As an Authorised UW Partner, I help people save time and money by introducing them to UW’s unique service.A true British success story, UW isn’t a gas and electricity company. It’s not a broadband, mobile, landline or home insurance company. It’s the UK’s only genuine multiservice provider.Nobody wants to think about boring utilities. So UW gives its Members more time to concentrate on more important things in life with our great value promise: all their home services in one… Show more As an Authorised UW Partner, I help people save time and money by introducing them to UW’s unique service.A true British success story, UW isn’t a gas and electricity company. It’s not a broadband, mobile, landline or home insurance company. It’s the UK’s only genuine multiservice provider.Nobody wants to think about boring utilities. So UW gives its Members more time to concentrate on more important things in life with our great value promise: all their home services in one, simple, monthly bill.A FTSE 250 company with over 650,000 residential and business Members, UW has been endorsed as a ‘Recommended Provider’ by independent consumer champions Which? for over 10 years running. Show less

Developed and stewarded the dynamic supporter network throughout Sussex including both corporate and community groups volunteers. Recruited two new community groups who have raised over £10,000 in the first year. Developed new relationship with local University RAG (Raising and Giving) and working with them to organise their first ever Graduation Ball.Identified corporate opportunities and leads, currently developing a SCR policy for a large law firm who are pledging to donate more than… Show more Developed and stewarded the dynamic supporter network throughout Sussex including both corporate and community groups volunteers. Recruited two new community groups who have raised over £10,000 in the first year. Developed new relationship with local University RAG (Raising and Giving) and working with them to organise their first ever Graduation Ball.Identified corporate opportunities and leads, currently developing a SCR policy for a large law firm who are pledging to donate more than £80,000 per year.Creatively engage with various audiences with different methods of communications including presenting at corporate networking events, reporting at community AGMs, Vote of Thanks to celebrities, briefing the CEO, Peter Wanless.Written Charity of the Year and Trust Applications.Proactively improved existing events with new ideas, many events raising at least 20% more than they did the previous year.Formulate budgets and forecasts, produced monthly reports detailing variances from targets. Show less

Project managed the second ever Sierra Leone Marathon, which raised money for SCoSL, making sure milestones were met and tight budgets were kept.Organised and negotiated the tour package for all the international runners who travelled to Sierra Leone for the marathon including accommodation, project visits, entertainment, catering and transport.Secured sponsors and corporate donors to support the marathon and SCoSL. Also gained public support from The President of Sierra Leone… Show more Project managed the second ever Sierra Leone Marathon, which raised money for SCoSL, making sure milestones were met and tight budgets were kept.Organised and negotiated the tour package for all the international runners who travelled to Sierra Leone for the marathon including accommodation, project visits, entertainment, catering and transport.Secured sponsors and corporate donors to support the marathon and SCoSL. Also gained public support from The President of Sierra Leone, Dr Ernest Bai Koroma who ran with the masses and fundraised like any other runner!Recruited runners from all around the world, over 300 international runners including approximately 200 expats and about 600 locals. This was 3 times the participation of the previous year. Supported the management if the registration process prior to the event.Managed & designed all logistical elements including site design, crowd control & dynamics, capacity planning, course and health and safety including preparing risk assessments. Developed the delivery model and staffing structure needed to ensure the safe & effective running of the event day.Produced a 20 page review document detailing advice and recommendations for the following year. Show less

