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London, England, United Kingdom

• Responsible for the strategy, growth and expansion of DCD's Connect Event series. Currently leading DCD's North American portfolio, and assisting in launching other international events. Upcoming events include:
• DCD>Connect | Virginia, 6- 7 November 2024
• DCD>Connect | New York, March 2025
• DCD>Connect | MENA - Dubai, April 2025

London, England, United Kingdom

• Managed the virtual & in-person VISIONS CIO & CISO US portfolio, the largest at Quartz Network.
• Launched & expanded the ICE Connect portfolio for the gambling & gaming industry in Europe and the US.
• Organised and led Executive Interviews, Webinars and created on-demand virtual content.
• Was invovled in team management, stakeholder relationship management and event budgeting.

London, England Metropolitan Area

• Responsible for the delivering flagship financial sector technology events.
• Content focused on launching Quantum, AI & ML and Big Tech portfolios.
• Took the lead on event production, content, messaging, website copy and media outreach.
• Created and launched new events while developing brand consistency, tone of voice and market impact.
• Ensured Clients developed a Customer-first Ethos, high standards and a ‘Win-Win’ attitude.

London, United Kingdom

• Produced international Global Strategy Reports for international banks and technology firms.
• Excellent at assessing third party media partnerships press reach to create media strategies.
• Meticulously analysed third party statistics and data, choosing the most effective partnerships.
• Ensured report alignment with the client’s PR and Marketing teams to develop core messaging.

London, United Kingdom

• Successfully delivered UK & European events in a variety of emerging technology and energy markets.
• A Project Leader that oversaw junior Producers’ programmes, training, best practice and targets.
• Heavily involved in P&L and event budgets, advising on cost-cutting tactics that still ensured great events.
• Managed collaboration with third parties on specific events such as associations, influencers, and press.

London

• Responsible for an events portfolio that generated over £750k per year in revenue, spanning four continents.
• Led international research trips to build client relations through interviews and collaborative partnerships.
• Conducted interviews with speakers to establish credibility with partners, working closely with Editorial.
• Accountable for the success of Marketing, Operations and Sponsorship campaigns on each event.

The University Of Liverpool

• Ensured that online and physical marketing materials were correct and compelling.
• Wrote engaging and accessible web copies for Twitter, Facebook and email communications.
• Promoted the university through in-person events with potential students and partners.

The University Of Liverpool

• Improved awareness of programmes through blog posts, articles and social media.
• Advertised the Study Abroad programme through public speaking and engagement projects.
• Interpersonal skills which made international students comfortable with their new environments.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

• Freelanced as a local investigative journalist, covering local political and social developments.
• Engaged with regional and national press, publishing articles for a variety of audiences.

Master’S Degree, History, Twentieth Century, Merit

Activities and Societies: University of Liverpool Model United Nations Masters dissertation focussed on how and why British volunteers.

University Of Liverpool'S Study Abroad Programme, History

Studied at the University of Maryland, College Park, USA as part of the University of Liverpool's Study Abroad programme from August 2013.

Bachelor'S (Hons) Degree, History, First

Specialised in European and North America history, focussing on the Napoleonic Wars.

A Levels, History, Sociology, Geography And Graphic Art

Activities and Societies: Duke of Edinburgh Award Gold A Levels: Sociology (A*), History (B), Geography (B). AS Level: Graphic Art (A).