketing initiatives to raise awareness of The Lord Mayor’s Mansion as an exclusive yet commercially competitive events venue. • Devised new packages and pricing structures and led an improved sales process from lead generation to conversion/ follow-up. Increased total bookings for weddings, corporate and private hire by 33% on previous financial year (2010/11).• Constructed and managed a budget for the successful delivery of a targeted marketing campaign, including creation of a new brand identity, running a digital and print campaign, social web strategy and extensive local networking. • Worked with prospective/existing public and private sector clients, suppliers and individuals to foster continued interest in the venue, help generate referrals and secure new business. • Increased total turnover by 100% on the previous financial year.

• Oversaw the various marketing and administrative functions of this well respected City-based niche commercial property practice, managing and supporting a team of five chartered surveyors through a crucial period that saw profitable growth for the firm despite the banking/property downturn that followed Lehman Brothers’ collapse in 2008.• Organised key City Naval Club events for up to 100 guests (by virtue of the MD being Treasurer), held at distinguished venues including HMS President and various livery companies. Also managed the club’s membership.

www.thinktankmedia.net• *Also held this position June 2010 - September 2010 Produced, marketed and managed a range of national b2b events, conferences and workshops targeted at specific corporate sectors for up to 600 delegates in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.• Researched, selected and worked with numerous celebrity speakers, MCs and relevant industry professionals, handling all aspects of their involvement from logistics to editing presentation content.• Oversaw all operational aspects prior to and during the events; dealt with all sales enquiries and bookings, booked and liaised with the venues, managed budgets and produced marketing collateral and conference literature.• Organised and ran the biggest ATA National Conference & Awards in its 20 year history. Achieved 20% growth in delegate numbers from 2007 for the PA Summits 2008 with over 90% of attendees rating the summit 5/5.

• Jointly led MOS’ commercial real estate lettings programme and oversaw the company’s sales and marketing strategy.• Generated suitable enquiries, conducted viewings and managed lease negotiations through to legal completion on prime office space of up to 38,000 sq ft for a diverse client base including Aviva, the Home Office and Unilever. • Developed and implemented marketing campaigns for the company portfolio with a total fee income of £12 million+. • Fostered and maintained high-level contacts within leading firms of agents, online brokers and key corporate organisations.• Turnover increased by c. 33% during this period.

• Manhattan A* List: Organised, launched and staged a range of premium teenage club nights aimed at a targeted group of 13-17 year-olds which served as a youth marketing research portal for clients including Nintendo and ICM Models. • Sourced venues, negotiated contracts, prepared marketing materials, handled media and event enquiries, researched and booked event staff/ entertainment, dealt with ticket sales, maintained guest database and event managed on the night. • Recruited and operated a network of 50 teenage promoters at key schools in specific event regions across the UK. • Developed strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively on all levels through liaising with the teenagers, parents, event staff, press contacts and high-profile brand sponsor representatives.• Achieved an average attendance of 800+ attendees per party in our most successful region.

• Researched and wrote the 2004/2005 edition of the BUNAC Moneywise Guide to North America with three other writers.

• Pitched, researched and wrote a broad range of feature articles, many involving interviews, the coordination of photo-shoots and working with other members of the press to develop stories. • Wrote complete editorial content for Welcome to Bath: The Ultimate Visitor’s Guide magazine.• Gained an understanding of skills required on the news desk and reported on many and varied regional issues.