I defined the commercial targets of all new and existing contracts and directed operational teams to ensure achievement of those targets. I developed financial models and led negotiations of commercial terms with prospective clients. I was the primary contact for strategic event clients, with ultimate responsibility for commercial and operational delivery. • Headed the relationship with key clients the BBC and Vision Nine and led the multi-functional teams delivering services to their music festivals. • Directed the commercial function of all new contract bids, creating financial models, gaining board sign-off, presenting to and negotiating with prospective clients.• Budget holder for company third party sponsorship income, defining partnership strategy and forging brand sponsorship agreements for both the company and select clients.• Directed the bid teams for the successful new contract wins of Radio 1’s Big Weekend and BBC Proms in the Park.• Built and sold to the client the financial models for the successful bid of Southampton Football Club catering contract.• Designed and presented to the client the financial models for the successful bid of Olympia Exhibition Centre catering contract.• Sourced and negotiated all brand sponsorship agreements for Radio 1’s Big Weekend and BBC Proms in The Park / Radio 2 Live.

I developed and delivered the company procurement strategy, keeping within parent group parameters. I sourced, negotiated and managed all elements of company food, beverage and sundry supply contracts. I had full P/L responsibility for defining and achieving company rebate income and cost of goods targets. • Ultimate owner of all supply contracts with delegated responsibilities to purchasing and operational managers.• Steered greater integration and alignment between the procurement departments and supply chains of Creativevents and parent company, Mitie Group PLC. Resulted in annual savings of £150k. • Exceeded company budgeted rebate income annually by an average of 15%. • Successfully managed full tender process for company coffee supply, resulting in a 26% cost saving. • Oversaw RFP project for company bottled water supply, leading to a 16% cost saving.

I led all beverage supplier sourcing, negotiation and contracting in line with company strategy. I headed all client negotiations relating to their nominated drink sponsors. I managed the team delivering beverage supply and back of house logistics to all large-scale outdoor events. • Driving savings in company beverage cost to ensure sustained over-achievement of budget.• Lead the development of personnel in sales forecasting to foster accountability for stock levels and profit margins in managers. • Manage all processes, data and personnel training on company purchasing and stock management IT systems.• Successfully executed beverage supply chain operations, EPOS build and cost reporting to two London 2012 Olympic venues. Resulted in zero stock-outs and beverage cost £123k under budget. • Implemented structured supply contract negotiations, stock management procedures and enhanced accounting processes. Resulted in a 27% reduction in company beverage spend over a four-year period. • Led complex client profit share negotiations for Sonisphere Festival.• Built a team of purchasing and logistics personnel capable of delivering a portfolio of events expanded by 150%.

I ensured food & beverage supplies into the business were of the defined quality and retailed to produce the maximum profit and customer satisfaction. I designed and implemented stock management and control procedures throughout company back of house functions. • Design and administer company asset management system.• Challenge variances to agreed prices with suppliers and communicate any price changes to internal stakeholders.• Played an integral role developing the company from a mobile bar concession to a contract caterer following a transformational contract win. Resulted in company inclusion in Sunday Times Fast Track 100 and further similar scale contract wins. • Coordinated stock logistics at company’s first music festival contract in Hyde Park London, contributing to a 300% uplift in sales.• Developed and implemented stock control systems across the company where none existed previously.