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City Of London, England, United Kingdom

Running the event planning and operations team for Social Pantry at Mansion House and the Central Criminal Court.

Following my success as Managing Director of Your Doctor, I pivoted a Covid-19 testing company into a private laboratory and healthcare company.- As Head of Sales led a targeted marketing and pitching strategy resulting in the acquisition of over 100 small-scale clients and 35 major clients. - Drove monthly savings of £30,000 by leading a comprehensive gap analysis of operational procedures, practices and cost-saving initiatives, reducing operational expenses.

Windsor, England, United Kingdom

As a founding member of the company, I built and maintained key client relationships, developed and executed never before seen Covid-19 testing operations within the TV and film industry and directed a team of over 200 people to achieve revenue of £33 million in 18 months. - Strategically pitched and won contracts worth £3million with production companies including Netflix, Amazon and Disney, evidencing persuasive communication skills.- Demonstrated entrepreneurial ability by… Show more As a founding member of the company, I built and maintained key client relationships, developed and executed never before seen Covid-19 testing operations within the TV and film industry and directed a team of over 200 people to achieve revenue of £33 million in 18 months. - Strategically pitched and won contracts worth £3million with production companies including Netflix, Amazon and Disney, evidencing persuasive communication skills.- Demonstrated entrepreneurial ability by swiftly establishing large scale operations within the entirely new industry of Covid-19 testing for the TV and film sector, resulting in £33 million in revenue and £8.5 million in profits within the inaugural year.- Successfully nurtured relationships with Amazon Studios through attentive and regular communication, personalised support and problem resolution, resulting in heightened client satisfaction and repeat business for projects worth upwards of £500k Show less

Windsor, England, United Kingdom

- Managed a portfolio of over 100 films and TV shows including: Jurassic World, The Witcher, Luther, Fast & Furious X, Star Wars: Obi Wan Kenobi, Bridgerton.- Unlocked new opportunities for growth through analysing client briefs as they evolved. For one production this resulted in a 50% increase in revenue over 12 months through implementing strategic initiatives, showcasing adeptness in driving business growth and exceeding performance targets.-Hired, trained and nurtured over 200… Show more - Managed a portfolio of over 100 films and TV shows including: Jurassic World, The Witcher, Luther, Fast & Furious X, Star Wars: Obi Wan Kenobi, Bridgerton.- Unlocked new opportunities for growth through analysing client briefs as they evolved. For one production this resulted in a 50% increase in revenue over 12 months through implementing strategic initiatives, showcasing adeptness in driving business growth and exceeding performance targets.-Hired, trained and nurtured over 200 people across multiple teams through the UK and Europe to perform over 10,000 Covid-19 tests a week.-Created SOPs and training manuals guiding staff on how to work in this new industry. Retrained the team as government guidelines developed. -Built new PCR Laboratories at multiple film studios including Pinewood, Shepperton and Bray. Show less

Bray Studios

- Managed individual projects worth £10 million in revenue from inception to completion, achieving successful delivery within budget and time constraints, demonstrating strong project management skills.- Worked with multiple stakeholders to establish and manage operational teams on sites across the UK, France and Spain, implementing government legislation, applying our novel track and trace operation and processing over 10,000 Covid-19 tests weekly. - Led weekly meetings with all teams… Show more - Managed individual projects worth £10 million in revenue from inception to completion, achieving successful delivery within budget and time constraints, demonstrating strong project management skills.- Worked with multiple stakeholders to establish and manage operational teams on sites across the UK, France and Spain, implementing government legislation, applying our novel track and trace operation and processing over 10,000 Covid-19 tests weekly. - Led weekly meetings with all teams to provide support on navigating industry changes and ever-changing government legislation, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development among team members. -Risk and crisis management for production companies when cast and crew tested positive for Covid-19. Show less

