Sofia Cobelli Email & Phone Number

Ramsgate, Gb

London Area, United Kingdom

• Event production and Execution: Lead event planning from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality experiences.• Flagship Events: Hands-on delivery of key annual large conferences for Lewis Silkin.• Calendar and Coordination: Manage the firm's event calendar and coordinate multiple events/meetings simultaneously.• Project Management: Oversee large-scale events, project timelines, team roles, and weekly status updates.• Venue and Supplier Management: Coordinate with venues… Show more • Event production and Execution: Lead event planning from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality experiences.• Flagship Events: Hands-on delivery of key annual large conferences for Lewis Silkin.• Calendar and Coordination: Manage the firm's event calendar and coordinate multiple events/meetings simultaneously.• Project Management: Oversee large-scale events, project timelines, team roles, and weekly status updates.• Venue and Supplier Management: Coordinate with venues and suppliers, ensuring smooth setup, AV, and logistics.• Team Collaboration: Work with internal teams (IT, catering, etc.) to ensure seamless event operations.• Best Practices and Tools: Maintain event resources/tools and push best practices across the firm.• Budget and ROI: Manage event budgets, handle supplier invoices, and track event ROI metrics.• Contract Management: Review and negotiate venue/supplier contracts and manage relationships with agencies.• Problem-Solving: Ensure on-the-day problem resolution and maintain composure in high-pressure situations.• Reporting: Report event metrics to Chief Marketing Officers and support the BD team with queries. Show less

I played a key role in organising and executing a diverse range of live events, ensuring seamless execution from conception to post-event evaluation.• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborated with stakeholders to understand their specific event objectives, and created detailed event plans aligning with client goals and brand messaging. • Vendor Management: Managed vendor relationships, negotiated contracts, and ensured high-quality service delivery. • Financial Management: Built… Show more I played a key role in organising and executing a diverse range of live events, ensuring seamless execution from conception to post-event evaluation.• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborated with stakeholders to understand their specific event objectives, and created detailed event plans aligning with client goals and brand messaging. • Vendor Management: Managed vendor relationships, negotiated contracts, and ensured high-quality service delivery. • Financial Management: Built out budgets and trackers.• Client Relations: Conducted regular status meetings with clients, providing timely updates, especially regarding budgets and maintained strong communication. • Problem-solving: Resolved challenges during events, developed contingency plans, and maintained professionalism under pressure. • Versatile On-Site Management: covered multiple roles, including Event Control, Production Office Management, contractor coordination, Accreditation Manager, and Food & Beverage (F&B) Management. This role enhanced project management, client relations, and team leadership skills, solidifying a passion for successful event execution. Show less

London Area, United Kingdom

• Operational Leadership: Spearheaded the development of a robust operational structure with a key focus on company policies, supplier contracts and increasing spend-per-head initiatives• Team Building: Led recruitment drives, successfully assembling a new management and Front-of-House (FOH) team. Managed the training processes to ensure alignment with organisational objectives. Including the introduction of a new tronc, rota management and training system.• F&B Enhancement: Worked… Show more • Operational Leadership: Spearheaded the development of a robust operational structure with a key focus on company policies, supplier contracts and increasing spend-per-head initiatives• Team Building: Led recruitment drives, successfully assembling a new management and Front-of-House (FOH) team. Managed the training processes to ensure alignment with organisational objectives. Including the introduction of a new tronc, rota management and training system.• F&B Enhancement: Worked closely with the Head Chef and Bar Manager to elevate Food and Beverage offerings, implementing key deals and operational changes to maximise revenue. Examples of these are introducing movable and fun call points at tables to initiate orders as well as introducing a robust tab system.• Staff Motivation: Introduced initiatives to motivate FOH staff and a target-based reward system.• Best Practices Implementation: Developed and managed comprehensive best practice procedures for management and FOH staff, covering food hygiene, health and safety, fire safety, first response, and licensing objectives.This role highlights my proficiency in strategic management, team leadership and compliance, significantly contributing to the success and growth of a new business. Show less

London Area, United Kingdom

Overseeing two venues, I gained extensive managerial expertise across various events, ranging from annual conferences, corporate gatherings, and private functions to charity fundraisers, national food and drinks festivals, and international music events. Leading a team comprising 2 venue managers, 30+ freelance staff, and 10 core members, I closely collaborated with the Head of Security, overseeing a team of 14. This journey through various managerial roles culminated in my appointment as… Show more Overseeing two venues, I gained extensive managerial expertise across various events, ranging from annual conferences, corporate gatherings, and private functions to charity fundraisers, national food and drinks festivals, and international music events. Leading a team comprising 2 venue managers, 30+ freelance staff, and 10 core members, I closely collaborated with the Head of Security, overseeing a team of 14. This journey through various managerial roles culminated in my appointment as General Manager in July 2016, marked by several significant accomplishments.• Implementation of Online Rota System: Introduced a new online rota system across both venues, optimising staff scheduling across operational departments with projected labour costs. • Introduction of a new Epos system with stock control and EOD financial reports.• Financial Controls and Invoice Cross-Checking: Reinstated strict financial controls, rigorously cross-checking invoices to consistently come in under forecasted targets for overall labour costs and overheads.• Development of Best Practice Procedures: Drafted and developed best practice staff procedures and manuals, maximising staff efficiency, reducing company overheads, and maintaining high-quality customer service levels.• Subcontract Agreement Revisions and Supplier Negotiations: Revisited subcontract agreements, and negotiated new consumable suppliers, resulting in significant annual savings on cleaning and bar consumables.This tenure reflects my ability to drive operational excellence, financial stewardship, and strategic initiatives, contributing significantly to the success and efficiency of Oval Space Events. Show less