Rachel Connor Email & Phone Number

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Slip Inn, Chinese Laundry, El Loco and House Of Merivale.

Sydney, Australia

-Event Management -Venue Scouting-Financial management-Coordinate Artists bookings, tours, itinerary -Marketing & Promotions-Social Media management-Coordinate all administrative aspects of event delivery including ticketing, guest lists, invitations, invoices, and other details forexisting and potential Partners-Secure contra partnerships with suppliers, including where possible, innovative concepts for activation and reciprocal advantageKey Responsibilities;-Artist Management -Talent Scouting- Event Operations

Australia

Recruit and evaluate team for growth phase, identifying core bottle necks and areas for development Introduced and implemented good practice procedures to ensure thriving workplace with high retention of staff through mentoring, training and team culture. Strategic planning and changes to product offering, process and systems to drive consistent revenue stream through Functions, Events and EntertainmentKey achievements in first 12 Months:Daily Revenue - Company Record Weekly Revenue - Company Record Weekly OP - Company Record Repositioned HGDH as a thriving Bar and Events Space with a Japanese Restaurant. Driven through Japanese Hospitality- Welcoming, Fun, Friendly, Prompt Service. Staying on brand and aligning to the overall vision of the shareholders. Beverage Sales up 20% Core Management Team Established- Beverage Manager/Restaurant Manager Revenue, Labour and COGS Targets For Q1 and Q2 ahead of forecast Events and Activations; MERKLE - Sales Force World Tour SXSW- Launch year Venue Partnership TECHNICAL AUDIO GROUP- 300 px Function CLEAR HAYES PR- Multi day, multi brand activations YAHOO! - Groove For Good Party RIOT GAMES - League of Legends interactive, live streaming full day activationADMA- Corporate Panel Sessions TELSTRA- Team Telstra EOY Party

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Recruited to launch Universal Hotels new venue in the heart of Oxford St, Bar, Bistro and nightclub, Key Achievements- Successfully prepared venue for launch, quickly establishing The Riley as the 'Locals pub' through the selection of an incredible launch team, creating a positive and thriving workplace, implementing a number of good practices, strong offerings and ambiance suitable to core demographic and location, which established a solid foundation for consistent growth. "It feels good to be here" Key responsibilities include, -Ensure venue is ready for Launch, FOH staff and management, menus, accounts set up with suppliers, rosters, stock, compliance requirements, product range, marketing-Implement and monitor processes and procedures for efficient operations across the venue -Recruit and train new employees-Manage all facets of venue compliance & build a strong rapport with licensing, OLGR and local police-Leading by example, Instilling and driving company values-Respond to customer enquiries-Ordering and controls of stock.-Weekly revenue reporting.-Seasonal Drinks specials and offers -Monitor and publish staff roster-Training workshops, Team members to be coached and supported-Responsible for establishing music policy-Delivery & Execution of functions & 3rd Party events

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Key responsibilities include, Functions, Events, Entertainment & Marketing Establishing music policy & direction, Delivery & Execution of functions & 3rd Party events,Entertainment Rosters & Talent Scouting- consistently look for new talent to add to our roster ensuring a diverse range of people and genres/Types of events.Working along side Head office to build social media campaigns & marketing material.Assisting the licensee (VM) & Head of Operations to re-imagine spaces, to suit a wide rage of patrons, allowing us to have multiple offerings under one roof, creating the overall atmosphere, ambiance and feel

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Key responsibilities include, FOH, Recruitment, financial reporting , & Events● Daily financial reporting, reconciling of previous day trade, & gaming clearance● Recruitment of bar staff● Rostering 40 staff (TimeTeq)● Develop cocktail lists with favourable GP● Security management● Upholding of venue compliance and ALH process, strong relationship with licensing police and LAC● Strong customer service- being present, positive,& quick to act on any complaints or issues consistently● Running of the pass on busy trade days to assist the kitchen as required● Assist with marketing and communications● Event planning and entertainment● Injury management● Venue planning- work with the licensee to reimagine spaces, to suit a wide rage of patrons, allowing us to have multipleofferings under one roof -create atmosphere, music, lighting , & over all vibe● Working in a team alongside our VM, VSO, 4 AMs, Gaming Manager, Head Chef, and cellarman

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Key responsibilities include, FOH, Entertainment, Events, Marketing & People● Understanding & upholding of venue compliance & council regulations● Recognizing and implementing the processes with the goal of increasing revenues and enhancing the overall customerexperience.● Coaching and developing new staff as well as conducting ongoing training with existing staff.● Drive staff initiatives & a positive, supportive working environment● Overseeing the night auditing responsibilities to include reconciling daily activity and closing all accounts in preparation for thenew day.● Report directly to licensee/Gm & Group COO● Re-evaluating the beverage & wine list offered, highlighting trends & new products● HR responsibilities including recruitment, training and development of staff.● Assist with management of Depuy● Assist with management of Jensens● Developing, implementing and managing events.

Sydney, Australia

● Assist with daily planning & office admin● Communicate with stakeholders● Manage Travel Bookings● Coordinate artists & management● Report to company Directors● Implement CRM system across the company● Social Media management● Coordinate all administrative aspects of event delivery including ticketing, guest lists, invitations, invoices, and other details forexisting and potential Partners● Secure contra partnerships with suppliers, including where possible, innovative concepts for activation and reciprocal advantage● Assist with all advertising & promotion of the events● Assists with Artist scouting & bookings● Recruiting and management of promo teams

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

● Assist with and be active with promoting the venue● Responsible for open- set up and close- pack down on rostered days● Cocktails● Train new staff in all aspects- Bar, floor, offerings and venue● Strong knowledge of all offerings, food, beverage and events● Strong communication skills● Fast paced, effective, passionate and reliable● Manage stock●Social media management●Functions & Events - NB & Account management

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for regional revenue agency & direct

Sydney Nsw

Worked with Australia's leading companies and agencies, delivering high quality out of home advertising. MediaSeed is an out of home advertising sales specialist, bringing innovative, multi-platform advertising mediums to the market. With a national events schedule and a permanent product portfolio MediaSeed delivers quality non-traditional advertising solutions to consumer brands with a focus on high audience, high quality and low CPM.Responsibilities -New business development and account management-Direct and agency sales (predominantly Tier1) -Establishing and building relationships with key decision makers.-Quoting and negotiating with desirable outcome with C level executive to Marketing-Sourcing a high volume of prospective clients for continuous revenue from new business-Assessing and understanding clients business goals and KPIs -Working with support staff to implement successful advertising campaigns-Using AdNews, Linkedin, Campaign Brief and Pedestrian TV as an effective CRM tools for tracking client activity and pre-qualifying leadsHighest revenue across all sporting events, with an $80,000 Australian Open Campaign .Highest repeat booking rate YOYSuccessfully contributed the overall success and profitability of MediaSeed.

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