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An experienced, customer-focused professional, I have worked in corporate events and hospitality for most of my career. I’m one of life’s natural organisers and love nothing more than creating order out of chaos! With extensive domestic and global venue sourcing knowledge, I have a large ‘black book’ of contacts and established supplier relationships within all areas of business and luxury travel brands. I am also accustomed to negotiating rates and contract terms. Professionally I am energetic, professional and self motivated. I offer high levels of commitment, loyalty and am passionate about customer service. I have an exceptionally high level of attention to detail and take huge personal pride in a job well done. A self starter equally at home as part of a team or working independently.Key Skills & Abilities * Strategic thinker and adept problem solver* High level of written & spoken English – excellent communication & presentation skills* Excellent attention to detail* Advanced Microsoft Word & PowerPoint skills* Pro-active, “can do” attitude* Comprehensive destination knowledge * Well connected, with long-standing & established relationships throughout the Events industry* Skilled budgeter and negotiator* Proficient in use of Cvent sourcing software & Salesforce CRM
Viva Esprit Inspired Events
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Senior Venue Sourcing SpecialistViva Esprit Inspired EventsReading, Reading, United Kingdom -
Venue Sourcing SpecialistViva Esprit Inspired Events May 2024 - PresentBagshot, England, United Kingdom -
Venue Sourcing Manager, FirstFirst Nov 2021 - May 2024 -
Contact Tracing ManagerWokingham Borough Council Feb 2021 - Oct 2021Wokingham, England, United Kingdom -
Senior Sourcing ManagerPrincipal. Global Events May 2019 - Oct 2020• Set up a new function within the agency dedicated to sourcing Hotel/Venue/DMC/Ground Agent/Transport solutions appropriate to the client’s requirements• Preparation of written proposals and initial budgets for submission• Completing RFP and RFI requests on behalf of the company when pitching for new business• Implementation, management & maintenance of the PGE preferred supplier list, including internal & external reviews• Management of supplier relationships and rate negotiations• Supplier negotiations on all quotes received; compiling savings reports for key client accounts• Compliance with Client specific contract process and contract addendum• Contract negotiation with suppliers for all programmes• Attendance at trade shows representing the company to new and prospective clients -
Senior Creative Support ManagerTouch Associates Jun 2018 - Apr 2019Leatherhead, Surrey, United KingdomSeconded to the Creative & Production Team to implement and manage new processes for the team, managing workflow into the team - dealing with all levels throughout the agency from peers to Directors -
Senior Sourcing ManagerTouch Associates Oct 2015 - Apr 2019Leatherhead• Sourcing Hotel/Venue/DMC/Ground Agent/Transport solutions appropriate to the client’s requirements and preparing written proposals and initial budgets for submission• Management & analysis of post-event internal surveys relating to venues and ground services • Responsibility for Supplier meetings diary & all invitations received• Budget management at proposal stage• Supplier negotiations on all quotes received; compiling savings reports for key client accounts• Compliance with Client specific contract process and contract addendum -
Global Mice Sales ManagerCarlson Rezidor Hotel Group Nov 2011 - Sep 2015Home Based - Reading Area- Responsible for a portfolio of MICE agency clients including Preferred Partners, Key Accounts, Prospect Accounts and Development Accounts- Directly involved in establishing and negotiating two Preferred Partner accounts and increasing revenues exponentially between 2012 and 2015- Organise Hosted Buyer Groups to IMEX Germany, IMEX America, EIBTM and The Meetings Show- Organise & manage international Sales Blitzes across the UK with international hotel colleagues visiting managed accounts- Organise & manage fam trips both at UK&I and International destinations- Represent company at trade shows, HBAA events, workshops & industry networking -
Business Development Manager MiceSofitel London Heathrow & Arora Hotels Mar 2009 - Oct 2011London Heathrow- Group MICE responsibility for group of seven hotels including 3 franchise operations – Sofitel London Heathrow, Sofitel London Gatwick & Mercure London Gatwick- Identifying & cold calling prospective clients to secure appointments to present services- Running showrounds, site inspections & fam trips - Presentations and sales calls to clients, both agency & corporate- Responsible for suggesting & implementing a strategy for developing income across the different markets for the group -
Business Development Manager - Event Tendering TeamBcd M&I (Formerly Talking Point) 2006 - 2008Maidenhead, Uk- Senior Account Manager in Event Tendering Team preparing client proposals & pitches- Contributed to an 80% conversion rate in all client proposals- Company representative within Eventia- Responsible for supplier liaison for UK office -
Travel Solutions Development ManagerMaritz Uk 2000 - 2006Marlow, Uk- Working in the solutions team on new pitches and proposals for travel & events- Responsible for timely, creative & accurate construction of travel proposals & budgets- Liaising with hotels, dmcs and other suppliers - Operational on one account for a leading pharmaceutical client (internal incentive) -
Account ManagerGlobal Event Solutions 1998 - 2000Basingstoke, Uk- Dealing with all aspects of client accounts including liaison with airlines, hotels & ground agents both in the UK and overseas- Detailed operation of accounts right through from initial brief to on-site operation and final programme reconciliation
Vicki Laurie Skills
Vicki Laurie Education Details
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West Herts CollegeBusiness & Marketing -
Shaftesbury School -
Advanced Certificate In Marketing -
Advanced Certificate In Marketing
Frequently Asked Questions about Vicki Laurie
What company does Vicki Laurie work for?
Vicki Laurie works for Viva Esprit Inspired Events
What is Vicki Laurie's role at the current company?
Vicki Laurie's current role is Senior Venue Sourcing Specialist.
What is Vicki Laurie's email address?
Vicki Laurie's email address is vicki.laurie@hp.com
What schools did Vicki Laurie attend?
Vicki Laurie attended West Herts College, Shaftesbury School, Cim | The Chartered Institute Of Marketing, Cim | The Chartered Institute Of Marketing.
What are some of Vicki Laurie's interests?
Vicki Laurie has interest in Children.
What skills is Vicki Laurie known for?
Vicki Laurie has skills like Conferences, Hospitality, Hotels, Incentives, Incentive Travel, Negotiation, Account Management, Event Management, Corporate Events, Events, Tourism, Hospitality Management.
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