Nigel Murphy Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Ontario, Ca

Solace Systems is a global technology company, based in Canada, specialising in high speed, low latency, message-orientated middleware appliances, serving the following markets - energy, financial services, gaming, government, internet services, manufacturing, telecommunications, transportation and logistics.Solace Systems has representations in 14 cities across the world.I am responsible for coordinating global client-based hospitality events, which support the sales force around the world, in continuing to develop strong relationships with all of our clients.

Newport, Gb

Responsible for bringing in revenue to support Celtic Manor Resort events.Managing relationships with 55+ companies who Sponsor 7 annual Celtic Manor-owned events, including Wales Open European Tour Golf, Polo at the Manor, Fireworks Spectacular, Christmas Kingdom, Wedding Fayre and the Corporate Club.Also responsible for Business Development for all Resort facilities, and creating new events at the Resort.

Account Director - Managing various elements of a large sponsorship account for Wales’ largest utility supplier, SWALEC, which is a sponsor of Rugby (such as SWALEC Cup Finals), Cricket and Golf in Wales.Events Management - created and managed the first Polo event inside Cardiff Castle in June 2010, Ryder Cup Wales Opening Ceremony (in charge of all transportation and logistics for Millennium Stadium event), Wales Rally GB (Service Park and Safety Manager in Cardiff Bay). University lecturing at UWIC on the BA Event Management degree.

Freelance Event Manager for five years working to various clients and servicing contracts both long and short term.Wales Rally GB - Event Coordinator (Wales): Event consultant, responsible for delivering the Millennium Stadium Rally event for four years. Responsible for national promotions and regional marketing, liaising directly with title sponsors Welsh Assembly Government and Cardiff Council. Responsible for delivering six public trade shows simultaneously across Wales for the event.I have also worked with other clients to help deliver various events through event management, stage management or as an Event Health and Safety Manager, including: Ryder Cup promotion, Wales Rugby Internationals, FA Cup finals, British Speedway, Monster Trucks, Marks and Spencers AGM, Music festivals, Awards Ceremonies Royal Parks London (Hyde Park)Liverpool City Council (fireworks displays)I also lectured at UWIC for the BA Events Management degree.

Organising and managing established national exhibitions and award ceremonies, both corporate and public as well as delivering industry related seminars.I lead a sales team of five to generate income for various events, and had specific responsibility to secure sponsorship and ensure delivery of contracts.