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Charismatic Event and Sales Manager for weddings, private and corporate functions. Offering over twenty-five years of expertise in cost-effective planning, organising and executing all facets of events, marketing, advertising, and launches in both London (UK) and Australia. Demonstrates excellent time management, team leadership and communication abilities. Confident and focused on offering highly effective client rapport, marketing strategies and business-to-consumer sales expertise.I possess a vast experience which has given me an ideal foundation in various aspects of the events industry, I demonstrate both strong leadership and project management skills; I am motivated and resourceful.My responsibilities have included heading a sales and events department, event co-ordination, wedding planning, managing current and new client relationships, reactive and proactive sales, preparing eblasts, mail blasts, newsletters, website maintenance, HTML, social media, extensive client/supplier negotiation, establishing/preparing event calendars and their corresponding budgets and extensive research of event industry trends.Some of my event planning experiences include:- Conferences and corporate meetings for up to 300 delegates- Award dinners with theming and audio visual for up to 450 guests- Hundreds of weddings including ceremony, theming, flowers, menus and entertainment for an average of 100 people, with extensive client liaison- Intimate private and corporate celebrations From managing multiple deadlines and projects, to leveraging new marketing ideas, my effective communication skill-set and result driven attitude has given me a solid business foundation. While being an effective self-starter I am also a creative team player with a "there is no box" approach. I understand the value of deadlines and goals and have a track record of creating effective plans and initiatives to reach them. I keep the client’s vision in mind all the while maintaining their brand personality. I can provide expert comment on issues surrounding party planning, wedding planning, events management, organising corporate events, event design, suppliers negotiation and venue finding.Specialties: Venue finding, Design, Catering, Food and Beverage, Flowers, Equipment, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Conferences, Sales, Wedding planner, Event Management

Listed skills include Corporate Events, Catering, Event Management, Event Planning, and 41 others.