Currently working for the University of Exeter as Events Operations Manager.I am an Events and corporate catering professional with 20 years’ plus experience leading, organising and coordinating large scale events including charity fundraisers, gala dinners, large scale exhibitions, political and industrial international conferences and live music and sporting events with up to 100,000 attendees.I am a strategic, industrious and committed person who is able to consistently demonstrate initiative, flexibility and a commitment to developing and sustaining proficiency in any aspect of any role I undertake. Expert at time management to ensure mine and my team’s tasks are completed efficiently, professionally and to a very high standard which exceeds client expectations. Accountable departmental manager including events, procurement, personnel and project / programme management. Purposeful and diligent administrator and organiser able to chair meetings, set agendas, take minutes, lead all aspects of personnel management, set budgets, problem solve and deliver events on time and within client and cost specifications.Proven track record of gaining new and repeat custom through networking events, building customer relations and constantly committed to improving standards of service.Competent in all aspects of customer service and thrive in customer facing roles, due to being approachable whilst adept in communicating with a plethora of client types. Extensive experience in operating Microsoft Windows Office programmes, Google software, among company specific systems and social media management.