Responsible for the day-to-day contract management and administration, liaising with several national suppliers who supply over 350 of Cancer Research UK’s events with a number of products and services. Worked with the fulfilment house and managing the supply chain of event equipment. Managed budgets and ensured suppliers are paid on time. Lead on researching new suppliers and services, reviewing and making recommendations.Account managed four of the regional field teams - coordinated… Show more Responsible for the day-to-day contract management and administration, liaising with several national suppliers who supply over 350 of Cancer Research UK’s events with a number of products and services. Worked with the fulfilment house and managing the supply chain of event equipment. Managed budgets and ensured suppliers are paid on time. Lead on researching new suppliers and services, reviewing and making recommendations.Account managed four of the regional field teams - coordinated, managed and supplied the identified event equipment and service requirements of the events. Communicated information, change and training to the teams via conference calls, emails and face to face.Developed and maintained the events’ matrix for all Race for Life & Relay for Life activity, ensuring all event details are complete, accurate and up-to-date. Co-ordinated the amendment process, working with Product Managers and Systems Managers to ensure that the websites are kept up-to-date and all relevant stakeholders are notified of any changes.Worked closely with colleagues both within the events team and other departments, maximising cross-selling opportunities and, where appropriate supporting other departmental and organisational events/activities. Organised and delivered ad-hoc events such as the VIP Marquee at Hyde Park Race for Life and Event Team meetings for over 100 people.Managed teams of people at events to make sure the participants and volunteers get the most out of the event experience.Designed, developed and trained the Events Team (of more than 60 people) on venue contracts, specifically looking at the legal side including liability, force majeure etc. Co-ordinated the venue contract process for more than 300 venues UK-wide and support the Events Team when they had any concerns or queries.(I actually finished in June 2012, but LinkedIn's date functionality is a bit fun at times :-)) Show less

Provided PA support to the Managing Partner, in the everyday running of the business, increasing effectiveness & efficiency including complex diary and travel requirements.Managed the successful delivery of capability project events and corporate hospitality for companies including Twining’s, PepsiCo, and Dulux.

Managed the day-to-day running of the RDR, responsible for the allocation, distribution and training including the electronic asset management of over 1,100 two way radios and 5,000 accessories. Managed staff and volunteers ensuring that rehearsals and live shows ran as smoothly as possible in a high pressured and often stressful environment.Delivered detailed reports to the client encompassing stock levels, current communication allocations and identifying potential… Show more Managed the day-to-day running of the RDR, responsible for the allocation, distribution and training including the electronic asset management of over 1,100 two way radios and 5,000 accessories. Managed staff and volunteers ensuring that rehearsals and live shows ran as smoothly as possible in a high pressured and often stressful environment.Delivered detailed reports to the client encompassing stock levels, current communication allocations and identifying potential losses.Worked with the rehearsal schedule to ensure the client’s requirements for communication, across multiple locations, were delivered. This included the allocation of staff and volunteers and equipment in order to facilitate a 24-hour working site.(I actually finished in 2012 but LinkedIn's date functionality is a little challenging :-)) Show less

Organised and maintained the Director’s diary. Taking, drafting and distributing Committee and Team minutes.Central contact point in the department, dealingl promptly and efficiently with enquiries.Supported fundraisers on specific regular projects e.g. the scholarship administration and stewardship programme.Administered the Development Office volunteer programme.Responsible for maintaining accurate departmental financial records in relation to the budget… Show more Organised and maintained the Director’s diary. Taking, drafting and distributing Committee and Team minutes.Central contact point in the department, dealingl promptly and efficiently with enquiries.Supported fundraisers on specific regular projects e.g. the scholarship administration and stewardship programme.Administered the Development Office volunteer programme.Responsible for maintaining accurate departmental financial records in relation to the budget, petty cash, and ensuring that invoices were processed promptly.Responsible for donor recognition in relation to administration and updating of regular donor lists for publications, arranging plaques, or updating donor boards. Worked closely with the Director and fundraisers, providing administration for the range of events generated by the Development Department and in particular cultivation or sponsorship/donor lunches, breakfasts, dinners and receptions. Tasks included organising invitations, menus, booking venues, event staffing, monitoring event budgets, managing guest lists and RSVPs, ensuring the team is adequately briefed etc. Show less

