As a freelance event manager/planner, I operate under the name of DOES Consulting and over the last 5 years have built up my network to include an expert range of resources and skills which will enable me to take on just about any type of event. I can come in at the start and help you to run the entire event smoothly, right at the end to tie up a few loose ends and help out on site or just simple individual tasks in between. Below are a few examples of the type of projects I have undertaken:• Complete overall responsibility for an Awards programme including a gala dinner for 600 guests (See Chief Operating Officer for The Loyalty Awards)• Full Event Management and Logistics for a 2 day conference on Information Security(See Event Manager for Info-Crime)• Hospitality Programme Management for the London2012 Olympic Games (See Assistant Programme Manager for Jet Set Sports)• Operational set up of exhibition stands including ordering and completing items from the exhibitor manual such as furniture and exhibitor guide entry details.• On-site event management for Business Link in London on 18 of their workshops aimed at pre and start up businesses as well as develop and manage all customer newsletters and internal comms, content management of web and monthly newsletters.• Developed a brand new concept into a seminar attracting 200 paying delegates. Responsibilities include website creation/management, marketing, delegate management, venue management and more.• Worked as a marketing consultant on a conceptual campaign for a product launch within the technology industry - with the aim of driving sales for 800 units as well as identify demand for further manufacture.• Recruited to work alongside the Marketing and Communications Director on a variety of projects including mail shots, event planning and management and sales strategy.

* Manage Delegate list and convert enquiries to registrations* Manage sponsors to ensure all deliverables are met and maintain good working relationships.* Maintain a high level of communication with all attendee's to ensure all the fine details are taken care of and that attendee's are well informed of opportunities, timings, location, etc.* Liaise with speakers to ensure all information is collated for smooth running on the day* Liaise with venue regarding set up and timings* Manage on-site staff and registration area* Provide ongoing support to sponsors and speakers onsite* Create social media campaigns*Create copy for email marketing campaigns* Identify and communicate with relevant audiences and groups on LinkedIn and Twitter

As the newly appointed Event Director at The Retail Bulletin, I am delighted to be taking responsibility for their popular and well received round table series. The series is aimed at senior level executives across the retail industry in order to provide a relaxed and informal environment to discuss today's pressing issues with like minded individuals and experts. The events are run under Chatham House rules and strictly by invite only. If you feel you can benefit by attending, please get in touch.

Following the resounding success of the inaugural event, I delivered another not-to-be-missed event. As Chief Operating Officer, I assumed overall responsibility for the programme and put together a night to remember with senior level networking opportunities and a chance to celebrate outstanding success with peers, colleagues and customers. During my contract on the Awards, I increased paid entries by 19% and paid seats at the Gala Dinner by 6%. Some of my main responsibilities included:• Encouraging and generating paid entries to the Awards• Collating all entries and supporting documents to enable judges and staff to download entries for review (via DropBox)• Liaising with Sponsors to ensure all deliverables are met• Liaising with judges to coordinate the actual judging of entries (Judging Day) • Distributing and writing press releases and other marketing messages in order to promote the event• Liaising with and providing copy to creative companies to produce a “shortlist and winners edition” of Loyalty Magazine• Coordinating and taking responsibility for finalist and winner trophies and certificates• Liaising with The Grosvenor on menu choices, seating arrangements, lighting, etc.• Table Sales• Working closely with production team to ensure visuals, lighting, voice overs, etc are correct• Sourcing and securing a celebrity to host the evening• Hiring and managing staff to help set up as well as during the night

As an on-site programme manager within hospitality at the London 2012 Olympic Games, I am delighted to be able to add this opportunity and experience to my CV.• My official job title was Assistant Programme Manager for JetSetSports working for one of their top clients who also happened to be a Worldwide Sponsor of the Games.• The programme consisted of 400 guests visiting the games, broken down into 8 waves/cycles. Guests would need to be collected from the airport, looked after at the hotel, transferred between events, meals, etc. and transferred back to the airport for departure.• My main responsibilities included scheduling, transport and staffing however these roles crossed over into accommodation, travel arrangements and catering. During the contract, I developed a really strong and positive working relationship with the Hotel in Park Lane, London.

Initially employed on a temporary basis whilst an events exec was sourced for the full contract but was offered the fixed contract when I expressed interest and applied for position.• Hit the ground running on an existing project involving organising workshops for JCP clients who want to start their own business.• Implemented enhanced features to workshops• Ensured each workshop and associated cost was brought in on budget• Managed the budget and accounts system alongside the project manager• Managed a new partner event by designing, co-ordinating and managing day-to-day logistics, bookings, marketing, event day concepts and communication with partners/exhibitors. The event was for business networking and involved exhibition stands, networking opportunities and workshops

Recruited to work alongside the Event Manager for 6 months to oversee day-to-day management of 2 exhibitions and 2 account managers•Identified gaps in market and thereby implemented 2 new feature areas within Energy Solutions•Built relationships with key accounts not yet held by the company in order to win their business•Developed opportunities and copy for bespoke sponsorship proposals matching clients needs•Created sales letters and developed a schedule in liaison with marketing and sales support •Maintained an accurate database and ensured all bookings were inputted correctly for accurate invoicing as well as data capture•Developed a working schedule for canvassing events and ensuring all relevant companies were aware of the shows•Maintain the required yield/m2 to ensure maximum revenue by managing the floor plan for both exhibitions to ensure that the best use was being made of the available space

Recruited work alongside the Show Director to oversee day-to-day management of the Kitchen and Dining section of the UK’s largest trade show – Spring Fair International, held at the NEC in Birmingham•Developed client management skills by becoming more of an account manager than a sales executive•Worked closely with new customers to maximise marketing and PR opportunities which in turn developed pre-show sales and enquiries for those new customers•Learned how to effectively manage a floor plan consisting of 10,300m2 which included effective consolidation and maintaining maximum yield/m2 •Successfully re-negotiated contracts for major key accounts•Initiated ideas for new feature areas within the Hall •Developed opportunities and created bespoke sponsorship proposals for clients matching their needs•Maintained an accurate database by running regular reports and completing data entry to ensure the market was being covered in the most effective way.

Selected to work across a portfolio of events alongside the Sales Manager• Dealt with clients from all over the world from small estate agents to large corporate developers • Generated over £300,000 in revenue on stand sales for the exhibitions• Generated around £300,000 in revenue on What House? Awards in four months• Developed new business in areas previously not tapped into such as Italy and South Africa• Implemented new show areas and ideas to increase exhibitor and visitor attendance• Initiated and implemented ideas to improve the awards programme and increase profitability that generated revenue for the company in months which were traditionally low

Recruited to work initially as an Event Co-Ordinator alongside the Managing Director but was also required to help with sales due to my sales background•Maintained up to date records of delegate places with participating companies•Liaised with sponsors to ensure fulfilment of their package•Designed and printed name badges for delegates•Created all correspondence relating to programmes, on site information and enquiries for delegates, sponsors and exhibitors•Managed the database•Liaised with hotel and conference venues to ensure bookings, place settings and equipment required was accurate •Was responsible for more than 50% of the turnover for the Telecoms Conference (£25 000)

•Secured a ZAR 250 000 sponsorship for a training centre for the TygerBear Unit for Traumatised Children & Families (a charity programme)•Raised ZAR 175 000 for TygerBear through an event at a Theme Park. Companies involved bought a piece of the park for the day. The event from start to finish was my responsibility and it was a huge success.