Taking the lead on projects! Creative thinking and turning ideas into reality across all scope of events from Leadership conferences to Rugby tournaments with a sprinkling of A list celeb management. Bringing together skilled and talented teams to make the magic happen. From the UK to across the globe delivering projects far and wide on the beach, on rooftops and in stadiums, always somewhere new to keep me on my toes

SledgePrivately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industryOctober 2011 – Present (1 year)

Experienced account manager working with a variety of clients including Honda, Chevrolet, BMW, Samsung, Lloyds and InBev. Sole accountability for project budgets up to £800k Overall responsibility for the successful planning and execution of projects and ensuring each are produced on time and to budgetDay to day responsibilities include client management, sourcing suppliers and negotiating contracts for service, producing and managing project plans, managing budgets, invoicing and accounting. On site project management, liaising with a variety of venues, ensuring production remains on schedule and dealing with last minute client requests effectively and efficiently Responsible for managing briefs, working with internal teams, providing creative input to project teams Pitching across a variety of accounts to clients. Proven track record of leading teams to success by producing creative and workable solutionsConfidence to question and obtain clarification on the objectives of a project with the client and managing their expectations within budget constraintsProjects include overseas incentives for Dealer Principles to Milan and Cannes, Product conferences, Stand builds at Goodwood Festival of Speed, Product launches, Gala Dinners, Training Roadshows, Track days I Line Manage two people, and have responsibility for developing junior members of the team. Every member of my team that I have worked with directly has gone on to achieve promotions within the company

Prepare quotes and manage projects from the initial enquiry through to conception. Develop and maintain strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, venues and over twenty suppliers. Organise client tastings and production meetings and manage the event diary throughout the year.Project manage events including managing budgets, producing detailed running orders, scheduling complete marquee builds, working closely with the council and adhering to their regulations when using public spaces for private events. Event Manage a number of events including those for over 1,000 guests. Along with being the main contact on site, responsible for briefing and managing all event staff and co-ordinating food serviceExtensive knowledge and understanding of working at a number of venues across LondonAside from my daily duties I successfully produced a detailed tender for the Natural History Museum resulting in us becoming listed on their roster of preferred caterers

In charge of a team of five people responsible for the production and administration of each event.Responsible for sourcing and liaising with venues, AV suppliers, caterers, sponsors and speakers. Designed speaker and sponsorship packs with essential information for the event. Negotiating contracts with hosts, venues and suppliers to adhere to strict budgets. Arranging travel and accommodation for overseas speakers and responsible for logistics on the day and first point of contact for speakers, sponsors and venue staff.Researching and finding suitable venues across London ranging from Conference rooms and Hotels to unique hospitality venues, suitable for holding events for 100-250 delegates throughout the year.Researching topics and developing commercially viable conference programmes, Sourcing and recruiting top level speakers including Rt. Hon. Jane Kennedy MP and Patricia Hewitt.Fully involved in the recruitment and selection of full time members of staff. Actively selling a large range of sponsorship to cover 80K of our target. Selling over the phone and face to face to large blue chip companies, charities and specialists organisations. Involved in the marketing campaigns, designing appealing brochures, maintaining data lists, dealing with telephone and email enquiries and bookings