Delivered B2B events across a wide array of industries including pharma & telecoms. Venue sourced, delegate registration, flight, visa & travel requirements for staff & speakers & production of pre event and onsite documentation. Managed the onsite team of staff & contractors.Maintained and developed communication and working relationships internally with staff and externally with delegates, speakers and sponsors. Developed clear documentation including registration forms, daily… Show more Delivered B2B events across a wide array of industries including pharma & telecoms. Venue sourced, delegate registration, flight, visa & travel requirements for staff & speakers & production of pre event and onsite documentation. Managed the onsite team of staff & contractors.Maintained and developed communication and working relationships internally with staff and externally with delegates, speakers and sponsors. Developed clear documentation including registration forms, daily schedules and delegate literature. Delegate feedback forms from all past events showed excellent scores for event organisation and efficiency.Negotiated prices, managed and formed relationships with clients, contractors and suppliers. Project budgets always adhered to and often saving costs. This allowed improvements to be made in many projects without additional expenses.Reviewed internal work practices, developed and implemented solutions in the office and event environment. This included training of new and existing staff. Show less

with DAE, Jack Morton Public Events & ECA2Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Asian Games Doha 2006, Commonwealth Games Melbourne 2006, Olympic & Paralympic Games Athens 2004, Olympic Games Sydney 2000IBM Conference Bangalore 2006Royal Easter Show Sydney 2006Assisted Project Manager of Communication Department for the Opening & Closing Ceremonies, and motivated the team.Allocated equipment and tasks, allocation, distribution and training of over 950 two-way radios and… Show more with DAE, Jack Morton Public Events & ECA2Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Asian Games Doha 2006, Commonwealth Games Melbourne 2006, Olympic & Paralympic Games Athens 2004, Olympic Games Sydney 2000IBM Conference Bangalore 2006Royal Easter Show Sydney 2006Assisted Project Manager of Communication Department for the Opening & Closing Ceremonies, and motivated the team.Allocated equipment and tasks, allocation, distribution and training of over 950 two-way radios and accessories.Provided the Project Manager, Communications Designer & Technical Director with reports identifying potential loses.Liaised with all departments from Choreography to Lighting, negotiated communications requirements. Co-ordinated volunteers from different cultures, delegated work generated from 4,000 pieces of comms equipment.Worked with IT and external developers in implementing a new asset database to track over 4,000 assets.Prepared and tested radio mics and earpieces for performers of the Royal Easter Show. Standby if anything went wrong and fixed problems under pressure. Show less

Produced a business plan for a new on site studio which involved researching what was already in the market, designing the layout, creating a marketing plan, looking at new company logos and developing the current website. Introduced weekly team meetings and staff appraisals, by convincing the managing director the importance and the added value it would bring to the company. Assisted in the preparation and rigging of equipment for jobs such as BBC Children in Need. Fitted… Show more Produced a business plan for a new on site studio which involved researching what was already in the market, designing the layout, creating a marketing plan, looking at new company logos and developing the current website. Introduced weekly team meetings and staff appraisals, by convincing the managing director the importance and the added value it would bring to the company. Assisted in the preparation and rigging of equipment for jobs such as BBC Children in Need. Fitted harnesses, operated and helped choreograph flying sequences. Although office based, was often asked to support off site when required. Show less

Produced 5 semi annual 3 day conferences for over 100 managers across 45 countries, which included budgeting, agenda management, team dinners, travel and hotel arrangements etc. These provided forums to discuss issues & risks and the sharing of good practice. They were extremely successful with positive feedback, and set the standard for all global logistics meetings. Led to subsequently developing two larger workshops for senior management. Received an Excellent Recognition Award for Passion &… Show more Produced 5 semi annual 3 day conferences for over 100 managers across 45 countries, which included budgeting, agenda management, team dinners, travel and hotel arrangements etc. These provided forums to discuss issues & risks and the sharing of good practice. They were extremely successful with positive feedback, and set the standard for all global logistics meetings. Led to subsequently developing two larger workshops for senior management. Received an Excellent Recognition Award for Passion & Urgency.Generated several monthly and annual reports by collating and analysing Key Performance Indicators and ‘stock outs’ and mapping trends for markets and sites. Ran weekly and monthly teleconferences discussing critical issues and risks ensuring supply chain continuity which led to improving trends.Created exciting dinners at conferences for over 100 people by introducing icebreakers such as treasure hunts, jigsaw games and other entertainment on a tight budget. Show less