Planned and executed large scale events for high profile clients and companies, with budgets in excess of £1million.Notable B2C Events:- Managed the food and beverage operations for the BAFTAs for 2000+ attendees. - Planned and managed the successful execution of the grand opening of Hudson’s Yard in New York, accommodating 14,000 attendees.- Directed all hospitality operations at London House at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.- Created the drinks menu, service plan and… Show more Planned and executed large scale events for high profile clients and companies, with budgets in excess of £1million.Notable B2C Events:- Managed the food and beverage operations for the BAFTAs for 2000+ attendees. - Planned and managed the successful execution of the grand opening of Hudson’s Yard in New York, accommodating 14,000 attendees.- Directed all hospitality operations at London House at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.- Created the drinks menu, service plan and managed the beverage operations at the British Fashion Awards, 2017-2019, at the Royal Albert Hall for 3000+ guests. - Co-ordinated events for the Royal Family including the Buckingham Palace Christmas Party.Notable B2B Events: - Managed a series of lunches, conferences and networking events introducing Heron Tower to prospective tenants in the office and entertainment sectors.- Organised and directed operations at the President’s hospitality suite at AFCON Gabon 2012.- Managed multiple large scale conferences for brands such as Barclays and Google at prestigious venues such as Tobacco Dock and Old Billingsgate. - Enhanced revenue through maintaining key client relationships, including members of the Royal Family, Heads of State and C-suite executives, resulting in repeat business worth upwards of £1million.- Mentored and developed junior staff, providing leadership, team management and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of excellence and ensuring service levels met the highest standards. Show less

I have planned and managed face to face guest experiences for product launches, marketing events and event experiences in the B2C and B2B sectors, working with clients to produce event itineraries, manage attendee registration, logistics, food and beverage menu selection and providing full on-site management. In addition to private client events, I have worked with international brands such as Google, HSBC and AMEX.Notable events:- Porsche - Blueprint Managed the launch of both… Show more I have planned and managed face to face guest experiences for product launches, marketing events and event experiences in the B2C and B2B sectors, working with clients to produce event itineraries, manage attendee registration, logistics, food and beverage menu selection and providing full on-site management. In addition to private client events, I have worked with international brands such as Google, HSBC and AMEX.Notable events:- Porsche - Blueprint Managed the launch of both the Porsche Cayenne and Macan at multiple Porsche dealerships throughout the UK to 10,000+ guests resulting in increased brand awareness for Porsche. - Kate Bush Immersive Theatre Event - private client Designed, wrote and directed an immersive theatre experience, developing all AV production to enhance the experience for a private client event. - Queens Park Rangers Football Club Hospitality Suite - iLuka CollectiveOrganised match day hospitality with Cipriani Restaurant. Managed a team of waiters, barmen and chefs to produce outstanding match day experiences. - ZafferanoDesigned bespoke cocktails for multiple clients based on event themes. In addition to the above, my ability to collaborate with production, creative and planning teams to achieve a client’s vision has enabled me to create meaningful experiences at exhibitions, conferences and film premieres alongside event agencies such as Event Concept, Quintessentially UK and Banana Split. Show less

10 years’ experience writing, directing and producing theatre shows that toured the UK to sellout crowds, 5 star reviews and in 2017 won a best comedy award.- A comprehensive understanding of the importance of programme output through writing, designing, directing, technical production and performing in self-produced theatre shows.- Implemented creative and innovative marketing strategies both in-person and through social media channels that led to ticket sale growth of 60%. -… Show more 10 years’ experience writing, directing and producing theatre shows that toured the UK to sellout crowds, 5 star reviews and in 2017 won a best comedy award.- A comprehensive understanding of the importance of programme output through writing, designing, directing, technical production and performing in self-produced theatre shows.- Implemented creative and innovative marketing strategies both in-person and through social media channels that led to ticket sale growth of 60%. - Promoted and marketed the touring of multiple theatre shows across the UK. Show less

Worked with the BBC, ITV, independant film companies and many commercial agencies including: Leo Burnett, Hogarth, Happy Hour.- TV commercials for some of the UK’s biggest brands including Nintendo, KFC, The Sun, Mercedes Benz, Vigorsol and Longleat Safari Park.

- Budgeted food, beverage and event equipment and supervised set up teams on event days. - Designed bespoke cocktails for clients based on the theme of events. - Briefed, trained and implemented standard operating procedures to ensure staff were fully aware of the service requirements and all relevant health and safety procedures.

Ba Hons Acting Degree, Acting, 2:1

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