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Silverstone

Silverstone Circuit

Silverstone, Uk

As an Events Co-ordinator I took an operational lead in delivering customer focused outdoor events at Silverstone by working in partnership with internal departments and third party contractors to ensure efficient planning and professional delivery and breakdown. This involved working closely with the event organisers to make sure that all their requirements are also met and where possible exceeded!As part of this I was responsible for organising and facilitating all aspects of a specific public event project from initial enquiry, contract agreement, site planning, security and stewarding management, traffic management, organising temporary facilities, emergency and contingency planning through to post event evaluation.Some of the events I worked on included:FIA World Endurance ChampionshipBlancpain Endurance SeriesFormula StudentSilverstone ClassicFerrari Racing DaysFormula One British Grand PrixBritish Grand Prix (MotoGP)

Millbrook Proving Ground

Taupo, New Zealand

At Hilton Lake Taupo in New Zealand I was responsible for: maximising all Conference & Events revenue opportunities; reviewing forthcoming business plans; identifying gaps and ensuring proactive measures are used to fill capacity and meet set targets; completing the full event cycle for events including - conferences, meetings, charity balls, gala dinners, private events, weddings and more. This role included managing enquiries, issuing proposals, contracting the events as well as completing the planning process and managing the event operations. I was also responsible for: delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring expectations were exceeded every time; developing continuity between Hilton Lake Taupo and Hilton Auckland's processes and systems as well as building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, colleagues and clients.

During this allotment of time at Millbrook Events I held the same responsibilities as I had done when I had previously provided my freelance services.On this occasion however, I was mainly working on two events: DVD for the Ministry of Defence and LCV 2010 on behalf of Cenex. as a Zone Manager for their external exhibitors.As a Zone Manager I was required to assist with the layout of the external area, implementing communication methods and data management for the Internal Zone Manager and I, building relationships with exhibitors and other key stakeholders, collating health and safety and risk assessment information, providing support for the creation of the showguide and other event documentation, as well as managing the External Zone in the build up, live and breakdown days.At all stages I effectively communicated with the stakeholders of the events, managing the project work in a timely and efficient manner. I was responsible for logistical planning of the external event areas and the planning and organisation of all external AV requirements.

During my time at Events for London, Greater London Authority, I was responsible for a wide range of tasks including progressing the Mayor’s event programme and external cultural events on Trafalgar Square, completing development work on proposals for the International FIFA Fan Fest in London as well as being a GLA representative at the planning meetings for the UEFA Champions League Final at Wembley Stadium in 2011.I also developed premises licence applications whilst adhering to licensing conditions, organising and attending Licensing, Operational, Planning and Safety multi-agency meetings and developing tender documents for procurement and evaluating responses.I regularly liaised with statutory agencies including the Police, local Councils, London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance, Environmental Health and more as part of the event planning process. this continued during live events where I also managed VIP areas at events on Trafalgar Square including: St Patrick’s Day; St George’s Day; and the unveiling of the 4th Plinth commission ‘Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle’ by Yinka Shonibare as well as liaising with Environmental Health, London Fire Brigade and Square Management to complete site safety inspections at live events on Trafalgar Square.

Within this role as Event Manager I worked both as part of a team and individuay to provide specialist event management expertise for a range of blue chip companies. I communicated directly with the client pre, during and post event to logistically plan and manage the support services for their event.I increased company revenue through repeat events and upselling the venues to suit the clients requirements during the event.During this 6 month period, I project managed a variety of events including: The Greener Company Car in Action 2009 for Bauer Media and as part the event team produced events for clients including the M.O.D, General Motors and other large corporations.This role also involved event related administration tasks including regularly updating Excel cost control sheets, invoice information and event files whilst also supporting the Account Manager with flight, hotel and accommodation bookings alongside the completion of documentation for overseas events. I was also required to be computer proficient in programmes including SuperOffice, Microsoft Dynamics, Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

During my time at Radio Aire, I was responsible for the management of the Street Team during shifts as well as providing support and cover for the Street Team Leader.Whilst meeting with the listeners, I implemented marketing tools to interest current listeners and generate new listeners. Examples of the marketing tools used included executing competitions to attract further media attention and stimulate interest to the radio shows and to the website. I also generated interest for the station at large scale events at venues throughout Leeds including: Party in the Park; Opera in the Park; Girls Aloud at Harewood House; The Pigeon Detectives at Millenium Square; The Kaiser Chiefs at Elland Road; and the Ice Cube Skating Rink at Millennium Square; alongside other public events.Another aspect of the role was providing promotional marketing activities for external clients - this involved direct communication with the client pre and during shifts to establish their exact needs.Following shifts I was also required to provide de-brief information as a necessary aspect for future development and improvement.

Working with the client to organise and manage events for major blue chip companies to create bespoke events in the five on site venues. This role included providing general support for the team whilst helping to manage budgets, files, relationships - both internal and external as well as raising purchase orders and invoices.

Communicating with High Risk customers to raise awareness of their financial situation. I worked to create managable payment plans to reduce the financial loss for the company. This role required strong communcation skills and compassion.

Master'S Degree, Event Management, Distinction

Level 4 Nvq Spectator Safety

Diploma In Team Leading, Level 2

Ba Hons Degree, Event Management, First Class With Honours

White Book Award for achieving a First Class Degree with Honours

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